Performance Air Filter Replacement 177mm x 254mm

High-Flow Breathing for Ford & Mazda Zetec-SE and F-Series Engines

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for owners of classic Ford and Mazda platforms running the high-revving Zetec-SE (Sigma) and robust Mazda F-Series engine families. Whether you are daily driving a Fiesta or tuning a Puma for the backroads, this is the first step in optimizing your intake tract.

The Problem: The Zetec-SE and Mazda F-Series engines are known for their efficiency and willingness to rev, but the factory paper air filter is a major bottleneck. These stock filters are designed for silence and low cost, often resulting in significant air-flow constriction as they clog. This "chokes" the engine, leading to sluggish throttle response and decreased fuel economy as the engine fights to pull air through dense paper fibers.

The Solution: We utilize BMC’s race-bred technology to correct these factory limitations. Unlike standard filters, this BMC unit features a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked in low-viscosity oil, reinforced by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This "Full Moulding" system creates a single-piece filter without welded joints, ensuring the Zetec-SE receives a steady, laminar flow of clean air while providing superior protection against humidity and petrol fumes.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Optimized Airflow: Significantly reduces pressure drop compared to OEM paper filters, allowing for quicker turbo spool-up in GT models and sharper N/A throttle response.
• Full Moulding Construction: The characteristic red rubber is injected into a single mould, eliminating weak points and ensuring a perfect, airtight seal inside your factory airbox.
• Lifetime Durability: This is a "forever" filter. It is fully washable and regenerable using a BMC cleaning kit, meaning you’ll never have to buy another disposable filter for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• Ford Courier 1.3 I (1996-2002) - Engine: J4C
• Ford Courier 1.8 D (1996-2002) - Engine: RTK
• Ford Fiesta IV 1.2 16V (1996-1999) - Engine: DHA, DHB, DHC, DHD, DHE, DHF, DHG
• Ford Fiesta IV 1.3 I (1996-2002) - Engine: JJA, JJC, JJE, JJJ, JJK, JJM / J4C, J4J, J4L, J4Q, J4R, J4T
• Ford Fiesta IV 1.4 16V (1996-2002) - Engine: FHA, FHE
• Ford Fiesta IV 1.6 16V Sport (1999-2002) - Engine: L1T, L1V
• Ford Fiesta IV 1.8 D / DI (1996-2002) - Engine: RTJ, RTK, RTN, RTP, RTQ
• Ford Probe I 2.2 I Turbo GT (1988-1993) - 112HP / 147HP
• Ford Probe II 3.0 V6 (1990-1992)
• Ford Puma 1.4 I (1997-2000) - Engine: FHD, FHF
• Ford Puma 1.6 I (2000-2002) - Engine: L1W
• Ford Puma 1.7 I (1997-2003) - Engine: LHA, LHB
• Honda Odyssey 2.5 (1995-2000)
• Hyundai Excel 1.5 (1991-1994)
• Kia Sportage I (JA) 2.0 (1995)
• Mazda 121 (JASM/JBSM) 1.25, 1.3, 1.8 D (1996-2001)
• Mazda 323 IV (BJ) 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (1989-1994)
• Mazda 323 V (BA) 2.0 24V (1994-1998) - Engine: KF
• Mazda 626 III (GD/GV) 2.0, 2.0 16V, 2.2 12V (1987-1992) - Engine: FE, F2
• Mazda 626 IV (GE) 2.0I (1994-1998)
• Mazda MX-6 2.2 (1988-1992)
• Mazda Protege 1.8 (1990-1994)

Interchange Part Numbers:

BMC FB101/01, bmcFB101/01

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in European and Japanese performance, we know that intake efficiency is the foundation of any build. This BMC filter is the same technology used by Formula 1 teams, adapted for your street or track car. Backed by real automotive expertise and fast shipping.