"Best" drop in filter - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

yomny · 02-18-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 0351USMC

Already found the FT86 speedfactory thread comparing HKS, aFe and K&N. How do these compare to SuperTek, Cosworth, APEXi, Avo, Blitz, Perrin and TRD? There needs to be a full-on shootout on drop in filters.

I'll give you my 1 week old K& N for free lol just pay shipping.

industrial · 02-18-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 0351USMC

Already found the FT86 speedfactory thread comparing HKS, aFe and K&N. How do these compare to SuperTek, Cosworth, APEXi, Avo, Blitz, Perrin and TRD? There needs to be a full-on shootout on drop in filters.

I think the natural variance from run to run would yield more difference than anything. If I'm not mistaken, hasn't someone compared the stock filter vs. having no filter at all and ended up losing power?

Here it is: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9177

If anyone can get real numbers on how well the various filters work (at filtering particles that is), that would be more valuable than looking for a HP boost.

Jfheisenberg · 02-18-2015, 10:48 AM

I read good review about the K&N air filter. I saw a vid on youtube and the guy say that it increased your throttle response. No power gain though.

That will be my first 'mod' in my list for the spring.

was385 · 02-18-2015, 11:36 AM

Honestly, the biggest thing that drove me to get a Perrin over the stock filters is that it is able to be cleaned and re-used. It'll pay for itself over time but you won't get any noticeable increase in performance.

Takumi788 · 02-18-2015, 12:09 PM

I bought the HKS drop in for no reason other than I had a HKS cone filter on my 240sx and liked it. I choose not to do the cold air filter thing. That $300 dollars is much better spent on a track day.

OkieSnuffBox · 02-18-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Freetime

who pays for less HP?

Those of us who buy these cars?

bluesubie · 02-18-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by industrial

If anyone can get real numbers on how well the various filters work (at filtering particles that is), that would be more valuable than looking for a HP boost.

A used oil analysis is a very good indicator of how good the air filtration is. You can always spot a K&N user because their silicon is usually higher than normal.

-Dennis

Cop · 02-18-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

There is a comparison thread of about 8 or 10 of them on here someplace. Will try to find it but if memory serves me the results were about the same across the board so it really just boils down to personal preference.
I have the TRD and like it.

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

I've had both the Blitz and K&N filters as well as the Grimmspeed intake. In my opinion all drop in filters perform the same and you can't go wrong with any of them. Just pick the cheapest one, or one from your favorite company and you're good to go.

0351USMC · 02-20-2015, 11:35 AM

Ended up buying HKS, just based on how my previous HKS products have worked for me.

Stevemachine17 · 02-22-2015, 05:43 AM

I would imagine all drop in filters perform very similarly, I mean their design is basically 85% the same across brands

02-20-2015, 11:35 AM	#23
0351USMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2014 FRS JRSC'd Location: Novato, CA Posts: 367 Thanks: 527 Thanked 189 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ended up buying HKS, just based on how my previous HKS products have worked for me. __________________

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