What air filter do you use?
04-24-2004, 11:33 AM
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anyone that uses a oil based filter is going to want to clean your MAF every so often to get the oil off of the sensors. i was pinging bad before i cleaned mine. now i have none. also be careful putting a fresh re-charged filter back in too soon before it dries.
i first had a k&n, switched to a holly due to fitment issues and now run a fram
i first had a k&n, switched to a holly due to fitment issues and now run a fram
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04-24-2004, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
I use Purolator because I flow tested 4 paper types
and it came in 2nd (behind the SLP Blackwing filter)
for best pressure drop. Slightly better than Fram,
both better than GM OE paper filter. I didn't test
any foam filters but won't be using them, either.
and it came in 2nd (behind the SLP Blackwing filter)
for best pressure drop. Slightly better than Fram,
both better than GM OE paper filter. I didn't test
any foam filters but won't be using them, either.
I run a purrolator too, it replaced my K&N
I wanted the fram, as i heard it was good, but the local parts store didn't have it, so i bought the purolator, glad to know it was a good buy
Ryan
04-24-2004, 07:48 PM
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Hey run what makes you happy. I mean run what you believe in, there is way too many different belief's on what is better/worse... I'm sure someone has dynoed their car with a K&N vs let's say a Puralator, Fram, Wix paper filter.
Does anyone have any dyno info? I won't change mine regardless but atleast this post would benefit from some dyno numbers, Fred
Does anyone have any dyno info? I won't change mine regardless but atleast this post would benefit from some dyno numbers, Fred
04-24-2004, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lerajie
Holley Powershot
blue filter looks cool under my clear lid,good fitment,no gasket required.
blue filter looks cool under my clear lid,good fitment,no gasket required.
I will be throwing out my K & N and getting the Holley. I heard they fit better and IMO look better.
04-25-2004, 08:18 AM
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Paper filters will stop more dirt that the K&N...and ya dont have screw around and clean and oil that darn thing...too much oil and it screws up MAF...I change mine every 6000 miles I get a little more dirt with the FTRA..so I change more often.. 
04-25-2004, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by White Fire'99
anyone that uses a oil based filter is going to want to clean your MAF every so often to get the oil off of the sensors. i was pinging bad before i cleaned mine. now i have none. also be careful putting a fresh re-charged filter back in too soon before it dries.
i first had a k&n, switched to a holly due to fitment issues and now run a fram
i first had a k&n, switched to a holly due to fitment issues and now run a fram
04-25-2004, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by racecarr
How do ypu clean the MAF with out screwing up the sensors?
04-26-2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro SS 2002
Oiled filter 
My Donaldson is a paper filter.
My Donaldson is a paper filter.
04-26-2004, 11:16 PM
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i run a k&n in my 400ex which i have about 10k in so far. ive had that thing packed so full of dirt i actually had to scrape it out with a SCREWDRIVER a few times before cleaning. i run with no airbox lid so whatever gets thrown on it gets stuck. the inside of that filter has been spotless since day 1. every dirt track car ive ever wrenched on has had a k&n including the sprint car i did most of my wrenching on. i've seen them perform and i think ill keep mine. i will need a new gasket for it when i order my new lid though ... think i might use some badass weather stripping.
