Cool Intake Vid

DJ Apex · 05-01-2012, 10:09 AM

Might not be 100% but stil so some people can get the idea and keep the new threads of intake questions down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAIxe...ature=youtu.be

benzo23 · 05-01-2012, 11:10 AM

This is why I run the OEM box, charcoal delete and OEM paper filters from over the counter for 20 bucks that I change every oil change...There is just no difference to justify the 50 on a K&N (Which ive already had and took out)

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-01-2012, 11:25 AM

This test is..... useless. Sorry.

Swapping cheap filters on an untuned engine with no air flow to the front of the vehicle is not a proper measurement of horse power gains.

Replacing an OEM filter with a legitimate K&N filter actually does provide gains, but on this car without a tune it wont matter much.

In some instances an OEM box might be better, especially with no fans in the front of the vehicle on the dyno.

I know back in the day me and my buddy bought a cheap $20 cone filter and fitted it onto his 94 ford contour. We were able to feel an increase in power throughout the mid-range and top end. To further prove my point his top speed increased from 98 MPH to 109 MPH LOL

All I'm saying is that this information should be taken with a grain of salt as it highly depends on conditions and platform.

A better test to use is a simple CFM test through different filter mediums, it will show its filtration value as well as its flow value. That is the only controlled test worth talking about.

Its also well known the Subaru's stock intake system is very good and should not be changed unless they plan on going over 300WHP.

Here is a good controlled test of filters:
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

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DJ Apex Lieutenant 25 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (1)	Might not be 100% but stil so some people can get the idea and keep the new threads of intake questions down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAIxe...ature=youtu.be
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	This is why I run the OEM box, charcoal delete and OEM paper filters from over the counter for 20 bucks that I change every oil change...There is just no difference to justify the 50 on a K&N (Which ive already had and took out)
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3442 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	This test is..... useless. Sorry. Swapping cheap filters on an untuned engine with no air flow to the front of the vehicle is not a proper measurement of horse power gains. Replacing an OEM filter with a legitimate K&N filter actually does provide gains, but on this car without a tune it wont matter much. In some instances an OEM box might be better, especially with no fans in the front of the vehicle on the dyno. I know back in the day me and my buddy bought a cheap $20 cone filter and fitted it onto his 94 ford contour. We were able to feel an increase in power throughout the mid-range and top end. To further prove my point his top speed increased from 98 MPH to 109 MPH LOL All I'm saying is that this information should be taken with a grain of salt as it highly depends on conditions and platform. A better test to use is a simple CFM test through different filter mediums, it will show its filtration value as well as its flow value. That is the only controlled test worth talking about. Its also well known the Subaru's stock intake system is very good and should not be changed unless they plan on going over 300WHP. Here is a good controlled test of filters: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/
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