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WRXlerate 2009-09-04 08:49 PM

Need a new air filter...Need your 2 cents
 
Just thought I'd ask a few locals for some honest opinions on which air filter to go with. I have read a ton of crap and dont' know what to believe. Just curious what you were using and what to stay away from??? I've used oem sti in the past but would rather not spend $80 on a darn air filter unless it is the best out there. And yes I did search here but the thread was from '06, peoples preferences may have changed :)
For stock airbox that is.

Dean 2009-09-04 09:20 PM

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm

Basically, you can have flow, or filtration, pick one.

That said, I use K&N. anything small enough to get through it can't be any bigger or more abrasive than carbon particles flying around the combustion chamber.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-04 10:07 PM

I also have the K&N drop in. Doesn't really add anything except it sounds a little cooler.

zpeed 2009-09-04 10:42 PM

I use K&N because it's also washable and reusable. Unless you rally or drive in the dirt.

knucklesplitter 2009-09-05 08:39 AM

I have a K&N filter to sell - $20. Cleaned and oiled.

K&N works great. Just follow the cleaning/oiling instructions and don't overoil it.

Dean 2009-09-05 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklesplitter (Post 139327)
I have a K&N filter to sell - $20. Cleaned and oiled.

K&N works great. Just follow the cleaning/oiling instructions and don't overoil it.

Buy that now!!!

WRXlerate 2009-09-05 09:26 AM

I thought subies didn't like K&Ns because the oil residue that comes off of the filter builds up on the MAF and causes abnormal readings....not true??

Dean 2009-09-05 09:39 AM

Only a problem if you over oil them. Read the instructions and take your time... It can take an hour for the oil to wick through the filter. Only fill in after waiting... flipping it over a couple times helps it wick as well. Don't get tempted to "paint" the filter with oil.

cody 2009-09-06 12:49 AM

OEM. It's dusty in NV.

k-dogg39 2009-09-06 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody (Post 139346)
OEM. It's dusty in NV.

Same here and yes it is.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-09-06 09:42 AM

My MAF has gotten some oil on it from my K&N but I just take it out and clean it with windex and a paper towel and everything is fine.

That was a joke. Do not do that.

sperry 2009-09-06 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice (Post 139348)
My MAF has gotten some oil on it from my K&N but I just take it out and clean it with windex and a paper towel and everything is fine.

That was a joke. Do not do that.

Kragen sells actual MAF cleaner for like $5 a can.

A1337STI 2009-09-11 09:27 AM

+1 K&N

Its dusty in NV, and K&N started off doing Dirt bike air filters....
I use em in my rally car and autox car. :D


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