5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

AFE Air Filters

Old Dec 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM
  #1  
Scottwax's Avatar
Thread Starter
That's Mr. Detail to you
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,016
From: Arlington, TX
AFE Air Filters

Did a search, came up with nothing. Has anyone use an AFE PRO DRY S OE Replacement Air Filter?

http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=16...265+11369+9157

"Uses A Revolutionary Two-Ply Synthetic, Oil Free Material That Is Functionally Superior To Traditional Paper Media And Single-Ply Synthetic, Easy To Service, Increase Airflow Providing Improved Throttle Response, Horsepower, Torque, And Fuel Economy, 99.4% Filtration Levels"

With all the MAF sensor horror stories involving re-oiling cotton gauze air filters, I am looking for other options. Anyone use this filter?

Also, some of the filters on that page show two part numbers, the K&N Filter, for example. The 06-00-01 through 12-00-02 is $15 more than the other one but some of the other filter brands only show one filter. My car has a June 2001 build date. No problems with the STP air filter I bought to replace the dirty one that was in the car, so is the two part number thing something I even need to worry about?

I've already done the OSCAI, just looking for a way to maximize it now.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:42 AM
  #2  
tigercat's Avatar
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4
I run the K&N on my 2000se and have never had an issue MAF
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:52 AM
  #3  
ZIPPIN's Avatar
Mauja He Mauja
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 5,215
From: Indianapolis, IN
I have in my 03
K333320312 $44.33

I had k&n in my 00 and did not have maf issues. I have read that over oiling the filter after cleaning, may cause maf issues. Check your local advance auto parts. Price may be the same as online stores.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:12 AM
  #4  
ScottS's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 134
From: Edmonton, AB.
In this study the AFE rates well. Better than the K&N. Sorry guys.

http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:01 AM
  #5  
NmexMAX's Avatar
dot dot dot ...
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 34,576
From: Santa Fe, NM
K&N FTW. . . . .
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:18 AM
  #6  
upstatemax's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,033
From: Clifton Park, NY
K&N, if you can follow directions, you will not have a problem.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:26 AM
  #7  
Scottwax's Avatar
Thread Starter
That's Mr. Detail to you
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,016
From: Arlington, TX
Originally Posted by ScottS
In this study the AFE rates well. Better than the K&N. Sorry guys.

http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
Looks like they all flow very similar amounts of air, looks to be within 2 cfm on the flow test/filter restriction table. Not even sure based on that test if it is worth buying anything but off the shelf paper air filters.

Thanks for the link, very interesting.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:34 AM
  #8  
NmexMAX's Avatar
dot dot dot ...
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 34,576
From: Santa Fe, NM
It's been dyno proven that the filter is not to blasme for power 'loss'. Numerous people have dyno'd w/o a filter and saw no gains whatsoever.
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:25 AM
  #9  
ScottS's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 134
From: Edmonton, AB.
Not only is air flow looked at, but the amount of dirt trapped or let through. I thought that would catch someones eye. It caught mine. K&N capacity is less that half of the best tested. No big deal just need to clean it more.

However, the amount of dirt let through the filter is a concern, I would think. Over 7 grams for the K&N vs less than 1 gram for the 2 best. AFE was just over 1 gram from the looks of things.

I run a K&N on my Daytona and have thought of finding something a bit better. The Max is a stock paper filter for the moment.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
my03maxima
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
9
Jul 28, 2024 07:40 AM
tarun900
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
19
Dec 20, 2021 06:57 PM
Miket2006
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
4
Mar 1, 2021 03:55 AM
My Coffee
New Member Introductions
15
Jun 6, 2017 02:01 PM
Justin Kroll
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
3
Oct 1, 2015 07:03 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:24 PM.