Help choosing new air filter

[Justin]

I just sold my AFM specific Apexi air filter. I was going to replace it with a universal apexi filter but I thought that maybe I should see if there was anything better to go with? The apexi almost seems a little small.. my eventual power goal is 400-425.

input?

 

[OneJArpus]

Edit: ready post # 13

 

[Ma70.Ent]

AEM Dry Flo!

 

[eman2289]

There is a site that has reviews of many filters. Ill try and find it. But Apexi came out on top.

EDIT: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

 

[jdub]

K&N is actually crap...flows good, but doesn't catch dirt for squat.

Dry filters are the way to go...AEM is making a good synthetic media dry filter.

 

[catback]

AEM dry flo here. love it! no complaints

 

[GrimJack]

AEM or Apexi, whatever you can get your mittens on, especially for your climate.

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

That test is really old and I suspect biased, but regardless, I'd still lean towards the Apex'i and/or a decent dry filter.

I have that HKS, and I'm pretty sure its a dry type, not wet.

Also, its not washable. I washed it and a bunch of little pieces of foam came off...wtf...fortunately its still "usable" though, not gigantic chunks or anything

 

[7MGTEsup]

I remember reading on here a few months ago one member found that the filter for a Honda Accord fitted well and was a paper cone filter. I will have to see if I can dig up the thread.

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18699&highlight=air+filter

 

[OneJSupra]

K&N is actually crap...flows good, but doesn't catch dirt for squat.

Dry filters are the way to go...AEM is making a good synthetic media dry filter.

Agreed, K&N is crap. Go with AEM. Best filtration and good flow you just can't beat that. I use it in all my cars including the 1J.

 

[GrimJack]

That test is really old and I suspect biased, but regardless, I'd still lean towards the Apex'i and/or a decent dry filter.

I have that HKS, and I'm pretty sure its a dry type, not wet.

Also, its not washable. I washed it and a bunch of little pieces of foam came off...wtf...fortunately its still "usable" though, not gigantic chunks or anything

I've actually seen this test repeated several times over the years by different groups, with very similar results. Otherwise I'd be questioning the bias as well!

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

Nice to know! I'm glad the results arent biased dthen; however those filters sure are expensive

 

[OneJArpus]

wow after reading around i change my mind. AEM Dry Flow for sure


http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=826

 

[starscream5000]

AC Delco.

 

[Poodles]

The best filter is paper...but it doesn't flow for crap.

The last test I saw was on an STi, and the HKS filter LOST power over the stock airbox, and overall the best one was the ARC airbox. Too bad finding one is a major pain and it doesn't fit the 7M...