K&N or WORKS Drop In Performance Air Filter? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Cojonudo · 03-21-2016, 12:47 AM

Hello, I've been looking to replace my OEM air filter with either a K&N or Works filter. What I would like to know is which one is better and pros and cons of each one. Which do you prefer? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hawk77FT · 03-21-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cojonudo

Hello, I've been looking to replace my OEM air filter with either a K&N or Works filter. What I would like to know is which one is better and pros and cons of each one. Which do you prefer? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

SAME stuff different name! Get whichever is cheaper.

RJasonKlein · 03-21-2016, 02:09 AM

Although I know I'm not directly addressing your question, I have a Cosworth drop-in filter and I've been impressed with its quality, fit, and performance - the engine definitely feels like it's more willing to rev. The bottom line: If you haven't made your purchase already, the Cosworth filter is something you should consider along with the K&N or WORKS units you mentioned. Highly recommended.

projectXTR · 03-21-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RJasonKlein

Although I know I'm not directly addressing your question, I have a Cosworth drop-in filter and I've been impressed with its quality, fit, and performance - the engine definitely feels like it's more willing to rev. The bottom line: If you haven't made your purchase already, the Cosworth filter is something you should consider along with the K&N or WORKS units you mentioned. Highly recommended.

^this even though a filter won't make much of a difference.
I do have a slightly better mpg rating after installing it and the intake sound is a little louder aswell.

jasonojordan · 03-21-2016, 11:28 AM

I have k&n was fairly inexpensive.

Sosa · 03-21-2016, 11:44 AM

I'm not familiar with the Works filter and heard a lot of good things about the K&N being the best value.

I picked up a Blitz filter over the winter and will be installing it once the cars out.

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

15limited · 03-21-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk77FT

SAME stuff different name! Get whichever is cheaper.

Seems to be the collective opinion, pick your favorite color or brand and just buy it, you shouldn't notice a difference of one from another.

CounterSpace Garage · 03-21-2016, 02:35 PM

Stock air filter works pretty well. The aftermarket ones require you to clean them more frequently and we find that a bit more work than necessary!

cdq85 · 03-21-2016, 02:38 PM

flip a coin.

Brzerker · 03-21-2016, 04:46 PM

Got the Cosworth airfilter recently to replace my filthy Apexi one.

The cosworth filter really looks similar to the apexi one, I would suggest the Apexi one for the cost. Good alternatives to look at as well.

Alltezza · 03-21-2016, 05:35 PM

KNN is a lot cheaper, and probably outputs the same benefits as any other drop in air filter.

Dr. BRZ · 03-21-2016, 09:05 PM

and there my friends is the difference, all other filters you have to replace and buy new ones expect for KN, they are lifetime reusable.

Peaty · 07-15-2016, 10:43 AM

I use to use K&N filters for years starting on my motorcycles back in the 80's. I put one in my 2004 Forester XT but it the gauze weave started to look shabby after a few cleanings. I read about a similar style (oiled gauze) by Green Filter. I don't know if anyone else is familiar with this brand but IMHO it's quality is better. I've decided to order one for the BRZ but if you want to see some comparison pics (Green VS OEM VS K&N) of the forester one I have them here:

http://www.scoobymods.com/showthread...71.html?t=2271

I will report back when I get the filter and take some comparison pics. The Green Filter number for the BRZ is "Green Filter 2319" I got mine on Amazon, the price is comparable to a K&N but honestly I think the quality is better. The weave seems less likely to shrink and the pleats are constructed. More of an FYI, when I get the BRZ I will report back.

Link to the filter directly

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/store/2319

You can find them a lot cheaper on line than the cost there.

JazzleSAURUS · 07-15-2016, 12:18 PM

I like the dryflow filter options, oil can get on the MAF and cause failures/malfunctions.

03-21-2016, 02:09 AM	#3
RJasonKlein Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Series Location: Clarendon Hills, IL Posts: 617 Thanks: 442 Thanked 356 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Although I know I'm not directly addressing your question, I have a Cosworth drop-in filter and I've been impressed with its quality, fit, and performance - the engine definitely feels like it's more willing to rev. The bottom line: If you haven't made your purchase already, the Cosworth filter is something you should consider along with the K&N or WORKS units you mentioned. Highly recommended. Last edited by RJasonKlein; 03-21-2016 at 02:10 AM. Reason: Corrected a typographical error.

03-21-2016, 11:44 AM	#6
Sosa [\|\|]--(86)--[\|\|] Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 Firestorm FR-S Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 121 Thanks: 78 Thanked 56 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm not familiar with the Works filter and heard a lot of good things about the K&N being the best value. I picked up a Blitz filter over the winter and will be installing it once the cars out. A fun read: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13245 __________________ [\|\|•]==(86)==[•\|\|]

03-21-2016, 04:46 PM	#10
Brzerker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: World Rally Blue BRZ Location: Singapore Posts: 150 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Got the Cosworth airfilter recently to replace my filthy Apexi one. The cosworth filter really looks similar to the apexi one, I would suggest the Apexi one for the cost. Good alternatives to look at as well. __________________

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JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the dryflow filter options, oil can get on the MAF and cause failures/malfunctions. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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