Which Aftermarke Air Filter? K&N? eBay? [Merged 11-7]

[gstspyder1998]

Does anybody know where I can get a new Injen Air Filter? I want to get a new one because mine is getting too dirty to clean.

 

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http://www.extrememotorsports.com/g2cat/air.htm


thats was not hard at all!

 

[marbearfive]

Hey I have a question. Maybe this is dumb, but I'm very new to this whole car business, but am trying to learn. But how much difference does the K&N filter make? I bought one because I was told it'd be a good idea, but I guess I just kind of wondered why...? If anyone could help me out that'd be cool. Thanks.

 

[Turbo98]

It sucks in more air then regular filters...and for turbo cars that makes a huge difference!

 

[RedLineShifter]

The sensor thing.. i know exactly what ur talking about, unplug the battery for about 5 mins. after u take out the old filter.. then put the new one in and replug the battery, sometimes it will not recognize the filter, and do more harm than good.

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by RedLineShifter
The sensor thing.. i know exactly what ur talking about, unplug the battery for about 5 mins. after u take out the old filter.. then put the new one in and replug the battery, sometimes it will not recognize the filter, and do more harm than good.

Um... ? ? ?

Anyway, there was (and I suppose still is) an issue with some RTV gasket sealer/replacers giving off enough fumes to bother some O2 sensors, which the ECM would try to correct for, screwing some things up. I don't recall if this was ever a catastrophic event, or just more for the smog watchers to get in a huff about. Last I've heard about this was in the early 90s, I don't know if it's anything you still have to watch out for.
I've not heard anything about filter oil affecting engine sensors.

 

[RedLineShifter]

Originally posted by Defiant


Um... ? ? ?

Anyway, there was (and I suppose still is) an issue with some RTV gasket sealer/replacers giving off enough fumes to bother some O2 sensors, which the ECM would try to correct for, screwing some things up. I don't recall if this was ever a catastrophic event, or just more for the smog watchers to get in a huff about. Last I've heard about this was in the early 90s, I don't know if it's anything you still have to watch out for.
I've not heard anything about filter oil affecting engine sensors.

trust me, i ussually get 350 miles to a full tank of gas, after i put the filter in the first time, it was 300, maybe less. Guy at another forum told me to do it, got up even higher next week. Not like its gonna hurt ur car, only 5 mins. anyways.

 

[13secGST]

Originally posted by RedLineShifter


trust me, i ussually get 350 miles to a full tank of gas, after i put the filter in the first time, it was 300, maybe less. Guy at another forum told me to do it, got up even higher next week. Not like its gonna hurt ur car, only 5 mins. anyways.

all that you did is reset your ECU...which is a good idea after you do upgrades. but it should have done it by itself through your driving. sounds like your cars weird

 

[RipperXX]

ok the procarparts air filter says it comes with an adapter hence "Air Filter and Adapter"

anyway just wonder since the K&N airfilter is a oval shape does it?? and just which would be the best... the procarparts is a cone.. but duno if that counts for squat..


I just want the most bang for my buck... cause i HATE!!!!!! spending more than $50 on a airfilter...i mean it actuly realy piss's me off..

 

[NOSNUSE]

Go with the K&N, it is one of the best filters out there IMO, I have used them for years. I think mine was like $36 for a 1g.

 

[RipperXX]

well do you need an adapter for it? cause of it's odd shape..

 

[NOSNUSE]

I didn't need one with mine, i just cut the air box and used the bottom part to hold it down with the clamps from the rest of the airbox

 

[qwall]

no adapter is needed if you get the one designed for your car. You can get KN shipped to you for $35-$40, go their website and look at the dealers carrying their products. If you think about it , Even if you spend $50 on filter it still comes out cheaper in the long run. You don't have to replace it every 6000 and it helps your engine breath a lot better.

 

[RipperXX]

yea i know i just hate spending money on filters..


well thx i'll order the K&N then..

 

[2GeNTSi]

For you guys with the intakes with the MAS adapter...I took off my airbox yesterday and noticed that the shape of the MAS inlet was an oval. Now I looked online on K+N and the only filter they have for this sort of inlet was under their "unique" section. So I did some looking around and found this:

http://store6.yimg.com/I/racerwheel_1736_155386162

I'm assuming this bolts on right to the MAS adapter and creates the inlet into a circle??? I mean it's pretty obvious but I'm paranoid when it comes to buying things online through looking at a picture.

 

[PSIcho]

That's the right one.

 

[dave99gst]

Yup

 

[Race94]

I've seen great gains on aspirated cars but i don't think they do much on turbo cars. I have a "K&N" wich i think is a cheapo, so that's why i ask because i would consider buying a real performance filter if it was worth the power.

Thanks

 

[13secGST]

K&N is one of the best you can buy...do you have something that replaces the whole box (FIPK) or just a replacement filter...I doubt a replacement in the stock box would help that much but when I added my FIPK I notice a difference...it wasn't HUGE but I noticed it so there was something.

 

[Defiant]

I noticed a surprising gain on the assometer with a K&N drop-in. And again when I went to a cone with no box.

 

[RSTwnnabe]

whats the differnce between the filter and a FIPK? sorry i am buying my GST tommorow and i want to know waht these parts are so i can do it right the first time. Dave

 

[Groomz]

The FIPK replaces the airbox, the regular filter is a factory replacement for the stock one. That is all.

 

[LifIsPeachy02]

I got the FIPK and i love it. I noticed a diffrence as well...like the other guy said, not a HUGE diffrence but one none the less. It will also make ur car sound a lot more mean. You will be able to hear the turbo a lot more and the BOV will be louder. Good Luck.

 

[RSTwnnabe]

so where do i get his FIPK? and how much is it. anyone got a link? thanks
Dave

 

[LifIsPeachy02]

i got mine at Advance Auto Parts. it was $120.Cheapest at a parts store. Dunno bout NAPA. Cheaper than Autozone and Pepboys.

 

[hondakilla90]

Cant You just hack the stock air can or take it out.