by "Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
Published 03/29/2017 at 22:27
by "Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
Published 03/29/2017 at 22:27
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It’s dry so no oil to screw up any sensors. Washable so no more buying paper based filters. But.... do they suck? As in, do they not do their job and filter properly?
"AkursedX" (akursedx)
03/29/2017 at 22:31, STARS: 0
I’ve had one of these in my wife’s Mazda5 for probably 40k miles. It seems to do a decent job at filtering. I haven’t noticed anything egregious post-filter as far as buildup.
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
03/29/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1
My GM intake for my Sol has a “non-washable” filter, but as it turns out it’s actually a washable filter made by AEM (the box actually has an AEM P/N). No problems whatsoever with mine, and makes a nice noise too.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
03/29/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 1
I researched them pretty closely when I was looking, the AEM dryflow has one of the best balances of filtering and flow. Catches 97-99% of debris, flows as well as any of the other options (besides stuff like K&N), and can go longer between cleanings without adverse impact on performance. A K&N and other similar types flow very well initially, but because of how they work (big holes, sticky oil traps dirt) they soon come down to the same flow level (or worse) as any other filter as the dirt tightens up the holes.
Fwiw I have an AEM, it’s been fine. You aren’t going to notice much of a difference anyways unless you’re right on the edge of your usable CFM. So the AEM makes more sense than a K&N because it filters far better and performance isn’t going to be affected much. And as a bonus you don’t have to clean oil off your MAF sensor.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/29/2017 at 22:51, STARS: 0
I’m more worried about summer time when I find myself on diet/gravel roads and it hasn’t rained in weeks
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/29/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 0
I’m tempted. The no name brand is $9 and the Mazda oem is $20. So for a lifetime filter at $32 the price makes sense. I was just worried how good they are at actually filtering. I find myself on dry gravel/dirt roads from time to time on top of normal driving.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
03/29/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 1
I ran gravel for hours on end last summer and haven’t had issues. Inside of the airbox could be eaten off. I know I’m a small sample but like I said the data says they filter very well.
"t0ast" (t0ast217)
03/29/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0
I had an AEM Dryflow filter + hydrophobic sock on a cold air intake which hung down into the grille opening of my MX-5 ( example ) for about 45k miles. FWIW, I didn’t run into any issues with it and I couldn’t find any discernible amount of dirt/grime on the MAF or intake tract after I removed it for autocross classing reasons. I wouldn’t expect any noticeable changes in power with just the filter alone (or most intakes for that matter), but if it makes economic sense then more power to you.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/29/2017 at 23:33, STARS: 0
Purely economics. I know a filter alone doesn’t give power gains like the packaging at autozone says.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/29/2017 at 23:34, STARS: 1
I think I’ll do it. It’ll pay for itself pretty quickly.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
03/30/2017 at 00:14, STARS: 1
i run AEM filters on all my vehicles. Always worked great
