Apexi Power Intake

[supraman7mgte]

Does anyone know how often this should be replaced? (element that is)

 

[Poodles]

Lifetime.... Just wash it

 

[Duds]

It's not washable :3d_frown:, Should be good for around 30,000 miles.

 

[Poodles]

Sorry, was tired, was thinking the AEM dryflows (which are washable).

You can blow the Apexi's out from the inside with compressed air, but don't use too much pressure (read about someone using an electric leaf blower as well).

As I don't see anything about how often to replace and there are so many different numbers being thrown around, I'd replace it when it turns black, and more for the look than for the performance (as I bet it would still be working fine).

 

[Mastapip]

Sorry to bump this, but The thread is relevant to my question.

I remember reading (I think it was on MVP's website) that they were washable, but I've also heard from multiple people that they are NOT washable... so anyway.

If you can't wash it, can you re-oil it or something?

Maybe this is a stupid question, but might brake cleaner do anything?

 

[JDMMA70]

Apex'i intake are dry element intakes they are not to be oiled

 

[RazoE]

don't run an oiled filter anyway, they wreak havoc on the AFM sensor...

use a dry-flow..

 

[Mastapip]

Apex'i intake are dry element intakes they are not to be oiled

That's what i thought too, but someone else told me it was oiled.... Grr so many different answers.

 

[A. Jay]

The Power Intake incorporates a newly developed material (layer filter of dry density fibers) which improves the element density. This allows maximum protection from foreign materials entering the engine. Compared with past model, the Power Intake has also succeeded in decreasing its ventilation resistance by about 10% (pressure loss) for maximum performance and protection. The Power Intake is dry-type filter and is trouble free. Some of the problems associated with wet type cleaners, such as oil sticking to the air flow meter, are a thing of the past. The Power Intake is basically maintenance free. Filter replacement, when necessary, can be done at a very low cost.

The replacement for the mkiii intake kit is part # 500-A021, 160mm OD, 85mm ID.

 

[Koenigturbo]

don't run an oiled filter anyway, they wreak havoc on the AFM sensor...

use a dry-flow..

I have a K and N filter, they have a "Recharge" kit, it's oil,... should I not oil it?

 

[SideWinderGX]

I have the same...don't oil it, just clean it from the inside out from time to time.

 

[PCguylovesSupra]

Do they make this for an NA?? I have not been able find one for non turbos. I bought one once, because the salesperson said it did, but the elbow that came with it did not fit.

 

[suprarx7nut]

I used one from an MR2 that worked perfectly in the mk3.

I've never seen a need to "clean" it beyond blowing it out a little with compressed air.

 

[PCguylovesSupra]

I used one from an MR2 that worked perfectly in the mk3.

I've never seen a need to "clean" it beyond blowing it out a little with compressed air.

Is there a particular year for the MR2 that works the best for the MK3??

 

[steve1479]

There's kits available from A'pexi for the MA70's GA70's JZA70's & JZA80's

You can go on the english portion of A'pexi's site and view their product catalog. Then just go to your local performance supplier and order it.

HPF (I use them alot, I deal with Kris, tell him Steve from Canada sent you) is more than willing to order in parts from Japan if you want them.

 

[hvyman]

Ive washed mine before. Was definably cleaner after.