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Stock Air Box Vs. Penel Filter Vs. Pod Filter

Baysidebluebnr34

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Baysidebluebnr34

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just wanted to get so thoughts on air filters, I have a gtr and I am thinking about changing to a k&n pannel or pod filters, but want to know if there is any point to change to pods instead of just a k&n panel? :blink:

joe2548 Enthusiast

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in victoria pod filters are legal.

pods make a cool sucking sound(if u like that kinda stuff) but most of them have very coarse elements and let to much dust in if u ask me.

do u want to wear ur engine for the sake of 2hp?

go the k&n panel filter.

MADGT4 Mentor

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The Mines machine runs airbox.

Surely no one can argue with that.

I love that! So true!

I'm about to upgrade alot of components in the engine and i think i may be switching back to stock air box!

maccattack Proficient

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Have a look at the ARC Super Induction Box. Draws air like a pod but should avoid being defected due to its design. I run one in my GTR. It actually has two intake panels - on top and on the side. All alloy construction with replaceable filters. Worth a look :)

benm Grand Master

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The ARC box does look cool and efficient however its also around $500 which is abit rich if you ask me.

I'm still not sure if I should convert back to the std airbox or get a custom made enclosure.

Does anyone happen to have a pic of a std R32 GTR airbox?

rev210 Grand Master

rev210

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I went from pods (heat sheilded), back to the factory airbox with K&N panel. The air pick up at the front bar means 'rammed' air at speed keeps the box closer to a positive air pressure which reduces the resistance to flow.

The factory airbox's chamber volume could be improved however for higher horsepower.

The ARC airbox ; where does the air get draw in from as it looks to me like it might still suck in hot engine bay air?

Baysidebluebnr34 Rising Star

Baysidebluebnr34

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I have decided to keep the standard air box and put a k&n filter in.

I had the box out the other day and discovered there is two inlets, one on top and one on the side.

The one on the side is blocked of from the factory but the bung can be removed easy( this one draws cold air from inside the fender) this also helps with the induction noise and you can hear the standard blow off valves.

N1GTR Grand Master

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I bought both a standard box with a nismo filter (thanks tosh) and an arc box, settled for arc box, so after having each of the 3 options i chose arc box

Benm : at the next cruise you can inspect one if you want, its currently in my mates silver r32

rev210 Grand Master

rev210

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Air filter is a seriously small horsepower improvement. The fact that you gain anything on a dyno is soemtimes negated when you dyno/test with the bonnet 'down' as you always ought to. The airflow characteristics at speed are often quite different to the dyno booth.

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If you have an NA car do you get induction noise if you have a podfilter? I was thinking about putting one in with a heat shield but dont want any annoying noise.

You do as i have a pod on my N/A but it runs through the intercooler holes in the car out to the front just behind the front bumper. Dont know if that makes a differences.

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