Anyone tried these filters?
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Anyone tried these filters?
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
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
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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
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oops, I went to their website, looks like they are an oil type like K&Ns. . . never mind
http://www.greenfilterusa.com/why.asp
http://www.greenfilterusa.com/why.asp
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The new style filter elements work just fine as long as you don't use a POS aftermarket airbox cover.
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Why are they green? Seems like a gimmick to me. A quality filter shouldn't need a gimmick to sell.
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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.
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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.
Whether the HP is worth the possible issues from the oil-type filter is your call.
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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?
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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.