K&N Drop-In Filter (Quick Impressions) - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lonewolf · 07-17-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsguy83

A little update: I removed the K&N drop in put back the OEM filter. There is definitely a difference. Nothing to be amazed about, but there is definitely a difference in response, sound and acceleration in the higher RPM's.

I will be installing an intake system, that's why I removed the drop in, to return it and put that money towards the system.

Do you mean the oem filter felt better, or the K&N felt better?

F3dzo · 07-17-2012, 07:07 PM

Installing the k&n killed my top end. Before the filter I was able to do 127mph at the end of fifth gear and pull to 140 in 6th and not hit redline... I put that k&shit and it won't pull shit passed 106 in 5th...

Pulled that crap out and used it to clean my boots at work...

86 is my dream car...

Sportsguy83 · 07-17-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Do you mean the oem filter felt better, or the K&N felt better?

I meant K&N better

Tradewind · 07-17-2012, 10:42 PM

AFM sensor contamination is definitely on the cards over time if it is oiled cotton.

Sportsguy83 · 07-17-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tradewind

AFM sensor contamination is definitely on the cards over time if it is oiled cotton.

As long as you don't over-oil, its a non-issue

Grateful Dave · 07-20-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tradewind

AFM sensor contamination is definitely on the cards over time if it is oiled cotton.

I had one in my Tacoma 4x4 and it did burn out my AFM sensor. The oil and dust from the dirt roads coated the sensor. I went back to a Fram filter. I got one anyway for my FRS. I paid $38 on Amazon. I'm not driving on any dirt roads and I don't plan to clean and reoil it. That might have been my problem, over oiling it. I will buy a new one when it gets dirty or a different intake when the best intake on the market is figured out.
I received it today and I did notice (just like my Truck)
• RPM’s Rev more freely
• Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out
• Acceleration is achieved quicker
• A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound

sho220 · 07-20-2012, 08:53 PM

K&N's = waste of time and money for no performance gain...

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 07-20-2012, 09:10 PM

Tons of great drop in's out there and in stock with lots of places.

Simplest way to gain some throttle response.

Razz · 07-20-2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsguy83

As long as you don't over-oil, its a non-issue

Wrong!

Most of the K&N 's are over oiled from the factory.

Check your intake after a week. Then take out the MAF.

Sportsguy83 · 07-20-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razz

Wrong!

Most of the K&N 's are over oiled from the factory.

Check your intake after a week. Then take out the MAF.

I did, after three weeks actually and 1500 miles. No oil anywhere.

xcelir8brz · 07-21-2012, 01:03 PM

I'm good as well!

BAE · 07-21-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razz

Wrong!

Most of the K&N 's are over oiled from the factory.

Check your intake after a week. Then take out the MAF.

You are probably right. I opened my filter today from the box. It had excessive oil in the rubber frame and the whole thing felt wet of oil. I will let it dry in air for some days before I install it.

$40 is a cheap bet if there are 1 or 2 ponies there on top.

nzer · 07-21-2012, 04:55 PM

Has anyone tried the TRD filter part MS155-00009?

It is NZ$135, (or converted on our price to A$104, US$108) so quite a bit more expensive (like most TRD stuff). Might be cheaper at your local suppliers but $135 here in NZ.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9120

empower-auto · 07-21-2012, 06:29 PM

http://apexi-usa.com/shop/index.php/...-s-4u-gse.html

problem solved.

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