Does the air filter mader for power? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Jdm_Silvia · 04-25-2002, 06:50 PM

I have a Injen Intake, does the air filter matter on my power, if so what kind of air filter should i get?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>

*transient* · 04-25-2002, 06:55 PM

The intake should have come with a filter. You should be fine with that.

Jdm_Silvia · 04-25-2002, 07:10 PM

I did get one with the kit, i was just wondering if different air filters made any differice. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

Arcane · 04-25-2002, 10:44 PM

some different brands claim to have different power gains...it won't really matter if you get into the higher end brands...the performance gains between brands may range from .5-1 HP...

tnord · 04-25-2002, 11:22 PM

it depends more on if the filter is dirty or not. a new K&N might flow 2 more hp than a new stock, but a new K&N might flow 5 or more hp than an old stock, hence people thinking they get huge gains from changing air filters.

if you don't believe my logic, come over to my house, i'll eat some tuna salad and proceed to take a dump on your air filter, then go drive around and see how she runs.

*sykikchimp* · 04-26-2002, 08:49 AM

Once again, one of the mindless masses following the crowd without doing research on their product. (sorry.. had to vent a little)

DO NOT CHANGE THE FILTER FROM THE INJEN INTAKE. It is what INJEN says gives their intake the edge over others out their. The Filter they suppluy is specifically designed with a velocity stack to increase Air velocity through the intake. A K&N filter will not have this, and you should technically Loose power by switching filters.

edit - BTW  your use of "Mader" for the title was WAY off..  not only is it the wrong word, but it's not really a word.  Matter would have been correct.  correct use of "Mader" would be "More Mad".  (yes I'm in a pissy mood.)

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Jdm_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a Injen Intake, does the air filter matter on my power, if so what kind of air filter should i get?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> __________________ What are you Talking About Man???????

04-25-2002, 06:55 PM	#2
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The intake should have come with a filter. You should be fine with that. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

04-25-2002, 07:10 PM	#3
Jdm_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did get one with the kit, i was just wondering if different air filters made any differice. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> __________________ What are you Talking About Man???????

04-25-2002, 10:44 PM	#4
Arcane Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 597 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	some different brands claim to have different power gains...it won't really matter if you get into the higher end brands...the performance gains between brands may range from .5-1 HP... __________________ it's called a life...maybe you should get one!!!

04-26-2002, 08:49 AM	#6
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Once again, one of the mindless masses following the crowd without doing research on their product. (sorry.. had to vent a little) DO NOT CHANGE THE FILTER FROM THE INJEN INTAKE. It is what INJEN says gives their intake the edge over others out their. The Filter they suppluy is specifically designed with a velocity stack to increase Air velocity through the intake. A K&N filter will not have this, and you should technically Loose power by switching filters. edit - BTW  your use of "Mader" for the title was WAY off..  not only is it the wrong word, but it's not really a word.  Matter would have been correct.  correct use of "Mader" would be "More Mad".  (yes I'm in a pissy mood.) __________________

04-25-2002, 11:22 PM	#5
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it depends more on if the filter is dirty or not. a new K&N might flow 2 more hp than a new stock, but a new K&N might flow 5 or more hp than an old stock, hence people thinking they get huge gains from changing air filters. if you don't believe my logic, come over to my house, i'll eat some tuna salad and proceed to take a dump on your air filter, then go drive around and see how she runs.