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Mar 29, 2014 | 07:36 AM

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I havent ran a filter in the last three years and not planning on it with my new build.

Mar 29, 2014 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CameronVic

Yes, I picked up 1.5mph in the 8th just by taking the filter off. For my car, it was a 35-45whp difference. If your filter is a big restriction, it could pick up more. The tune will have to be adjusted, the car will want more fuel without the filter.

Wrong

He was asking if he MOVED his filter, if there would be any difference, not if he flat out removed it... so in fact, I am right. Thanks

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Mar 29, 2014 | 11:12 AM

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Yes, car is a pure street car and I am too poor to risk my turbo to gain some HP when I could just add another pound or two.

Thanks guys.

Mar 30, 2014 | 05:15 PM

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Oh, also, a filter on a turbo causes more strain on the thrust bearing because the compressor is in essence, trying to pull itself out of the compressor housing because of the vacuum created by the filter.