View Poll Results: Best Drop In Filter
K&N
23
82.14%
Ralliart
3
10.71%
Monstersport
0
0%
HKS
2
7.14%
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Best Drop In Replacement Filter
Feb 1, 2005, 07:20 PM
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Best Drop In Replacement Filter
I have a K&N drop in. I know there are a few on the market. I am concerned that to much dirt is getting through( Rumors ive heard?) Anyone switch companies for any reason?
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Feb 2, 2005, 02:53 AM
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bump for more responses. I'm curious about this too. Does the K&N REALLY cause any kind of problems?? I keep hearing "gossip" about it but I've always used them on other cars without any problems. eh??
Feb 2, 2005, 08:14 AM
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I am using a Blitz LM drop in filter. Performance wise, I'm pretty sure all the drop ins are around the same (1 hp or so increase, if that)...as far as filtering efficieny, I like the Blitz unit because it utilizes a steel mesh type material.
Feb 2, 2005, 10:15 AM
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K&N filters have been around for a LONG time, and in many cases more effective for stopping dirt, especially over a longer period of time than the foam filters.
K&N says clean it every 50k. Try doing that with your HKS foam
K&N says clean it every 50k. Try doing that with your HKS foam
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Feb 2, 2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bonestockevo8
I am using a Blitz LM drop in filter. Performance wise, I'm pretty sure all the drop ins are around the same (1 hp or so increase, if that)...as far as filtering efficieny, I like the Blitz unit because it utilizes a steel mesh type material.
Feb 2, 2005, 01:31 PM
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k&n is the way to go, been around for a long time and as long as u clean it every 20k-30k miles u will always have good performance from it. I have notived too better turbo response with it. And those rumors about letting more dust inside the engine is more true when it comes to foam filters.
Feb 2, 2005, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboWill
Honestly with my K&N drop in I noticed the turbo spooled a bit quicker vs the stock air filter.
Feb 2, 2005, 01:46 PM
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BMC...only one that I have seen that actually makes power. Franz @ KTR perf tested a wide assortmanet of filters and CA intakes, and the BMC drop in using the factory airbox made more power consistantly over all others he tested. A few front running ALMS and Grand-Am teams are running BMC filters....and hey Ferrari F1 teams uses as well.......
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Feb 2, 2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RaceBiscuit
bump for more responses. I'm curious about this too. Does the K&N REALLY cause any kind of problems?? I keep hearing "gossip" about it but I've always used them on other cars without any problems. eh??