aftermarket filters
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aftermarket filters
alot of you guys have aftermaket filters and intake systems.. other than oem.. most aftermarket filters are oiled and can be reused.. im thinking about long term.. since the oil can be sucked in and gunk up the walls and MAP sensor. also i dont think they filter better than oem since it is suppose to flow better..
not really a question but would like to know what you guys think bout this
also i know aem came out with a new filter that doesnt use any oils
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=93
seems like a cool filter but since it flows better it would let more crap inside the engine a decrease engine life
not really a question but would like to know what you guys think bout this
also i know aem came out with a new filter that doesnt use any oils
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=93
seems like a cool filter but since it flows better it would let more crap inside the engine a decrease engine life
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I've always been a little skeptical of aftermarket filters. Many sacrifice reliablility in favor of extra power. If you have a true track car, and rebuild or replace the motor every year (or less), then it's worth the extra horsepower to have a filter that doesn't filter as well as others. However, if you're looking to avoid rebuilding your engine your best bet is usually the OEM filter.
My experience has been that Hondas aren't as sensitive to oiled filters as other vehicles are. However, that doesn't necesarilly mean it's good for them either. I was fortunate enough to try out one of the new-style AEM filters when it came out. I ran it on a Toyota 1MZ-FE (great, but boring motor) and was overall very impressed with it. The filter is easily one of the best designed units I've ever seen. It's solid, won't coat your sensors with oil, and is super easy to clean and re-use. AEM claims it will protect your engine just as well as OEM filters, but if more air can get in then (usually) so can more contaminates.
Oh, and stay away from foam filters. They'll give you better response, but they're only marginally more protective than just running an open intake.
My experience has been that Hondas aren't as sensitive to oiled filters as other vehicles are. However, that doesn't necesarilly mean it's good for them either. I was fortunate enough to try out one of the new-style AEM filters when it came out. I ran it on a Toyota 1MZ-FE (great, but boring motor) and was overall very impressed with it. The filter is easily one of the best designed units I've ever seen. It's solid, won't coat your sensors with oil, and is super easy to clean and re-use. AEM claims it will protect your engine just as well as OEM filters, but if more air can get in then (usually) so can more contaminates.
Oh, and stay away from foam filters. They'll give you better response, but they're only marginally more protective than just running an open intake.
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I bought a new OEM filter from H&A to install on my 100% stock car. The OEM filter was pre-oiled right out of the sealed plastic bag that it came in. I noticed this after I installed the filter because I had a fine layer of oil all over my hands. It reminded me of my K&N filter charger kit, only the oil in the Honda filter didn't have any dye in it, it was perfectly clear and very thinly applied.
Sure enough, the old filter that I pulled off the car was also pre-oiled. I don't think oiled filters affect this car at all.
Sure enough, the old filter that I pulled off the car was also pre-oiled. I don't think oiled filters affect this car at all.
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