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Lonewolf · 07-08-2012, 12:18 AM

On my past cars drop-in filters always improved my throttle response and mileage. Hp gains are minimal, but throttle response (which gives the illusion of more power) changes.

mechaghost · 07-08-2012, 12:19 AM

I got 170 who sae corrected with lighter wheels 16lbs and k&n filter

Sportsguy83 · 07-08-2012, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

Do you think there is more to gain in responsiveness from the filter than real hp?

Yes, the throttle response improvement is noticeable.

But obviously, let's keep in perspective it is just a drop in filter, nothing crazy here, just noticeable.

Sportsguy83 · 07-08-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

With lighter wheels isnt that like 180whp or 203hp?? Awwww yeah!

Gonna add soooooo many STICKERS

Oh no Doubt!!

I put in the filter, and felt meh about it... Then proceeded to install the sticker and BOOM! HUGE improvement! It was so incredible I ordered two more!

TOMIMOTO · 07-08-2012, 01:34 AM

Intake systems in cars below 350 whp are useless. A lot of WRX/STI guys drop in a K&N and call it a day.

Draco-REX · 07-08-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO

Intake systems in cars below 350 whp are useless. A lot of WRX/STI guys drop in a K&N and call it a day.

It depends on the design of the stock intake. Subaru intakes tend to be pretty good with, as you said, 300-350whp capability. But some cars aren't so lucky. The BRZ/FR-S intake looks really simple so I'm sure it's an efficient design. I just wonder about the opening through the radiator core and the horn behind the bumper.. Seems kind of tight. I wonder if there might be some gains from a free mod there.

Maybe I can find someone's stock airbox to play with.

Snoopyalien24 · 07-08-2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsguy83

Oh no Doubt!!

I put in the filter, and felt meh about it... Then proceeded to install the sticker and BOOM! HUGE improvement! It was so incredible I ordered two more!

Yo dawg, what if, like, you put the stickers on the ENGINE? Wouldn't that like be like amazing?

xwd · 07-08-2012, 06:48 PM

Drop in filters do not generally gain anything with regards to HP but they dont lose any either and do not have to be replaced. I am planning on doing a dyno comparison between the aFE panel filter and the stock one.

Silverdub · 07-08-2012, 10:58 PM

It depends of the design. My 2.5 rabbit gained 16whp with a cai since the stock filter sits atop the exhaust manifold. A sri would most likely make you loose power because it would be sucking in hot air. It would probably improve sound.

narfy · 07-12-2012, 04:39 PM

TRD now lists PTR43-00085 (number provided by OP) as the drop in air filter for the FR-S...

Admiral Ballsy · 07-12-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dwx

Drop in filters do not generally gain anything with regards to HP but they dont lose any either and do not have to be replaced.

Yes, but if the new filter is $50 and paper filters are $10...you can buy about 125,000 miles worth of paper before you break even.

quik1987 · 07-12-2012, 05:59 PM

It's different from the TRD Japan one though

Taking racing engine technology developed under the harshest standards and modifying it for commercial use has enabled us to achieve the smooth, clean air flow an engine needs.
For installation, simply remove the standard air filter.

Install as a set with the High Response Muffler Ver.R to create an optimal pairing of intake & exhaust – the difference in smooth engine response will be noticeable immediately.

Sports Air Filter
All Models MS155-00009 1 9,000

quik1987 · 07-16-2012, 02:33 AM

sho220 · 07-16-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

Is that because the box has an inherent resistance to radiant heat?

It's usually because stock boxes are engineered by...well...engineers.

07-08-2012, 10:58 PM	#23
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