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AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 12:18 AM

What is the best air filter brand BESIDES K&N. I have a stock intake box and am looking for a drop-in (NOT K&N).

I kept saying not K&N because there will be that one person who says it anyway

Gabe4AFE · 08-15-2010, 12:23 AM

K&N is the only one that I know of that is any good, that drops into the stock air box. Honestly, unless its a super soft mushroom mesh one, they are all the same.

AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 12:26 AM

reason I say no K&N is because Drop in filters from them yield no gains, hence I see no reason to install a filter which allows only a marginal amount more of air, not even worth mentioning and allows more dirt through than a standard filter.

Gabe4AFE · 08-15-2010, 12:48 AM

You won't find one... Stick to the standard paper filters my dude.

AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 12:53 AM

lol thats what I am asking. What is the best brand? Like Fram, purolator etc

Gabe4AFE · 08-15-2010, 12:59 AM

All those brands are more or less the same... they are built at OEM specifications. I normally just get what ever is cheaper if I don't have an intake on a car.

TalonTsi97 · 08-15-2010, 01:01 AM

i don't know if they make a drop in but Amsoil is a great company, & many people in the evo community use them with success.

**TROLL** · 08-15-2010, 01:07 AM

So you are looking for OEM replacement, or an upgrade?

AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 01:12 AM

OEM replacement, guess I didn't make that clear sorry.

Supraru · 08-15-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

OEM replacement, guess I didn't make that clear sorry.

So now this makes it really confusing. You don't want a stock filter and you don't want a filter that supposedly "flows better" that supposedly is a waste of money.

Your only options now are another filter brand that improves flow compared to the original filter or a stock replacement.

That brings me to the confusion part. If you're just looking for a stock replacement have you ever thought about driving your car to pepboys, advance auto, auto zone? All places where you can purchase a replacement air filter that isn't the stock expensive ones. What is this world coming to now a days.

AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 02:14 PM

Like I said previously, I was trying to find out which company (Fram, Purilator, etc, besides K&N) makes the best OE spec drop-in filter

Gabe4AFE already answered my question.

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Originally Posted by Gabe4AFE

All those brands are more or less the same... they are built at OEM specifications. I normally just get what ever is cheaper if I don't have an intake on a car.

I also ripped out the airbox resonators out of my Jetta which were highly restrictive.

rich33389 · 08-15-2010, 02:15 PM

Amsoils EA air filters is what you are looking for. They are supposed to flow more air while still filtering well.

AutobahnRacer · 08-15-2010, 02:26 PM

Site took me to http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=C371531-EA Doesn't look correct but its the only air filter for my vehicle by them

Supraru · 08-15-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carministrator

Like I said previously, I was trying to find out which company (Fram, Purilator, etc, besides K&N) makes the best OE spec drop-in filter

Gabe4AFE already answered my question.

I also ripped out the airbox resonators out of my Jetta which were highly restrictive.

So you are trying to find less restrictive oe filter replacements? Make sense mane.

You stated earlier you didn't want k&n since it lets to much debris in. You either want something free flowing for whatever power you can get from it or something that is stock that will block all the dirt and crap.

Honduh · 08-15-2010, 07:01 PM

Who told you k&n drop in filters don't flow more? I'm not saying either way, I'm just curious who told you that.

Also, you can clean and re-oil a k&n prolonging its life and not have to keep buying new paper elements.

jpalamar · 08-16-2010, 08:00 AM

Purolator makes awsome stuff, especially for the price. It is what I use on all my cars, except the GTO because I have the full KNN intake.

Also there is no gains to be had from a KNN drop in. GM High Preformance mag did a test awhile back with a V8. They did no filter, stock filter, and KNN. It was less then 1 HP gained with KNN VS no filter... I've never spend all that for a drop in just to spend another $15 on the cleaning it.

Subie_sleeper · 08-16-2010, 09:55 AM

I'll throw my .02 in here.
If you're NOT looking for a lot more power, the K&N drop-in might be worth a second look if fuel economy is part of your equation.
We put the K&N drop-in into the wifes 2010 Legacy 3.6R & saw a roughly 3 MPG (average) increase. Then another 2ish when we switched to synthetic.
We've managed up to 33 MPG on the highway at 75-80 mph coming home from Massachusetts, 35 MPG @ 5 over the limit.

jpalamar · 08-16-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

I'll throw my .02 in here.
If you're NOT looking for a lot more power, the K&N drop-in might be worth a second look if fuel economy is part of your equation.
We put the K&N drop-in into the wifes 2010 Legacy 3.6R & saw a roughly 3 MPG (average) increase. Then another 2ish when we switched to synthetic.
We've managed up to 33 MPG on the highway at 75-80 mph coming home from Massachusetts, 35 MPG @ 5 over the limit.

I've never seen any gains from using expensive filters or oils... MPG or preformance. I'm jelous.

Subie_sleeper · 08-16-2010, 05:14 PM

I originally thought we'd get a little more punch when starting out from a light etc. (with the k&n) I was disappointed until she told me her avg. fuel economy had increased.
Then we compared the notes (yes, she keeps notes

) from before the filter & synthetic changeover.
The only other possible scenario is that the car was still breaking in..... We did the filter & oil a week apart at around 4500 miles. First oil change on the new car.

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AutobahnRacer · 08-16-2010, 09:53 PM

Well I bought a Purolator Pureone air filter since it was the same price as a regular Purolator, I have to say I am quite impressed with the construction of the product and quality, seems to flow pretty good. I feel a gain but thats probably because I ripped all of the airbox resonators out.

Either way for quality I can vouch now for Purolator, I will revive this post should it die prematurely. I also replaced my cabin filter which was beyond the word of disgusting. Rotted, falling apart, and dirt and dirt everywhere. Yuck

08-15-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Best filter brand What is the best air filter brand BESIDES K&N. I have a stock intake box and am looking for a drop-in (NOT K&N). I kept saying not K&N because there will be that one person who says it anyway

08-15-2010, 12:23 AM	#2
Gabe4AFE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Your Pocket Member #14153 My Ride: 96 Ford Explorer Sport - 4x4 iTrader: (1)	K&N is the only one that I know of that is any good, that drops into the stock air box. Honestly, unless its a super soft mushroom mesh one, they are all the same. __________________ *You won't find nothin' that he can't fix, with WD40 & a Craftsman Wrench!*

08-15-2010, 12:48 AM	#4
Gabe4AFE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Your Pocket Member #14153 My Ride: 96 Ford Explorer Sport - 4x4 iTrader: (1)	You won't find one... Stick to the standard paper filters my dude. __________________ *You won't find nothin' that he can't fix, with WD40 & a Craftsman Wrench!*

08-15-2010, 12:59 AM	#6
Gabe4AFE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Your Pocket Member #14153 My Ride: 96 Ford Explorer Sport - 4x4 iTrader: (1)	All those brands are more or less the same... they are built at OEM specifications. I normally just get what ever is cheaper if I don't have an intake on a car. __________________ *You won't find nothin' that he can't fix, with WD40 & a Craftsman Wrench!*

08-15-2010, 01:01 AM	#7
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	i don't know if they make a drop in but Amsoil is a great company, & many people in the evo community use them with success. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-15-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	reason I say no K&N is because Drop in filters from them yield no gains, hence I see no reason to install a filter which allows only a marginal amount more of air, not even worth mentioning and allows more dirt through than a standard filter.

08-15-2010, 12:53 AM	#5
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	lol thats what I am asking. What is the best brand? Like Fram, purolator etc

08-15-2010, 01:12 AM	#9
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	OEM replacement, guess I didn't make that clear sorry. Last edited by AutobahnRacer; 08-15-2010 at 01:32 AM.

08-15-2010, 02:15 PM	#12
rich33389 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Member #6487 My Ride: 91 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	Amsoils EA air filters is what you are looking for. They are supposed to flow more air while still filtering well.

08-15-2010, 02:26 PM	#13
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Site took me to http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=C371531-EA Doesn't look correct but its the only air filter for my vehicle by them

08-15-2010, 07:01 PM	#15
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Who told you k&n drop in filters don't flow more? I'm not saying either way, I'm just curious who told you that. Also, you can clean and re-oil a k&n prolonging its life and not have to keep buying new paper elements.

08-16-2010, 08:00 AM	#16
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Purolator makes awsome stuff, especially for the price. It is what I use on all my cars, except the GTO because I have the full KNN intake. Also there is no gains to be had from a KNN drop in. GM High Preformance mag did a test awhile back with a V8. They did no filter, stock filter, and KNN. It was less then 1 HP gained with KNN VS no filter... I've never spend all that for a drop in just to spend another $15 on the cleaning it.

08-16-2010, 09:55 AM	#17
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	I'll throw my .02 in here. If you're NOT looking for a lot more power, the K&N drop-in might be worth a second look if fuel economy is part of your equation. We put the K&N drop-in into the wifes 2010 Legacy 3.6R & saw a roughly 3 MPG (average) increase. Then another 2ish when we switched to synthetic. We've managed up to 33 MPG on the highway at 75-80 mph coming home from Massachusetts, 35 MPG @ 5 over the limit. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-16-2010, 05:14 PM	#19
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	Best filter brand I originally thought we'd get a little more punch when starting out from a light etc. (with the k&n) I was disappointed until she told me her avg. fuel economy had increased. Then we compared the notes (yes, she keeps notes ) from before the filter & synthetic changeover. The only other possible scenario is that the car was still breaking in..... We did the filter & oil a week apart at around 4500 miles. First oil change on the new car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-16-2010, 09:53 PM	#20
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Well I bought a Purolator Pureone air filter since it was the same price as a regular Purolator, I have to say I am quite impressed with the construction of the product and quality, seems to flow pretty good. I feel a gain but thats probably because I ripped all of the airbox resonators out. Either way for quality I can vouch now for Purolator, I will revive this post should it die prematurely. I also replaced my cabin filter which was beyond the word of disgusting. Rotted, falling apart, and dirt and dirt everywhere. Yuck