Amfab

I was gonna buy a new factory filter today, but I read somewhere that they are cheesier now....no rubber or something around the edge, something about them not sealing, or being too flexible.
I don't want a K&N due to the oil, I just want a high quality filter.

I found this:
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt....aspx?kc=ff799

and was wondering if anyone has tried them.

Any other suggestions are welcome

TIA

hawk14414

Never tried them, but the ad mentions that they are cleanable/re-usable. To me that implies an oiling system just like a K&N.....no?

WHB Porsche

Why are they green? Seems like a gimmick to me. A quality filter shouldn't need a gimmick to sell.

Amfab

Yeah I was kinda thinking that, I just heard that the factory filters dont have the foam around them anymore— is this true? Im just looking for quality, no gimmicks. Even though these were green they seemed constructed well, but I don't wanna have to worry about the oil issue

Amfab

oops, I went to their website, looks like they are an oil type like K&Ns. . . never mind

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/why.asp

9934SNY

I have one I use on my Lotus and am very satisfied...

TheOtherEric

lol, yup lotus owners use them. My wife has one.

JasonAndreas

The new style filter elements work just fine as long as you don't use a POS aftermarket airbox cover.

melman911

No gimmick. When I had my C55 AMG owners on the AMG forums swore by these filters. Never used them myself (sold the car before I had to replace them). They have a very good rep.

WHB Porsche

They may be quality, but is there a chemical reason that necessitates the green? Seems like a part that isn't seen being designed for aesthetics has something to make up for. I have no experience with these filters, this is just the feeling I get.

Paul E. Dodd

Last issue of SCCA's publication SportsCar had a dyno test on an RX8 (article written by multiple national SCCA AX champion Jason Isley) comparing the RX8 stock filter vs. K&N vs. Green. The Green filter made the most power by a few HP. May as well be green as any other color.

Whether the HP is worth the possible issues from the oil-type filter is your call.

Amfab

if I do the green oiled filter, what is the sensor that can be damaged, and is it reversible? Can the sensor be cleaned? Or does it need to be replaced?

TheOtherEric

It's the MAF sensor. I don't think you can clean it, just replace. You should do a search.

Most of us believe the K&N / Green is not worthwhile since (a) it's not clear that they filter as well as paper, and (b) risk of MAF sensor damage. Will you gain hp from it? Maybe a couple, but it'll be all at the high end and you'd never notice it.

But still, many people run K&N filters with no apparent problems.