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89s132b · 05-12-2003, 07:23 AM

Anybody seen any reviews or have any experience with the cone version of this filter? I have heard it is just as good as the Apex'i.

*Jeff240sx* · 05-12-2003, 09:07 AM

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Originally posted by 89s132b
I have heard it is just as good as the Apex'i.

Nah... there are a couple filter tests online somewhere, and they all show Apex'i to be on top of that game.
-Jeff

AKADriver · 05-12-2003, 09:20 AM

yep

A'pexi owns.
K&N is 90% as good and much cheaper.

The Blitz metal filter is neat looking, but its performance per dollar doesn't stack up.

89s132b · 05-12-2003, 09:22 AM

I have seen the comparos between filters that involved the Blitz SUS filter but not the new Blitz filter that is a dry paper element.

In the old tests, the Apex'i rocked everyone. I heard the new LM filter just copied the Apex'i design.

*Jeff240sx* · 05-12-2003, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by 89s132b
In the old tests, the Apex'i rocked everyone. I heard the new LM filter just copied the Apex'i design.

But.. that's a patent infringement, and I doubt it would be an exact copy.
-Jeff

Muzzy · 05-12-2003, 08:41 PM

how is the blitz LM a copy of the apex??
isnt the LM filter SUS also..not paper???

FRpilot · 05-13-2003, 12:31 AM

good info.. i was going to go with the blitz lm or sus b/c i was trying to build my car based on blitz products.. i guess i'll change my mind.. i still want the sus but now im having second doubts.. i have also considered the hks mushroom style filters.. how do those compare with apex's filters?

Muzzy · 05-13-2003, 01:45 AM

hey!!!
im blitz man!!
im goin all blitz!!
as for the HKS mushroom... i have seen test and testimony..they suk
im gonna get the filter regardless..but im gonna put a ghetto stocking over it to help it out.

kandyflip445 · 05-13-2003, 05:19 AM

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Originally posted by Muzzy
hey!!!
im blitz man!!
im goin all blitz!!
as for the HKS mushroom... i have seen test and testimony..they suk
im gonna get the filter regardless..but im gonna put a ghetto stocking over it to help it out.

ROFLMAO

89s132b · 05-13-2003, 11:31 AM

As far as filtering Apexi does great, K&N does ok, and the others aren't too good. As far as Flow, Apexi is just a touch better than K&N and the rest.

But the tests I've seen doesn't include the new Blitz paper LM

Jeff - I do quite a bit of intellectual property in my line of work - trust me, stuff get copied all the time. You are right, you can't just clone someones product (I was oversimplifying) but every patent can be somewhat penetrated.

Black 97SE · 05-13-2003, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by FRpilot
good info.. i was going to go with the blitz lm or sus b/c i was trying to build my car based on blitz products.. i guess i'll change my mind.. i still want the sus but now im having second doubts.. i have also considered the hks mushroom style filters.. how do those compare with apex's filters?
how is the blitz LM a copy of the apex??
isnt the LM filter SUS also..not paper???

The blitz LM filter isn't metal like the SUS filter is. As for HKS, if you want a lot of dust to get through, then be my guest and use it. The air flow on the HKS is amazing, but the filtration on it blows, oh and you have to keep replacing the sponge too. The same thing goes for the Blitz SUS filter. The filtration on the filter isn't the greatest, but good air flow. I'd rather go with the Apexi or K&N.

wylin · 05-15-2003, 11:18 AM

basically the blitz LM is similar to the apex filter, but like the apex-i when it gets dirty you can trash the filter or wash it out. The reason that i think it doesnt infringe is because if u look at the material its more woven then foam like (apex-i) and also it doesnt have the same style top inlet like the apex. From what i heard from phase2 ( a dealer of the filter) the LM works as good as the apex and its a good alternative to the often sold out apex-i filter.

personally i use both the apex-i filter and HKS.

89s132b · 05-15-2003, 11:26 AM

My brother has the Apex'i and I am going to get the Blitz. Maybe we can do a comparo using a vacuum cleaner or something.

FRpilot · 05-15-2003, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Black 97SE
The blitz LM filter isn't metal like the SUS filter is. As for HKS, if you want a lot of dust to get through, then be my guest and use it. The air flow on the HKS is amazing, but the filtration on it blows, oh and you have to keep replacing the sponge too. The same thing goes for the Blitz SUS filter. The filtration on the filter isn't the greatest, but good air flow. I'd rather go with the Apexi or K&N.

hm.. i thought the blitz sus last a long time. they claim you can just clean it and reuse it on phase2's site and considering its made of stainless steel, that sounds reasonable. supposedly, it last a lifetime, but that's what they say about clutches too. lifetime warranty bs. stainless steel just doesn't wear out as easily as paper. however, i guess i'll stay away from it since ppl say it sucks compared to the apexi filter. dang. i gotta search for some dyno sheets.

what other good filters are there?

05-12-2003, 07:23 AM	#1
89s132b Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	blitz LM filter Anybody seen any reviews or have any experience with the cone version of this filter? I have heard it is just as good as the Apex'i.

05-12-2003, 08:41 PM	#6
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how is the blitz LM a copy of the apex?? isnt the LM filter SUS also..not paper??? __________________ lemme have a dollar

05-13-2003, 01:45 AM	#8
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey!!! im blitz man!! im goin all blitz!! as for the HKS mushroom... i have seen test and testimony..they suk im gonna get the filter regardless..but im gonna put a ghetto stocking over it to help it out. __________________ lemme have a dollar

05-15-2003, 11:18 AM	#12
wylin Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fob Land Socal Age: 46 Posts: 635 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	basically the blitz LM is similar to the apex filter, but like the apex-i when it gets dirty you can trash the filter or wash it out. The reason that i think it doesnt infringe is because if u look at the material its more woven then foam like (apex-i) and also it doesnt have the same style top inlet like the apex. From what i heard from phase2 ( a dealer of the filter) the LM works as good as the apex and its a good alternative to the often sold out apex-i filter. personally i use both the apex-i filter and HKS. __________________ 2003 G35 sedan, 03 m45, 06 S2000 Last edited by wylin; 05-15-2003 at 11:20 AM..

05-12-2003, 09:20 AM	#3
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yep A'pexi owns. K&N is 90% as good and much cheaper. The Blitz metal filter is neat looking, but its performance per dollar doesn't stack up.

05-12-2003, 09:22 AM	#4
89s132b Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have seen the comparos between filters that involved the Blitz SUS filter but not the new Blitz filter that is a dry paper element. In the old tests, the Apex'i rocked everyone. I heard the new LM filter just copied the Apex'i design.

05-13-2003, 11:31 AM	#10
89s132b Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As far as filtering Apexi does great, K&N does ok, and the others aren't too good. As far as Flow, Apexi is just a touch better than K&N and the rest. But the tests I've seen doesn't include the new Blitz paper LM Jeff - I do quite a bit of intellectual property in my line of work - trust me, stuff get copied all the time. You are right, you can't just clone someones product (I was oversimplifying) but every patent can be somewhat penetrated.

05-15-2003, 11:26 AM	#13
89s132b Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My brother has the Apex'i and I am going to get the Blitz. Maybe we can do a comparo using a vacuum cleaner or something.