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Air Filter
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:56 pm
by FTO_GPvR
ok im sure this has been discussed before but i wanna know what is the best air filter or pod filter (whatever you like to call it) is, which one would you gain the most HP or KW out of.
i was reading before someone said that the 3A Racing filter is good but then when these people put the filters into test the HKS gained an average of 8.5HP
http://www.mitsubishi-fto.net/performance/intakes/
but they didnt test the 3A racing filter and the the uni filter
so what gives the most KW or HP?
thanks
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:55 am
by koolio1234
HKS pod gave the biggest kw gain. But the k&n pod wasn't far behind it. the power gained will also depend if its boxed in properly with a proper cold air feed.
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:50 am
by FTO_GPvR
koolio1234 wrote:HKS pod gave the biggest kw gain. But the k&n pod wasn't far behind it. the power gained will also depend if its boxed in properly with a proper cold air feed.
yeah ok for example you buy a K&N filter with the K&N Apollo system thats boxed probably isnt that right?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:50 pm
by yano
Not really, the apollo system has a shroud around it. Could be just as effective as having an enclosed air box. As far as filters go, i recommend a k&n with the extreme top. Half the price of the hks and was also used by our prez when he was n/a. I used one of these as well and they're hard to fault for the price. Keep in mind your intake piping is where you'll notice the most difference
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:00 pm
by FTO_GPvR
yano28 wrote:Not really, the apollo system has a shroud around it. Could be just as effective as having an enclosed air box. As far as filters go, i recommend a k&n with the extreme top. Half the price of the hks and was also used by our prez when he was n/a. I used one of these as well and they're hard to fault for the price. Keep in mind your intake piping is where you'll notice the most difference
oh ok thanks for the info. then if i get the K&N with the extreme top i can fit that into the apollo isnt that basically the same as the enclosed air box. yeah i no, ive been looking for a ARC Air Intake also but i cant find one for sale
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:07 pm
by zuihoujueding
Have you read this article?
go to:
http://www.australianauto.com.au/
air filters and kits - Ultimate filter shootout.
FYI only.
!
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:17 pm
by Tippin
yep, this is what I posted up in a thread not long ago
I ended up getting the 3A racing filter and only for $30 + postage i think off ebay. The quality is very good and ive definately noticed some gains with the pod + new intake pipe and more when it is boxed.
I definitely recommend it because at the end of the day, no pod filter is going to give you substantial gains over the stock one on a NA engine but this one i believe has proven to be very cheap and effective. Sounds great too
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:29 pm
by FTO_GPvR
ok thanks for the link mate
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:34 pm
by FTO_GPvR
tippin9 wrote:
yep, this is what I posted up in a thread not long ago
I ended up getting the 3A racing filter and only for $30 + postage i think off ebay. The quality is very good and ive definately noticed some gains with the pod + new intake pipe and more when it is boxed.
I definitely recommend it because at the end of the day, no pod filter is going to give you substantial gains over the stock one on a NA engine but this one i believe has proven to be very cheap and effective. Sounds great too
ok kool its very cheap compared to other pods. yeah im looking to get a ARC Air Intake but im having trouble in finding it
and also im going to enclose it to with the K&N Apollo System.
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:55 pm
by Bennoz
They dont make the ARC intakes any more, hence your finding it hard to source one.
Why not grab the last UAS pipe? I was out there last week & grabbed the 2nd last one for Kaz's car.
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:04 pm
by zuihoujueding
is the last pipe in pumpkin color like Koolio?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:15 pm
by FTO_GPvR
Bennoz wrote:They dont make the ARC intakes any more, hence your finding it hard to source one.
Why not grab the last UAS pipe? I was out there last week & grabbed the 2nd last one for Kaz's car.
yeah i no they discontinued it but im looking for a second hand one. umm ben can you show me a picture on how it looks like send a link or post a picture and what color in the intake is it chrome becuase Valandis91s one is black
cheers
EDIT DONE
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:29 pm
by Valandis91
ive got my UAS intake pipe with all clamps, Apexi Superflow Pod Filter, Heat Shield box and down pipe for sale....
$250 plus postage...
will be off my car in two weeks
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:34 pm
by FTO_GPvR
Valandis91 wrote:ive got my UAS intake pipe with all clamps, Apexi Superflow Pod Filter, Heat Shield box and down pipe for sale....
$250 plus postage...
will be off my car in two weeks
if you dont mind can you post pictures of it if you already havent done? or send a link. thanks
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:00 pm
by Valandis91
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:25 pm
by FTO_GPvR
ok kool so this is your one? becuase this is Brezas one
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:30 pm
by Valandis91
yeah i bought it off him its the exact same one i can take some pics of it installed for u if u want!
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:33 pm
by FTO_GPvR
Valandis91 wrote:yeah i bought it off him its the exact same one i can take some pics of it installed for you if you want!
yeah if you dont mind and also the air intake is black is that right?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:35 pm
by Valandis91
i will post them up tomorrow...
yeah its black but can be sprayed any colour
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:36 pm
by FTO_GPvR
Valandis91 wrote:i will post them up tomorrow...
yeah its black but can be sprayed any colour
what about chrome?