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Couldn't find an exact answer to my question in previous threads so plz pardon me if you get struck with De Ja Vuu whilst reading my Post...

i really can't decide between the stock air intake box or a pod filter.. which will greater benefit my stock engine?

keep in mind that i already have a Power FC waiting to be installed and desire to run my stock turbo at 12psi.

im also questioning weather my stock frontmount can cool my engine/turbo at 12psi ..

i'm scared of upgrading to a larger fmic because of throttle responce loss (compression problems)

and curious if i do infact upgrade to a larger fmic should i also upgrade the intake plenum?

plz help thank you all :blush:

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A pod filter with a shroud will be more beneficial in the long term because of a much better flow, but they work better if they aren't just sucking in hot air from the engine bay. Stock gear can handle 12psi but the addition of a front mount doesn't cause any problems at all because you are increasing the boost and the air will be a lot cooler.....

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definatley upgrade to a fmic, the common 600x300x76 will be fine with 2.5" piping, and yes also change to a pod filte ( k&n, apexi are my choices) but make sure u shield them from engine bay temps, there are a few DIY on them on these forums, also as an advantage of changing to a fmic, it wont be HUGE notice but worthwhile- u will have 1 hole under the pod spare since the piping no longer comes up, good idea to run some flexible tubing from there down to ur front bar, get a bit more cold air in...

ben...

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Could I ask exactly what is the difference between a pod and a panel?

I dont see the difference?

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought as long as either is sucking cool air and both panel and pod are doing their job as an air filter than doesn't that mean that they would be the same as in performance wise?

Anyone want to post up some facts to prove this?

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Could I ask exactly what is the difference between a pod and a panel?

I dont see the difference?

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought as long as either is sucking cool air and both panel and pod are doing their job as an air filter than doesn't that mean that they would be the same as in performance wise?

Anyone want to post up some facts to prove this?

I 2nd this Gentleman's Theory... :happy:

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Craved Grand Master

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there must be a point where the amount of air the std funnel opening in the std airbox will become a restriction...

i know that even pod filters can be very restrictive...

my example... std turbo at 11psi with 02 Rush pod filter... the filter section came unstuck from teh adapter it was glued onto that connected to the AFM .... went from 11psi to 16psi and hit the R&R ...

std panel filter would have similar surface area to an apexi pod.... but nothing restricting how much air is getting to the pod..

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so in this particular stockish setup im with Paul and this std panel setup will reduce defectability....

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