best drop in air filter? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Elgancho · 04-08-2013, 11:07 PM

what are you guys using?

Calin · 04-08-2013, 11:25 PM

What do you consider "best"? I have the WORKS drop-in filter.

was385 · 04-08-2013, 11:30 PM

I have the Perrin one. Realistically, at least as far as power gains, the differences between any two are pretty much negligible. Grab one you can get a good deal on.

Kodename47 · 04-09-2013, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elgancho

what are you guys using?

No offence, but this has been covered 100s of times already. there's loads to choose from and everybody has a different opinion, so in answer to you question I run the K&N.

FWIW, I don't think that any one filter is any better than the rest.

Black Tire · 04-09-2013, 09:07 AM

I ordered the Cosworth drop-in because I wanted a dry type filter. It was a close choice and I almost ordered the Apexi one. I don't think I could have gone wrong with either one. Haven't installed it yet because it is still COLD in Minnesota and in my current situation I need to do most of my car work outside.

Huehuecoyotl · 04-09-2013, 09:09 AM

I own both the Perrin and TRD
Perrin is more performance based, great for folks who track and stay on top of maintenance. I like the dual foam.

the TRD is in my wifes car, daily driven, warranty safe etc. its TRD, easy to drop in and forget about for a bunch of miles-longer intervals for here car between check ups

power wise both the same

swift996 · 04-09-2013, 09:13 AM

FT86 Speed Factory did a nice write up:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13245

shu5892001 · 04-09-2013, 09:40 AM

I have the afe dry filter, no complaints!

CrazyWookiee · 04-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Apex'i. Sounds nicer and probably has the same effect as every other drop in. Don't think the differences between the drop in's are worth everyone discussing. In the end, the differences in power between the makers are minimal. They are all simply better than stock. Just pick your preferred brand and when it's time to change it out, just try another one.

victorb · 04-09-2013, 11:21 AM

Try to consider hks. Mid range to top end feels strong

Happy shopping! Enjoy

xwd · 04-09-2013, 02:36 PM

I have the aFE oiled filter. The car felt a little more peppy with it than their dry filter. Probably just in my head though. Downside is it has to be cleaned/oiled every so often.

ScionFrsFan · 04-09-2013, 02:48 PM

Zeta stage 2 hands down. I tried the Perrin before that and that was fine. They will all be similar in gains.

Cameronghanson · 04-09-2013, 07:12 PM

k&n seems to have the most HP increase according to ft-86 speed factory's dyno. its what i use and cant complain!

Rayme · 04-09-2013, 07:20 PM

I love my K&N, it's a bit louder than stock also. I sincerely didn't notice any speed improvement but if some dyno says it.

04-08-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
Elgancho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: NC Posts: 133 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	best drop in air filter? what are you guys using?

04-09-2013, 09:13 AM	#7
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FT86 Speed Factory did a nice write up: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13245 __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

04-09-2013, 09:58 AM	#9
CrazyWookiee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 546 Thanks: 375 Thanked 349 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Apex'i. Sounds nicer and probably has the same effect as every other drop in. Don't think the differences between the drop in's are worth everyone discussing. In the end, the differences in power between the makers are minimal. They are all simply better than stock. Just pick your preferred brand and when it's time to change it out, just try another one. __________________ "I'm the real Peter Lau" - Peter Lau

04-09-2013, 02:48 PM	#12
ScionFrsFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: America Posts: 702 Thanks: 274 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Zeta stage 2 hands down. I tried the Perrin before that and that was fine. They will all be similar in gains. __________________ ScionFrsFan

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Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love my K&N, it's a bit louder than stock also. I sincerely didn't notice any speed improvement but if some dyno says it. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

04-08-2013, 11:25 PM	#2
Calin VTEC just kicked in, yo! Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: World Rally Blue BRZ - 6MT Location: SoCal Posts: 253 Thanks: 83 Thanked 124 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What do you consider "best"? I have the WORKS drop-in filter.

04-08-2013, 11:30 PM	#3
was385 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MT WRB BRZ Limited, 2007 911s Location: CT Posts: 812 Thanks: 218 Thanked 381 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the Perrin one. Realistically, at least as far as power gains, the differences between any two are pretty much negligible. Grab one you can get a good deal on.

04-09-2013, 09:40 AM	#8
shu5892001 Ontario's FT86 Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2016 Lexus GS-F Location: Toronto Posts: 684 Thanks: 261 Thanked 165 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the afe dry filter, no complaints!

04-09-2013, 11:21 AM	#10
victorb Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Black 86 Location: Philippines Posts: 79 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try to consider hks. Mid range to top end feels strong Happy shopping! Enjoy

04-09-2013, 02:36 PM	#11
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 860 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the aFE oiled filter. The car felt a little more peppy with it than their dry filter. Probably just in my head though. Downside is it has to be cleaned/oiled every so often.

04-09-2013, 07:12 PM	#13
Cameronghanson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: n/a Location: Boston Posts: 558 Thanks: 215 Thanked 126 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	k&n seems to have the most HP increase according to ft-86 speed factory's dyno. its what i use and cant complain!

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