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xcelir8brz 06-15-2012 09:33 AM
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

niceassfd 06-15-2012 01:03 PM
nice! I will look into one too.

MTeator 06-15-2012 02:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xcelir8brz (Post 259571)
• 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 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xcelir8brz (Post 259571)
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 03:42 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 04:06 PM
Interesting.

Jayp 06-15-2012 04:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xcelir8brz (Post 259571)
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 04:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xcelir8brz (Post 259571)
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 11:59 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 06-17-2012 12:18 AM
Sounds like a sugar effect to me except the sound.

Liquidsnake 06-17-2012 12:35 AM
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 05:25 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 05:31 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 08:11 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.


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