Noob Air Filter Question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GhostofAkina · 11-20-2012, 10:50 AM

This question is embarrassing, but I'd rather out myself as a noob than risk doing any damage to my car. I recently purchased a Perrin drop in air filter and can't figure out which direction it should be facing when I put it in? I assume the logo side faces toward the cabin of the car but again I'm not sure and not taking any chances. Thanks.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 11-20-2012, 10:53 AM

I think this was discussed somewhere else and they said the logo goes towards the front of the car. Search the forum.

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JoeBoxer · 11-20-2012, 10:54 AM

Pretty sure the logo should face the front since that's what they use to let you know if it needs cleaned.

GhostofAkina · 11-20-2012, 12:01 PM

Thanks guys, just got confirmation from Perrin, you guys are indeed correct, logo faces out. I searched the forums and the interwebs before posting, sorry if it's a repost.

whtchocla7e · 11-20-2012, 12:15 PM

How's the filter? Do you notice any change?

GhostofAkina · 11-20-2012, 12:34 PM

I'll install it tonight and let you know how it feels tomorrow.

einzlr · 11-20-2012, 02:28 PM

Why don't they include a diagram showing how it goes in?

JoeBoxer · 11-20-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by einzlr

Why don't they include a diagram showing how it goes in?

Not sure if serious

GhostofAkina · 11-20-2012, 11:03 PM

Installed it tonight but noticed that when I closed it I noticed that it kind of squishes out around the edges. Everything seems to be clicked into place, just making sure this is normal. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353470593.179389.jpg
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GhostofAkina · 11-21-2012, 02:28 AM

Anyone with the Perrin filter out there notice this?

JoeBoxer · 11-21-2012, 02:48 AM

I think its supposed to be that way, as long as the airbox as sealed all the way around it should be fine. Make sure to check along the bottom of the box.

GhostofAkina · 11-21-2012, 03:39 PM

Yeah it looks sealed. In fact it looks more air tight that way. The box and latches all seem tight and secure.

I installed it and drove with it or 50 miles this morning. I didn't notice much difference, I have a Berk muffler delete on and it didn't really effect the exhaust note but I did notice a slighting shushing noise above 4k rpm. The sound is similar to having the AC on low or someone shhhhhhhing you. It sounds clean and the engine REALLY seems to come alive between there and redline, I mean it really puts you back in the seat!

I love the set up I have on it now but am considering installing an exhaust silencer just to detract from any unwanted attention from the fuzz.

gmookher · 11-21-2012, 03:47 PM

That's installed correctly

GhostofAkina · 11-21-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

That's installed correctly

Jesus Christ thank you, I was kind of holding my breathe until I got confirmation I didn't F something up. Thanks brother.

11-20-2012, 10:50 AM	#1
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noob Air Filter Question This question is embarrassing, but I'd rather out myself as a noob than risk doing any damage to my car. I recently purchased a Perrin drop in air filter and can't figure out which direction it should be facing when I put it in? I assume the logo side faces toward the cabin of the car but again I'm not sure and not taking any chances. Thanks.

11-20-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
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11-20-2012, 12:15 PM	#5
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11-20-2012, 02:28 PM	#7
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11-20-2012, 10:54 AM	#3
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sure the logo should face the front since that's what they use to let you know if it needs cleaned.

11-20-2012, 12:01 PM	#4
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys, just got confirmation from Perrin, you guys are indeed correct, logo faces out. I searched the forums and the interwebs before posting, sorry if it's a repost.

11-20-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll install it tonight and let you know how it feels tomorrow.

11-20-2012, 11:03 PM	#9
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed it tonight but noticed that when I closed it I noticed that it kind of squishes out around the edges. Everything seems to be clicked into place, just making sure this is normal.

11-21-2012, 02:28 AM	#10
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone with the Perrin filter out there notice this?

11-21-2012, 02:48 AM	#11
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think its supposed to be that way, as long as the airbox as sealed all the way around it should be fine. Make sure to check along the bottom of the box.

11-21-2012, 03:39 PM	#12
GhostofAkina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: California Posts: 72 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah it looks sealed. In fact it looks more air tight that way. The box and latches all seem tight and secure. I installed it and drove with it or 50 miles this morning. I didn't notice much difference, I have a Berk muffler delete on and it didn't really effect the exhaust note but I did notice a slighting shushing noise above 4k rpm. The sound is similar to having the AC on low or someone shhhhhhhing you. It sounds clean and the engine REALLY seems to come alive between there and redline, I mean it really puts you back in the seat! I love the set up I have on it now but am considering installing an exhaust silencer just to detract from any unwanted attention from the fuzz.

11-21-2012, 03:47 PM	#13
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	That's installed correctly

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