Which Pod Filter?

[GtstCoupe]

there is a lot of different designs around and just wondering what you guys think and your experiance of the about pods ,have you used then changed that sort of thing.

Thanks

[BHDave]

You didn't put k&n in there which is probably the most popular aftermarket filter on the market for the simple fact that it can be cleaned and reused.

The apexi's are one use only by the way (though 1 use is good for 20-40k) and do a very good job of cleaning and have high flow.

Blitz, you may as well run no filter, i've seen a 5k old turbo look like it's eaten sand after using a blitz pod. The blades were rooted.

[cerci]

k&n is simpley the best airfilter made

re usable/self serviceable

cant go wrong

[GtstCoupe]

but isnt there a problem with reusable oil filters because it can interfear with airflow meters

[MYSTR33]

self serviceable

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we all like dat don't we... lol

apexi and knN for the win

Edited December 3, 2005 by MYSTR33

[The Mafia]

but isnt there a problem with reusable oil filters because it can interfear with airflow meters

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Takes 5 seconds, clean the AFM while you are at it. I do.

K&N rocks.

[Kaz200]

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Edited January 5, 2006 by Kaz180

[Alsok]

I have a Blitz LM pod and I haven't had any problems with it yet. Noticeable power gain + awesome sound. It passed an EPA inspection while a K&N oil based pod apparently wouldn't. It's blue as well so it looks good too.

[RellikZephyr]

if you are comparing the different filters this is worth a look

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

i found it rather interesting especially with the HKS filter

also taking into account that technically K&N oil filter is not legal

RellikZephyr

[Bliksem]

I have a power enterprise pod... never seen anyone else with it but it seems good...

[rukus]

ye ive heard k&n's screw up ur afm's...

Apexi is what i use...

also those spongey ones wont be good either.. after time pieces of the sponge stuff could break away and get sucked in..

that wouldnt be good ... ;o

[Beer Baron]

there is nothing wrong with k&n filters on afms. IF THEY ARE USED CORRECTLY. they are not meant to be dripping in oil, it's a light coating. and i don't beleive this makes them any more illegal that another other un covered pod. If you take a walk aroujnd any racing paddock you will see plenty of k&N filters on all types of cars. K&N filters have great flow and extremely good filtering (in part due to the oiling). At the moment i'm using apexi pods but if i could have easily got a set of K&ns for the GTR i would have. the apexi pods seems pretty good though.

[SimonR32]

apexi are good but have to be replaced all the time

i had a apexi when my car came from japan, i got rid of it for a k&n simply cause they are very similar in performance but k&n can be kept forever while apexi have to be replaced

[46n2]

there is nothing wrong with k&n filters on afms. IF THEY ARE USED CORRECTLY. they are not meant to be dripping in oil, it's a light coating. and i don't beleive this makes them any more illegal that another other un covered pod. If you take a walk aroujnd any racing paddock you will see plenty of k&N filters on all types of cars. K&N filters have great flow and extremely good filtering (in part due to the oiling). At the moment i'm using apexi pods but if i could have easily got a set of K&ns for the GTR i would have. the apexi pods seems pretty good though.

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Well I don't know what the law is in NSW but in VIC it IS illegal to have a wet/oiled type pod filter... only filters with dry elements are legal (eg Apexi/HKS).

edit: Sorry that was me - Kaz180

[Are_thirty_two]

Shattered to hear the apexi lasts only 40 thous ks.Is it really that short? Looks like K and N for nextime.

[Beer Baron]

Apexi filters can be washed with warm water. always run the water from the inside out.

[Triskillion]

ive seen research results on this, from either nissansilvia or on here... and APEXI won by a mile on air flow threw the pod and the less dirt etc getting threw aswell. had pictures and percentage results etc.