has anyone heard about the filter company "Green?" I was in the market to purchase a k&n drop-in filter for my SV Sport. When I came across Green Filter. Supposedly they are far superior and have better air-flow than the k&n. I did purchase it and will update everyone when it arrives on the performance.
here is the website for reference
http://www.greenfilterusa.com/

 

No dyno, no care.

 

Congrats, you just bought a green filter, an air filter does nothing more then filter the air, if you want to be green, make sure your tires are properly inflated and you keep the car properly maintained, it always surprises me how many people are super **** about the enviroment and they are the worst polluters when you see how crappy their car runs and how much oil&fluid is leaking out of it

 

LOL - the name has nothing to do with the enviro movement.. They have been around for a long time and have a deep routed racing background. I agree with some of your comments however this filter is very high quality and I would put it up against a K&N any day of the week.

• Green High Performance Air Filters are uniquely designed to take full advantage of cottons capabilities.
• Unlike multi-layer gauze filters which can fray and release fiber particles into your engine, Green Filter USA uses two layers of tightly-interwoven cotton fabric. The 3 main benefits to woven cotten are the fact its thinner, holds oil better, and is stronger. Since its thinner, it allows better air flow without sacrificing filtration. The cotton holds the oil more evenly, and the medium is much stronger. Unlike gauze, you cannot wear a hole in woven cotton by rubbing it, and there is no way small bits of cotton can rip off since its interlocked with another piece.
• Cross weaving one fine, and one medium layer, produces a fabric that is thinner and stronger than other materials and has the ablity to trap dirt up down to 5 microns. The result is better airflow without sacrificing filtration. And because the fabric is so durable, they can be washed and reused over and over, which allows us to give it a lifetime gaurantee.
• Green Filter USA filters are coated in steel mesh for extra strength and durability, because of this, Green filters are much more dent resistant.
• Other filters use a simple pressure molded injection process to bond the perimeter rubber to the interior components. That method saves manufacturing time, but in the process, a considerable amount of rubber can seep onto the filtering surface. This can restrict airflow as much as 25%. Green Filter USA uses a time-consuming and costlier 4 step production process which virtually eliminates seepage and maintains maximum airflow through the filter.
• Green Filter USA filters offer fully seam welded, powder coated, laser cut steel housing with pre-assembled rubber seals on our intake housings.
• Custom molded oversized OEM quality intake tubes with aircraft stainless steel clamps and hardware. Reinforced silicon connectors. Most other filters use chrome as their end cap, which has its aesthetic look but chrome does not last as long as stainless steel, which is why we provide you with polished stainless steel end caps.
• Green Filter USA filters come pre-treated with a specially formulated dirt trapping oil. This oil creates a positive magnetic charge, or ionic bond, with the filters stainless steel mesh. The positive charge attracts the negatively charged dust particles entering the filter, causing them to cling to the steel mesh and allowing the cotton to remain clear for maximum airflow.
• Economical - A paper filter should be replaced between 4,000 to 5,000 miles or every oil change. The average cost of a paper filter is about $10 to $12. After one year of driving 15,000 miles, at least 3 paper filters are needed. This totals $30 to $35. After one to two years, a Lifetime Green Filter is already paid for. This benefit is for everyone - a daily driver, an older vehicle or someone looking for the best performance.
• Hand molded flexible rubber base on filters.
• Green Filter USA rubber molds create air tight seals. We also feature trim-able custom fitment tabs on all filters.
• Green Filter USA uses deeper air filter pleats which creates 20% more filtration surface.
• Green Filter USA mesh is colored green so that even if the filter is dirty, it still appears green.
• Race proven gains and technology.

 

Great Write - Up!

 

Doesn't seem like they cater to cars too much, especially to imports:0(

I don't even see an option to select any other brand of cars other than Chevys, Fords and Dodge.

 

Your wrong... I see almost everything what year did you use?

Here is a 2003 model year search: http://www.greenfilterusa.com/vehicle.asp?id=2003

2009 even has Mazda, Nissa, Mitsu, Scion, Subie, Toyota.

 

You're right, I was wrong-I guess when I originally went looking I didn't see the link or area to do the search feature but now I see it.

So how much of an HP/TQ gain are we talking in difference vs a K & N that'll justify the much higher price??

I can't see this filter being that much higher priced than the K & N especially if it doesn't deliver a significant difference in HP/TQ over the K & N.

 

Green High Performance Air Filters are uniquely designed to take full advantage of cottons capabilities.
Unlike multi-layer gauze filters which can fray and release fiber particles into your engine, Green Filter USA uses two layers of tightly-interwoven cotton fabric. The 3 main benefits to woven cotten are the fact its thinner, holds oil better, and is stronger. Since its thinner, it allows better air flow without sacrificing filtration. The cotton holds the oil more evenly, and the medium is much stronger. Unlike gauze, you cannot wear a hole in woven cotton by rubbing it, and there is no way small bits of cotton can rip off since its interlocked with another piece.
Cross weaving one fine, and one medium layer, produces a fabric that is thinner and stronger than other materials and has the ablity to trap dirt up down to 5 microns. The result is better airflow without sacrificing filtration. And because the fabric is so durable, they can be washed and reused over and over, which allows us to give it a lifetime gaurantee.
Green Filter USA filters are coated in steel mesh for extra strength and durability, because of this, Green filters are much more dent resistant.
Other filters use a simple pressure molded injection process to bond the perimeter rubber to the interior components. That method saves manufacturing time, but in the process, a considerable amount of rubber can seep onto the filtering surface. This can restrict airflow as much as 25%. Green Filter USA uses a time-consuming and costlier 4 step production process which virtually eliminates seepage and maintains maximum airflow through the filter.
Green Filter USA filters offer fully seam welded, powder coated, laser cut steel housing with pre-assembled rubber seals on our intake housings.
Custom molded oversized OEM quality intake tubes with aircraft stainless steel clamps and hardware. Reinforced silicon connectors. Most other filters use chrome as their end cap, which has its aesthetic look but chrome does not last as long as stainless steel, which is why we provide you with polished stainless steel end caps.
Green Filter USA filters come pre-treated with a specially formulated dirt trapping oil. This oil creates a positive magnetic charge, or ionic bond, with the filters stainless steel mesh. The positive charge attracts the negatively charged dust particles entering the filter, causing them to cling to the steel mesh and allowing the cotton to remain clear for maximum airflow.
Economical - A paper filter should be replaced between 4,000 to 5,000 miles or every oil change. The average cost of a paper filter is about $10 to $12. After one year of driving 15,000 miles, at least 3 paper filters are needed. This totals $30 to $35. After one to two years, a Lifetime Green Filter is already paid for. This benefit is for everyone - a daily driver, an older vehicle or someone looking for the best performance.
Hand molded flexible rubber base on filters.
Green Filter USA rubber molds create air tight seals. We also feature trim-able custom fitment tabs on all filters.
Green Filter USA uses deeper air filter pleats which creates 20% more filtration surface.
Green Filter USA mesh is colored green so that even if the filter is dirty, it still appears green.
Race proven gains and technology.

 

quoted from maxloveraz!
thanx

 

Hello all, new here to the forum. I purchased my max about a month ago and am trying to drop in a Green air filter but can not get it to fit. Has anyone else had a problem replacing their stock filter with either a Green or K&N?