K&n Filter

[_bobo_]

Hey im probably going to get a k&n air filter but just wanted to know do you hear any sucking noise compared to a pod filter??

i just got my car imported and it was serviced with a new air filter so i dont know what to do yet but its a recaro brand filter.

[ignuz]

If the K&N filter is just a panel filter you won't hear much intake, it would be muffled by the stock airbox.

You're only really going to get the intake sound if you have a pod..

[_bobo_]

hmmmm thought so

i want low-mid torque for launch n that but i want the sucking noise too

[ignuz]

hmmmm thought so

i want low-mid torque for launch n that but i want the sucking noise too

A pod filter doesn't really mess with your low-mid torque at all.. That would have more to do with your exhaust,clutch,tyres in most circumstances..

[_bobo_]

but doesnt k&n give u better response when accelerating and pod filter give you better top end speed or high end torque something like that

[ignuz]

but doesnt k&n give u better response when accelerating and pod filter give you better top end speed or high end torque something like that

It's been said by some members on the forums here that they've noticed a little lack of low torque after putting on a POD.. But I think the gains/differences aren't that noticable.. You're car just breathers cleaner, should run a little more efficiently, get more km's per tank of fuel. I had a boxed POD with cold air intake on it on my old 33 GTS. That seemd to give me the best of both worlds.

[_bobo_]

yeah if i go with pod im gone need heat shield and good setup so it breaths cold air properly...and im not to good at all this stuff

[ignuz]

yeah if i go with pod im gone need heat shield and good setup so it breaths cold air properly...and im not to good at all this stuff

There's a member on the forums here called Maxx he makes and sells the boxes for R33's anyway it just replaced your stock airobox, encloses the pod, has a clear plastic top so you can see in and still keeps the stock snorkel feed.. See below. If you wanted to get more out of it I'd set up some PVC piping or something from the front bar to blow underneath the pod aswell.. More air can't hurt.

[scotty014]

i have a yellow paper panel filter on my r34 im not sure what brand it is but it was on it when i got it. anyway above 4000rpm i can hear a sucking noise it sounds pretty cool. and in my old car i had a k and n air filter and it used to make more of a whistling noise, but both weren't really loud but you could hear them without the radio on.

[Greg]

I started with the stock airbox, went to a pod in a cold airbox with cold air feed, and then back to the standard air box with an Apexi panel filter.

When I changed back to the standard air box, I could notice the following:

- less top end pull

- much better lower end torque for day to day driving

- quieter

If you decide to get a pod, definitely get a heat shield and pipe some cold air to it. I'd recommend a dry/paper filter, not an oiled one like K&N. In a test the Apexi filter had the best filtration and flows just as well or better than the others. It is dry so you can just blow it out with an air compressor when it needs cleaning - ie no messy oil kits.

[_bobo_]

so you reckon $89 for the Apexi pod filter kit (sliding performance) is the way to go with a heat shield rather than a K&N panel filter in stock airbox?

[Eug]

put your $89 elsewhere i say. however if you like the whoosh whoosh noises then by all means go for it.

i circuit race and use the stock airbox & panel filter.

[shaun123]

I used to have a Apexi power intake pod but recently noticed it was dirty so i put the stock air box back on again. The car runs the same, if not better (smoother?).

I could only hear the suction noise if the bonnet was open otherwise i really didn't notice much of a suction noise that everyone goes on about. IMO save your $89, spend it on something else

btw you might find this useful, it gives a comparison on the different brands: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

Edited October 18, 2007 by shaun123

[_bobo_]

hmmm i have my mind made up one minute then change hahhaha

$89 Apexi Pod

or around $100+ for K&N panel filter

i still duno yet

im sort of leaning towards k&n Panel filter

[Greg]

I used to have a Apexi power intake pod but recently noticed it was dirty so i put the stock air box back on again. The car runs the same, if not better (smoother?).

I could only hear the suction noise if the bonnet was open otherwise i really didn't notice much of a suction noise that everyone goes on about. IMO save your $89, spend it on something else

btw you might find this useful, it gives a comparison on the different brands: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

You should have cleaned your pod!! It makes a massive difference.

I agree that the Apexi pod does not make much sucking noise, but it is louder than the standard box.

hmmm i have my mind made up one minute then change hahhaha

$89 Apexi Pod

or around $100+ for K&N panel filter

i still duno yet

im sort of leaning towards k&n Panel filter

I'd go with the panel filter

[R34TRK]

Just wondering what pod filter to get on my 34 gt

I want a sucking noise

which pod delivers on that... personally i was gonna go blitz but not sure

what you guys think???????

tahhh

[jon4r]

I find the K&N panel filters to give better responsiveness. As a daily driver I just find something like this to suit my needs. But if your really out for the the intake sound, go for the pod, but as everyone said, let it at least have some cold air feed.

Just wondering what pod filter to get on my 34 gt

I want a sucking noise

which pod delivers on that... personally i was gonna go blitz but not sure

what you guys think???????

tahhh

Most likely the Blitz and K&N Pod's. I haven't used apex'i but as far as I can see it won't be as noisy as the two brands. Though I've heard that some cheap brand Pods use cheap oil which can make the sensor dirty reducing performance.

[Pal]

just changed from k&n panel to apexi pod. found the pod to be heaps better and fixed the problem of oil slowly getting onto my air flow meter and stuffing up my a/f ratios. if your gunna use a panel use a dry one, not oiled.

[R34TRK]

I find the K&N panel filters to give better responsiveness. As a daily driver I just find something like this to suit my needs. But if your really out for the the intake sound, go for the pod, but as everyone said, let it at least have some cold air feed.

Most likely the Blitz and K&N Pod's. I haven't used apex'i but as far as I can see it won't be as noisy as the two brands. Though I've heard that some cheap brand Pods use cheap oil which can make the sensor dirty reducing performance.

i was thinking that aswell... thatnks for the help mate

cheers bud

[Spunky Munky]

Go Pod, but do not get a K&N if you'are after good sound... get an APEXI Power Filter... makes awesome suction sound...