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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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air filter options

Wut do you guys use/recomend for air filter...I got a k&n but ever since I cleaned it with d kit it comes with I keep getting d check engine light, so I'm thinking of replacing it....

Here's my setup
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Right now I'm using my stock intake with the HKS Hybrid Filter, but I also have my Berk SRI with the AEM filter. I also liked the A'PEXi filter as a filter but I hate how it's mounted.
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Probably too much oil and fouled your MAF. I had a Berk Short Ram, but I went back to the stock setup with 3 holes.
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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You probably over oiled it, that's why you're getting the CEL. Try cleaning that MAF.

K&N is good but I now prefer dryflow filters since they don't have to be oiled. Amsoil and Apexi make good ones. There's an Apexi 3" dryflow FS in the classifieds, you just gotta find it. $40 shipped.
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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Wow crappy picture!

I have a JWT Popcharger and really like it. Haven't had anything else besides stock, so I can't really compare it.
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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I've had KN in my GAB for 3 years. No problems. You have to resist the urge to over oil.
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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haha i knew i hadnt over oiled my air filter, found my problem to my CEL



it wasnt cracked so much when i took it off but yea i was having an air leak that why i kept getting d code for RPMs too high!...so i went ahead and replaced it with an aluminum one

Old Nov 20, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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I replaced mine with an aluminum one for the same reason lol
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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I replaced mine with an aluminum one for the same reason lol
Originally Posted by jaxter09
haha i knew i hadnt over oiled my air filter, found my problem to my CEL



it wasnt cracked so much when i took it off but yea i was having an air leak that why i kept getting d code for RPMs too high!...so i went ahead and replaced it with an aluminum one

where did you guys find the aluminum ones?
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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where did you guys find the aluminum ones?
eBay!!
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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eBay!!
I swear I looked all around ebay
It was also late at night and somewhat intoxicated
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MAXXED_816
I swear I looked all around ebay
It was also late at night and somewhat intoxicated
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Stillen short ram. Comes with K&N and an adapter that looks way better than that, imho.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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i got mine from O'reillys auto parts, autozone didnt have anything like this so i went to O'reillys and found this one...d holes didnt align but couple little mods and it all fit perfectly
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