Air filter
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Air filter
Alright, i don't have $$ to upgrade mine air box to a CAI. My question is if a buy a performance air filter (direct drop in one), does it make any different or i can just buy other OE approved filter. Thanks
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I have a K&N filter replacement and it feels a tad better.
Nothing that will cut my 1/4 time.
The only benefit is that I dont have to buy replacements. I could just clean this one.
Nothing that will cut my 1/4 time.
The only benefit is that I dont have to buy replacements. I could just clean this one.
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
The only benefit is that I dont have to buy replacements. I could just clean this one.
The fact the mod pays for itself over time?
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i am thinking to buy a K&N direct drop in filter to replace the stock one.
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
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Originally Posted by takume
i am thinking to buy a K&N direct drop in filter to replace the stock one.
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
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Doubt if it will harm your engine. Just that the performance won't be that great with a cheap filter compared to a quality filter. If used for a long period of time though, small particles may get through the filter and even through the small screen filter in the throttle body. Then, you'll have a problem
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Originally Posted by takume
i am thinking to buy a K&N direct drop in filter to replace the stock one.
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
but also thinking to get a CAI set off ebay. My question here is if it okay to use the ebay CAI on my car without changing the filter to some name brands( Such as K&N and AEM) filter? What will mostly happen? Will it screw up my engine or something real nasty will happen? Thanks in advanced
2. If you live in a wet climate prone to bad weather, I'd suggest a CAI system with a bypass valve. Hydrolocking is very possible.
3. With any cone filter, inpsect it before you install it. If the filiment is loose, then it might break. If there are any cracks in the rubber connector, then it could break.
4. Brand name intakes usually have a decent support system on the intake. Ebay intakes hang off the throttle body ... not good.
don't go cheap, you get what you pay for. Saving $25 now might cost you $100's in repairs later.