Air Intake

[ryobi]

Am just about to upgrade my air intake system and have had varying reports on whats best for R33's. Any feedback on brand name pods and panel filters would be appreciated.

I like the sound from a pod but do they give the most power, do they have problems.

[DJ984]

I'm keen on the sound of a pod too... but i agree that it's pointless without a decent airbox and CAI (like mine is now - just a pod attracting hot air)...

So yeah, i'd say if you wanna go all the way (pod + box + CAI) like i will eventually... pod's the go!

Otherwise i'd agree with a lot of other and just whack a K&N pannel filter in your std. box, then maybee later look at other ways of feeding air into it...

(just my 2c)

[benjiman74]

I had trust twin pods in cold air box and went back to standard air box with K&N element. I made a cold air feed from flexible duct from my front bar to the cutout in the front skirt and the standard box also has the cold air feed on top. Makes the same power and keeps the TOG off my back.

[Abo Bob]

I put a Nismo filter in my standard box. You could definitely feel the difference.

[predator]

Get one of them CAI boxes from the group buy going on (look the goods), and if you get a pod whack it in. That would probably cost you $300 or so, and you get to keep the noise.

otherwise just get a good panel filter... K&N, etc.

[Kinks]

As people have said the standard airbox with a cold feed is most probably better than a pod sucking in hot air. If you are going for a pod though, check out:

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

I'd be going a K&N or Apexi myself. I've got an Apexi on my car at the moment, but it could do with replacing as it's had a fair life by the looks of it

[RC 33]

Yeah i have an apexi duel funnel and that works a treat but one problem is that what happens when it looks dirty how do you clean them or do you just tap the crap out gently?

[slayer_1971]

Guys....where can I purchase a good filter for my standard airbox???

[nitemare5]

autobarn can hook you up with a K&N panel filter, they are a treat.

[Guest Robo's]

Slayer

The filter is the same as the commodores

[wados]

i only just changed from the HKS pod filter to an K&N filter and i would say that it is way better on the response now and one of those new shaped k&n filter from autobahn for $100

[gatty]

today i picked up a new K & N POD from autobarn - i think it was 169 but got 20% off. Now I just need to add a CAI....The sound is great and they seem to filtrate fairly well

[Abo Bob]

today i picked up a new K & N POD from autobarn - i think it was 169 but got 20% off. Now I just need to add a CAI....The sound is great and they seem to filtrate fairly well

Without trying to pick a fight at all; how would you know how well it's filtering?

[fooey]

I picked up my K&N panel from Repco a few days ago for $120 - I just said I'm going to buy today, whats you're best price...

*tap tap tap*.. $120 no arguments.. so I bought it..

This was directly after going to Autobarn who wanted $130-135 with the 15-20% off...

[gatty]

****, server just ****ed up and lost my post - i am too laser to type it all again - basically the filtration is very evident as i live in semi-rural so lots of dust and shit - seems to filter just as well if not better than stnd - also i have read a few online test between the brands where K & N came out second overall

[Kinks]

Yeah i have an apexi duel funnel and that works a treat but one problem is that what happens when it looks dirty how do you clean them or do you just tap the crap out gently?

good question, they claim they're maintenence free

I've washed mine in turps, didn't really clean that much crap out. I might try washing it in water next time. Either that or just buy a new one when it looks like mine

[Abo Bob]

****, server just ****ed up and lost my post - i am too laser to type it all again - basically the filtration is very evident as i live in semi-rural so lots of dust and shit - seems to filter just as well if not better than stnd - also i have read a few online test between the brands where K & N came out second overall

Fair enough then