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xcelir8brz · 06-15-2012, 07:33 AM

Good morning.

Last night I received the K&N Drop-In Filter via UPS for my BRZ right from K&N’s web site for about $50 shipped and installed it without issue.

In this quick post, I am not going to get into the benefits of an aftermarket filter, but rather provide some quick initial impressions.

Pros

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound
• Quality Product
• Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor
• Worth the $50 Spent

Cons

• None

niceassfd · 06-15-2012, 11:03 AM

nice! I will look into one too.

MTeator · 06-15-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound

Mine didn't do any of these things.

wu_dot_com · 06-15-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Good morning.

Last night I received the K&N Drop-In Filter via UPS for my BRZ right from K&N’s web site for about $50 shipped and installed it without issue.

In this quick post, I am not going to get into the benefits of an aftermarket filter, but rather provide some quick initial impressions.

Pros

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound
• Quality Product
• Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor
• Worth the $50 Spent

Cons

• None

you sure this is not placebo effect?

pyro530 · 06-15-2012, 01:42 PM

Mine came in on Monday, I just need to go down to the store and pick it up. Although, I may wait until the engine is 100% broken in so I can drive the car hard back to back with the stock vs. K&N

Liquidsnake · 06-15-2012, 02:06 PM

Interesting.

Jayp · 06-15-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Good morning.
Pros

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound
• Quality Product
• Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor
• Worth the $50 Spent

Cons

• None

All we need now is some scientific evidence to prove these claims! To the lab!

mark7s4 · 06-15-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Good morning.

Last night I received the K&N Drop-In Filter via UPS for my BRZ right from K&N’s web site for about $50 shipped and installed it without issue.

In this quick post, I am not going to get into the benefits of an aftermarket filter, but rather provide some quick initial impressions.

Pros

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound
• Quality Product
• Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor
• Worth the $50 Spent

Cons

• None

Magic filter indeed! Didn't Perrin dyno the car with and without a filter and there was no difference? lol

xcelir8brz · 06-15-2012, 09:59 PM

I've owned enough cars to advise that what I posted is accurate. Nowhere did I mention any HP increase. I doubt there was any.

Next week I'll be installing and reviewing Accelerate Performance's Intake and Exhaust Systems. Therefore the stock system + K&N will be removed in less than a week's time.

Stay tuned.

Razz · 06-16-2012, 10:18 PM

Sounds like a sugar effect to me except the sound.

Liquidsnake · 06-16-2012, 10:35 PM

If it truly does sound better, I'll bite. Waiting for more impressions. If you could expand upon that I'd like to know.

Thx.

Sportsguy83 · 06-17-2012, 03:25 AM

I got it, for $37 why not? I will not get a CAI so... this at about the same price as the stock filter, no brainier.

spiller · 06-17-2012, 03:31 AM

in most cases the stock air box with a good filter and some cold air feed is the best solution as opposed to an open pod type filter that a lot of tuners opt for.

AshWilliams · 06-17-2012, 06:11 AM

The only think you will "feel" after installing a cotton gauze/oil filter like the K&N or TuRD is a lighter wallet.

If you want a giant metallic dildo under your hood, go the extra step and install a cold air intake.

iggy · 06-17-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Pros

• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound
• Quality Product
• Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor
• Worth the $50 Spent

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

I've owned enough cars to advise that what I posted is accurate. Nowhere did I mention any HP increase. I doubt there was any.

Can you explain how you think the car accelerates quicker if there wasn't a power increase?

Do Boy · 06-17-2012, 09:40 AM

What's the K&N part# ? I was thinking about picking one up.

AshWilliams · 06-17-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggy

Can you explain how you think the car accelerates quicker if there wasn't a power increase?

Back to back 1/4 mile times in similar conditions with and without the filter, duh.

Gardus@Supersprint · 06-17-2012, 09:48 AM

Just placebo effect. I usually replace the filter with a ITG foam one at the first service interval just so I don't need to change it again at the next ones.

Turbowned · 06-17-2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshWilliams

The only think you will "feel" after installing a cotton gauze/oil filter like the K&N or TuRD is a lighter wallet.

If you want a giant metallic dildo under your hood, go the extra step and install a cold air intake.

It could be a heavier wallet when you don't have to replace your paper filter every 15k miles. I would've waited 'til 15k and replaced it with the K&N, then keep it for the life of the car. It should pay for itself after 45k. Power gains, though? Doubtful.

Sportsguy83 · 06-17-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Do Boy

What's the K&N part# ? I was thinking about picking one up.

Here's the page,

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2300

Part # 33-2300

EZWood · 06-17-2012, 06:35 PM

Hope you guys buying this filter like dust going into your engine, and reduced filtering capacity. Have a nice day.

empower-auto · 06-17-2012, 08:27 PM

Do yourselves a favor and use the Apexi filter over this because it's a dry element and costs the same or less.

06-15-2012, 07:33 AM	#1
xcelir8brz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Chicagoland Posts: 955 Thanks: 44 Thanked 208 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	K&N Drop-In Filter (Quick Impressions) Good morning. Last night I received the K&N Drop-In Filter via UPS for my BRZ right from K&N’s web site for about $50 shipped and installed it without issue. In this quick post, I am not going to get into the benefits of an aftermarket filter, but rather provide some quick initial impressions. Pros • RPM’s Rev more freely • Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out • Acceleration is achieved quicker • A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound • Quality Product • Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor • Worth the $50 Spent Cons • None __________________ My Mods & Pix: http://xcelir8brz.sqsp.com/

06-15-2012, 01:42 PM	#5
pyro530 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Chico, CA Posts: 308 Thanks: 175 Thanked 87 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Mine came in on Monday, I just need to go down to the store and pick it up. Although, I may wait until the engine is 100% broken in so I can drive the car hard back to back with the stock vs. K&N __________________ Current: FR-S Ultramarine 6MT - Took delivery 05/30/2012 - Now for sale here 1995 M3 Coupe MT - the "Bavarian Bumblebee" Past: 1994 Integra - Sold \| 2005 Dodge SRT-4 - Totaled by Hail \| 1997 Acura 2.2 CL slowmobile - Sold \| 1991 BMW E30 - Sold \| 1991 Acura Integra GS - Wrecked \| 1971 Chevy C-10 shortbed stepside - Sold \| 1973 Camaro Z-28 Clone - Stolen

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Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: If god were a car he'd be an FR-S Location: LA Posts: 377 Thanks: 35 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting. __________________

06-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#9
xcelir8brz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Chicagoland Posts: 955 Thanks: 44 Thanked 208 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've owned enough cars to advise that what I posted is accurate. Nowhere did I mention any HP increase. I doubt there was any. Next week I'll be installing and reviewing Accelerate Performance's Intake and Exhaust Systems. Therefore the stock system + K&N will be removed in less than a week's time. Stay tuned. __________________ My Mods & Pix: http://xcelir8brz.sqsp.com/

06-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#11
Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: If god were a car he'd be an FR-S Location: LA Posts: 377 Thanks: 35 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it truly does sound better, I'll bite. Waiting for more impressions. If you could expand upon that I'd like to know. Thx. __________________

06-15-2012, 11:03 AM	#2
niceassfd Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 scion Fr-s Location: United States Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nice! I will look into one too.

06-16-2012, 10:18 PM	#10
Razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Fast Location: United States Posts: 317 Thanks: 42 Thanked 57 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sounds like a sugar effect to me except the sound.

06-17-2012, 03:31 AM	#13
spiller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: JZA70 Supra, Lancer Evo 5, 86 GTS Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 338 Thanks: 33 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	in most cases the stock air box with a good filter and some cold air feed is the best solution as opposed to an open pod type filter that a lot of tuners opt for.

06-17-2012, 06:11 AM	#14
AshWilliams Groovy Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: GMC Sierra Location: Florida Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only think you will "feel" after installing a cotton gauze/oil filter like the K&N or TuRD is a lighter wallet. If you want a giant metallic dildo under your hood, go the extra step and install a cold air intake. __________________ Share the road.

06-17-2012, 09:48 AM	#18
Gardus@Supersprint Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Clio TCE Location: Mantova - Italy Posts: 569 Thanks: 17 Thanked 130 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just placebo effect. I usually replace the filter with a ITG foam one at the first service interval just so I don't need to change it again at the next ones.

06-17-2012, 06:35 PM	#21
EZWood BAMF Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 fr-s, whiteout, MT. 94 ZJ Location: Apache Junction, Az Posts: 392 Thanks: 53 Thanked 98 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hope you guys buying this filter like dust going into your engine, and reduced filtering capacity. Have a nice day.

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