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FT-86- 11-27-2012 01:38 PM
The Best Drop in Air Filter?
 
Hello everyone, I am really confused on which air filter to buy. There are so many out there (same problem I had with exhaust lol). Perrin, K&N, TRD, Zeta, Apexi, HKS, Afe, AVO. From your long run experience which one is the best? Thanks!

Negatives about some:
-Do not filter small particles
- Clogging the Mass Airflow Sensor

Sportsguy83 11-27-2012 01:39 PM
Go with Perrin, you just can't go wrong.

ngabdala 11-27-2012 01:42 PM
I use the aFe oiled filter. No problems whatsoever. Oiled filters are supposed to let a little more air flow in. My butt dyno likes the filter.

JoeBoxer 11-27-2012 01:45 PM
I have the Cosworth right now and really like it, no oil but it's not a lifetime filter or anything. I have the Perrin that will be in tomorrow to compare it to.

diirk 11-27-2012 01:47 PM
Looking at what's available and taking into account my total dislike of cleaning/oiling filters, I'm liking the AFe dry.

FT-86- 11-27-2012 01:50 PM
Did you notice any difference in sound and power?

FT-86- 11-27-2012 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by diirk (Post 577323)
Looking at what's available and taking into account my total dislike of cleaning/oiling filters, I'm liking the AFe dry.
Is it really that bad? lol

JoeBoxer 11-27-2012 01:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FT-86- (Post 577327)
Did you notice any difference in sound and power?
I noticed a little, similar to the Perrin crank pulley as far as how much you can actually feel it.

FT-86- 11-27-2012 01:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeBoxer (Post 577315)
I have the Cosworth right now and really like it, no oil but it's not a lifetime filter or anything. I have the Perrin that will be in tomorrow to compare it to.
Sweet! let me know how it goes so I can make a decision.

ngabdala 11-27-2012 02:02 PM
Perrin will have a new intake released before Christmas which uses a much different filter. You may want to check out the thread. Unless there's some serious gains I don't think I'll buy it as I *believe* the bumper needs to be removed to install and then subsequently clean it periodically.

Quote:
Originally Posted by FT-86- (Post 577291)
Hello everyone, I am really confused on which air filter to buy. There are so many out there (same problem I had with exhaust lol). Perrin, K&N, TRD, Zeta, Apexi, HKS, Afe, AVO. From your long run experience which one is the best? Thanks!

Negatives about some:
-Do not filter small particles
- Clogging the Mass Airflow Sensor

diirk 11-27-2012 02:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FT-86- (Post 577336)
Is it really that bad? lol
It's not, but for a while there I was doing filters on 6 different vehicles. Just tired of it.

The AFe dry appears to be nearly as efficient and easier labor. Blow it out with a compressor or rinse it with water. No oiling necessary.

When we raced offroad, oiled filters were a complete PITA. Stopped using them and just bought a case of OEM replacements. You can bang out a clogged dry filter in the middle of the desert much easier then an oiled filter.

FT-86- 11-27-2012 02:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeBoxer (Post 577338)
I noticed a little, similar to the Perrin crank pulley as far as how much you can actually feel it.
Well I have Borla exhaust and I am hoping for a deeper sound with drop in. I would say that I did noticed that so claimed +4-6 wHP/TQ @ 4700rpm but it might just be me. Before I didn't really pay much attention to rpm there. The needle jumps up faster in around that spot.

ngabdala 11-27-2012 02:09 PM
Does your Borla sound like the video?????:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=gEZyXu5rdkc

Quote:
Originally Posted by FT-86- (Post 577376)
Well I have Borla exhaust and I am hoping for a deeper sound with drop in. I would say that I did noticed that so claimed +4-6 wHP/TQ @ 4700rpm but it might just be me. Before I didn't really pay much attention to rpm there. The needle jumps up faster in around that spot.

FT-86- 11-27-2012 02:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by diirk (Post 577362)
It's not, but for a while there I was doing filters on 6 different vehicles. Just tired of it.

The AFe dry appears to be nearly as efficient and easier labor. Blow it out with a compressor or rinse it with water. No oiling necessary.

When we raced offroad, oiled filters were a complete PITA. Stopped using them and just bought a case of OEM replacements. You can bang out a clogged dry filter in the middle of the desert much easier then an oiled filter.
No wonder. I think I am getting more confused now lol


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