"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
02/05/2020 at 23:55 • Filed to: Project Ricer
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"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
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The old ones were trash. Don’t buy the cheapies off amazon even if they have good reviews, go to the forums to see what actual enthusiasts buy. The old are ECOGard or something, way too restrictive and very weak, causing them to get sucked into the intake and bent. No bueno. I bought some K&N drop ins and the difference is shocking. Feels more powerful, definitely more mid-range torque and a more even power band. Overall very much worth the money.
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wafflesnfalafel
> dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
02/06/2020 at 00:44 |
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interesting - I need to try one of those K&N. I tried generic and they were noticeably worse than stock so I quickly swapped an OEM unit back in. Any issues with the filter oil/goo on the O2 sensor?
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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> wafflesnfalafel
02/06/2020 at 01:06 |
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Nope, I’ll just have to clean the MAF every 3 months or so
gettingoldercarguy
> wafflesnfalafel
02/06/2020 at 01:38 |
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Aem are very good
Sovande
> dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
02/06/2020 at 06:58 |
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The last “upgrade” I would ever make is an intake air filter. Louder isn't better in this instance and oiling an air filter is an absurd exercise in futility. Get a dry paper filter from a reputable manufacturer (I like to use the one the manufacturer recommends). Most have vastly more filter media than is found in a K&N and they will never screw up your MAF sensor.
DipodomysDeserti
> dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
02/06/2020 at 09:11 |
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Pretty decent study looking at aftermarket and OEM air filters. K&N was shown to have a higher pressure drop (less airflow) when both clean and dirty. Also clogged quicker. The benefit I see from K&N is you don’t have to throw them away.
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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> DipodomysDeserti
02/06/2020 at 09:22 |
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Well it’s good that they’re technically a knockoff, and it’s a dry filter.
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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> Sovande
02/06/2020 at 09:23 |
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They’re actually a knockoff dry filter, but still reusable.
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DipodomysDeserti
> dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
02/06/2020 at 10:19 |
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So it’s just a regular filter died red?
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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford
> DipodomysDeserti
02/06/2020 at 11:16 |
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No, it’s reusable, and the meshing is metal. It’s very high quality and has great reviews