has any one taken apar the black box on the afm
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Jdub: Yeah, I've gone back to the stock setup with a WIX. I might try the PureOne in the future. Fwiw I had the same kind of oil analysis results when using the Bracket oiled filter verus stock paper on a few airplanes too.
In all fairness to Shaeff we were talking about the K&N. Based on that homebrewed test the other filter he mentioned appears a good mix of flow and filtration. If I was highly modified and was using a high flow induction system and couldn't use the stock airbox I'd probably use that. The bottom line though is it still wouldn't filter as well as paper. Even the Delco should flow more than enough in the same situation. The issue would be mounting it.
At any rate I wouldn't use a K&N unless it had a precharger on it and since that brings filtration closer to stock why do it? I suppose if I lived in a very clean area (say the PNW) I might accept more engine wear with less filtration but I wouldn't be that happy about doing it. I do kinda miss that turbo sucking whine the K&N offered but I can live without it. All this is my two cents of course...others can do what as they wish.
In all fairness to Shaeff we were talking about the K&N. Based on that homebrewed test the other filter he mentioned appears a good mix of flow and filtration. If I was highly modified and was using a high flow induction system and couldn't use the stock airbox I'd probably use that. The bottom line though is it still wouldn't filter as well as paper. Even the Delco should flow more than enough in the same situation. The issue would be mounting it.
At any rate I wouldn't use a K&N unless it had a precharger on it and since that brings filtration closer to stock why do it? I suppose if I lived in a very clean area (say the PNW) I might accept more engine wear with less filtration but I wouldn't be that happy about doing it. I do kinda miss that turbo sucking whine the K&N offered but I can live without it. All this is my two cents of course...others can do what as they wish.
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jetjock said:
Hmmm...and of course, I live in one of the most dusty areas of the country you can imagine :3d_frown:
Guess it's time to fab a box and get rid of the K&N.
know fact that the apexi flow more then k&N i tried em both out now the reson being is this my intake noise incresed when i put the apexi on
and it has bean tested in alot of mags jap ones
k&n are great for map based cars any thign that is hot wire karma ect it will over time coat stuff in oil
now another agument that i get is the over oiling issues i ahve oiled alot fo filter in my life and you knwo what ever out fo the package then tend to drip/spray oil
and the blizt one is crappy filter but don't quote me on that that is what i have herd
and it has bean tested in alot of mags jap ones
k&n are great for map based cars any thign that is hot wire karma ect it will over time coat stuff in oil
now another agument that i get is the over oiling issues i ahve oiled alot fo filter in my life and you knwo what ever out fo the package then tend to drip/spray oil
and the blizt one is crappy filter but don't quote me on that that is what i have herd
ive been running a blitz sus filter for over 5yrs. Had no problems with it. Love the induction sound.
miggles said:
ok never used one so i can say nothing
but i do liek the point that it clean able and never ever ware's out
oh yae i know of peron that bought ebay vertion and it sucked alot it let ton of drit into his car and dusted it to death so he sasy