Air Filter Change - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

X Factor · 08-27-2016, 12:43 PM

With the aftermarket intakes they all look like you have to practically remove them to get to the filter for replacement/cleaning. If not the air box at least the intake tube or am I missing something?

phrosty · 08-27-2016, 12:53 PM

Many of them you can just open up the intake box and slide a new filter in. Some of them you need to remove the bumper to get at the filter.

None of them provide a performance benefit, so only get one if you want a cool throaty growl.

X Factor · 08-27-2016, 03:01 PM

I am referring to the stock box replacement type.

LancePower · 08-27-2016, 04:01 PM

From what I've read, even with the stock air box itself, it's easier to just take it out then trying to snap it back together under the hood.

Lantana frs · 08-27-2016, 04:26 PM

It will snap in easy with the oem filter but sometimes requires a little persuation with aftermarket filter.

X Factor · 08-31-2016, 11:54 AM

I found replacing the OEM with K&N to be a PITA.

Lantana frs · 08-31-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X Factor

I found replacing the OEM with K&N to be a PITA.

Same for me. Different lip configuration. Requires patience and a little persuasion.

robotleader · 08-31-2016, 12:35 PM

what about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Filter-...en+filter+2319

MrDinkleman · 08-31-2016, 12:41 PM

I just replaced my filter last night. Considering it was JUST an air filter, it was a RPITA. It required the intake box end of the intake tube to be removed so that the rear of the box could be opened up enough to slip the filter in and out. I miss the days of good ol' carburetors with the air cleaner just sitting on top of the engine held down by one or two wing nut(s).

Dr. BRZ · 08-31-2016, 12:57 PM

yall are a bunch of noobs.

X Factor · 08-31-2016, 04:59 PM

If you haven't been driving long enough to remember when changing your air filter was SIMPLE, some would say your the noob.

Manic · 08-31-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X Factor

If you haven't been driving long enough to remember when changing your air filter was SIMPLE, some would say your the noob.

Mr.ac · 08-31-2016, 08:52 PM

It's really not much of pain. Just 3 bolts 2 clamps a bit of wiggle and bam. It's out. With a beer in one hand of course.

Unless your a germaphobe or can't figure out what's a socket wrench, then yeah it's rocket science.

mav1178 · 08-31-2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X Factor

I found replacing the OEM with K&N to be a PITA.

Not my video:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQjpVRuNVQ"]Subaru BRZ K&N Air Filter Install - YouTube[/ame]

When I swapped mine out, it took me a total of maybe 5 minutes.

No different than any other Japanese airbox-type OE filter from the past 20 years.

-alex

08-27-2016, 12:43 PM	#1
X Factor Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Red BRZ Limited Location: Austin, TX Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Air Filter Change With the aftermarket intakes they all look like you have to practically remove them to get to the filter for replacement/cleaning. If not the air box at least the intake tube or am I missing something? __________________

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X Factor Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Red BRZ Limited Location: Austin, TX Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am referring to the stock box replacement type.

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LancePower Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS Location: NJ Posts: 500 Thanks: 93 Thanked 189 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From what I've read, even with the stock air box itself, it's easier to just take it out then trying to snap it back together under the hood.

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Lantana frs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 13 frs red Location: Lantana fl Posts: 448 Thanks: 51 Thanked 198 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It will snap in easy with the oem filter but sometimes requires a little persuation with aftermarket filter.

08-31-2016, 11:54 AM	#6
X Factor Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Red BRZ Limited Location: Austin, TX Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I found replacing the OEM with K&N to be a PITA.

08-31-2016, 12:35 PM	#8
robotleader Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: brzzzz Location: nor cal Posts: 54 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what about this? https://www.amazon.com/Green-Filter-...en+filter+2319

08-31-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
MrDinkleman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 Oceanic, "base" model Location: Gardena, CA Posts: 398 Thanks: 129 Thanked 179 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I just replaced my filter last night. Considering it was JUST an air filter, it was a RPITA. It required the intake box end of the intake tube to be removed so that the rear of the box could be opened up enough to slip the filter in and out. I miss the days of good ol' carburetors with the air cleaner just sitting on top of the engine held down by one or two wing nut(s).

08-31-2016, 04:59 PM	#11
X Factor Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Red BRZ Limited Location: Austin, TX Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you haven't been driving long enough to remember when changing your air filter was SIMPLE, some would say your the noob.

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