jimmypronet

Guys on replacing CAI filter, does brand really matters? Thnx

Fastmax05

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No! But the size in diameter does...

ebay is your friend!!!!!!!

redls1

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Not to argue with you Fast but I thought it did. Filter material is difffernet and might make a difference in flow?

Mack

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This is actually a great subject. We had something similar going on awhile back when I was looking at the Apexi high flow filters. I'll see if I can digup the link that had ratings for 3 or 4 different types of filters. However if you have an Injen or Fujita it's always safe to stay with their replacement filters as a safe bet. Some folks on here also use the K&N recharge kit to clean their filters and/or blow them out with air.

z00york145

agreed. but be careful, some used ones might not be pretty.

STARR

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I just bought an extra 1 from Fujita, easier to put the new 1 on and clean the old 1, Im coming up on 30k on the CAI filter but I've read you can go 45-60k before you clean it but I'll check to see what it looks like.

Only thing Im slightly confused on is the Fujita CAI came with a filter that had a very lite film of oil on it and the 1 I ordered as a backup is completely dry

NmexMAX

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Surface area matters more than ID.

redls1

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What about what its made of , foam ,gauze,cotton or whatever? Why are some oiled and some not? Your choice?

NmexMAX

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I use K&N, always have, always will. Even if it's not a genuine K&N, but is gauze like filter, I'll use it. I made my best pass on the dyno using an AutoZone ricer aisle cheapo cone filter.

My 4th gen uses a Stillen POP, and when I get bored, a drop in K&N goes in the stock airbox, same for my 5th gen. Combined mileage of ~ 200k, and I've only gone through one MAF sensor, and that was on my 4th gen @ 210K, so Seems like a good ratio.

I trust K&N and use the rest of my time, energy and money doing and worrying about more important things.

jimmypronet

Thnx

farzin1

OMG, ths is like the 10th time i say that question in diffrent threats. I'm tired of seeing that question everyday.

Fastmax05

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LOL i didnt say to buy used LOL...

if u think u get better flow by stamping a name on it thne buy it... i have never spent more than 20bux on a new cai filter

Mack

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FYI I found this.

http://www.racinglab.com/injen-cleaner-x-1030.html

NmexMAX

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Isn't that sweet.

xoomer.com

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I'd buy one that you don't have to clean or oil. Just toss it and put new one in.

If you don't know how to use the cleaner/oil combo you will screw up your MAF

Mack

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I don't necessarily disagree with you Xoomer, but the CAI air filters aren't exactly cheap.

xoomer.com

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I know they aren't (they are expensive if you ask me) but much cheaper then MAF sensors.

Like I said, if you know what you are doing as far as cleaning/oiling then its one thing. From what I've seen myself some people don't.