which AFTERMARKET AIR PANEL FILTERS are available ??
#1
which AFTERMARKET AIR PANEL FILTERS are available ??
I have a 97 maxima, and want to know which aftermarket AIR PANEL FILTERS are out there. Do they really increase the MPG? So far I've only searched
-K&N (the classic)
-HKS (green one)
-FRAM (air hog)
I want to know which brands are out there as well as where I can get some. I'm not looking for the air filter for the intake, but just an OE replacment of the stock air box air filter.
thanks..
-K&N (the classic)
-HKS (green one)
-FRAM (air hog)
I want to know which brands are out there as well as where I can get some. I'm not looking for the air filter for the intake, but just an OE replacment of the stock air box air filter.
thanks..
#2
this is always a heated debate, i had the same problem like a month ago i talked to a lot of people including some dude that works at nissan and what i was told was to stick with the cheap 6 or 7 dollar filter.
#8
S&B is a K&N equivalent. Same quality as K&N, cheaper, but not as widely available.
HKS = Foam filter = BAD
I have and use one on my MR2 but it was free. Will be converting it to Apexi at the end of it's service life.
HKS = Foam filter = BAD
I have and use one on my MR2 but it was free. Will be converting it to Apexi at the end of it's service life.
#9
coby boy, i think i emailed u b4, regarding ordering K&N right? you were the dealer or somethign right?
how do u convert it to apex-i? do you just replace the element?
where can i order the apex-i one? and look for more panel? i did googling, but a lot of the places just sell the HKS green thing, and the regular air intake filters.
i read that the K&N were better in terms of filtering the crap. i saw that the blitz and hks ones are really bad in terms of filtering the crap. but i d k, more air flow sometimes means less filtration.. i would rather have something that helps w/ MPG. but i want to try something that I can re-use and not need the oil like the ones K&N, and wanting something different besides K&N.
dunno if im gonna keep the car, so just want the best for it till i let it go.
thanks..
how do u convert it to apex-i? do you just replace the element?
where can i order the apex-i one? and look for more panel? i did googling, but a lot of the places just sell the HKS green thing, and the regular air intake filters.
i read that the K&N were better in terms of filtering the crap. i saw that the blitz and hks ones are really bad in terms of filtering the crap. but i d k, more air flow sometimes means less filtration.. i would rather have something that helps w/ MPG. but i want to try something that I can re-use and not need the oil like the ones K&N, and wanting something different besides K&N.
dunno if im gonna keep the car, so just want the best for it till i let it go.
thanks..
#10
K&N is your best bet for a panel filter. They stock our part # at autozone. Cleaning it and oiling it takes a few minutes. If you can run water and operate an aresol can, you're qualified.
The HKS filters are crap. Period.
That being said. You might as well just use the cheapo drop-ins. K&N doesn't change the sound or make any power difference. I got the K&N panel because I had a brand new cleaning kit left over from my civic and it was maybe $35? Pays for itself in a year or two.
Here is a pic of stock vs. K&N to give you an idea what the difference is:
The HKS filters are crap. Period.
That being said. You might as well just use the cheapo drop-ins. K&N doesn't change the sound or make any power difference. I got the K&N panel because I had a brand new cleaning kit left over from my civic and it was maybe $35? Pays for itself in a year or two.
Here is a pic of stock vs. K&N to give you an idea what the difference is:
#11
i see.. i was curious as to if it improves MPG, I'm not really trying to get power, but ya..
i've looked at K&N, and i am curious of what other alternatives there are. do u have to oil it?
how bout the blitz one? or apex-i? i dunno if apex-i makes one..
i've looked at K&N, and i am curious of what other alternatives there are. do u have to oil it?
how bout the blitz one? or apex-i? i dunno if apex-i makes one..
#13
Originally Posted by FishyMan
i see.. i was curious as to if it improves MPG, I'm not really trying to get power, but ya..
#15
hmm i see.
where can i order these? especially the apex one, or blitz one? i tried googling, perhaps you guys can post a link?
i am still curious as to if they are re-usable adn can be washed like the K&N. I jsut wanna see what other alternatives there are besides teh K&N one.
where can i order these? especially the apex one, or blitz one? i tried googling, perhaps you guys can post a link?
i am still curious as to if they are re-usable adn can be washed like the K&N. I jsut wanna see what other alternatives there are besides teh K&N one.
#16
I'm not positive but the Apexi panel filters may be dry filters as are their cone filters...though again, I'm not positive, especially since I didn't even know any aftermarket/perf companies other than K&N, Green, etc made any OEM type filters for our cars....
Personally, I'd go for a dry panel myself if it flowed better, but like cobymoby said, it can take a while-probably like some months which shouldn't be surprising considering some Nissan oriented perf. companies in the US take that long and more to ship your parts sometimes...
Jeremy
Personally, I'd go for a dry panel myself if it flowed better, but like cobymoby said, it can take a while-probably like some months which shouldn't be surprising considering some Nissan oriented perf. companies in the US take that long and more to ship your parts sometimes...
Jeremy
#17
ya i believe they are dry.
but the thing is where can i order or at least try to inquire? honestly i've tried hard to search, and only 1 so far has teh blitz one going for $40, i didn't see an apex-i for the maxima.
they are reusable right?
but the thing is where can i order or at least try to inquire? honestly i've tried hard to search, and only 1 so far has teh blitz one going for $40, i didn't see an apex-i for the maxima.
they are reusable right?
#18
Originally Posted by phenryiv1
amsoil makes one as well.
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