Hi guys was wondering if anyone has installed one of these kits or something similar in there sw20..are they legal in Australia..mainly QLD?

I would have to say 90% of turbo mr2s in Australia are running some form of cold air intake system myself included,so it would depend on the poe poe that's is trying to defect you...most don't even know where the engine is located.

maccardo94
Hi guys was wondering if anyone has installed one of these kits or something similar in there sw20..are they legal in Australia..mainly QLD?

Yes, in my opinion, a replacement K&N flatbed filter Part No. 33-2030 is your best option (in the original air filter box).
From my experience, if your looking at installing one of the 'Pod' style types, irrelevant of brand, ensure it is properly secured, not flopping around.  If it is not, that's normally why they often get 'Defected' from our friends in blue.

I've got an original flat style K&N Filter (For OEM Airbox) that I'm willing to sell if your chasing one? Just flick me a PM.
 
If its just the air filter, then yes totally legal. If your replacing it with a new cold pipe which then generally uses the cone style filter, then you'd probably need to get it checked to be 100% legal. (Certainly in WA anyway)

I've already got the flat k&n air filter in my original filter box..just wanted to upgrade a little.not too fussed on the boys in blue..just want to know if the cone style is hard to install

Carmikey

maccardo94
Hi guys was wondering if anyone has installed one of these kits or something similar in there sw20..are they legal in Australia..mainly QLD?

Yes, in my opinion, a replacement K&N flatbed filter Part No. 33-2030 is your best option (in the original air filter box).
From my experience, if your looking at installing one of the 'Pod' style types, irrelevant of brand, ensure it is properly secured, not flopping around.  If it is not, that's normally why they often get 'Defected' from our friends in blue.

 
I have seen the police use cars that have pod filters in them. They are enclosed in the factory air box, so the defect they hand out is 'use unenclosed pod filter' or a defect related to the way it has been mounted.