Apexi Pod Filter

[bugger]

ok.

I've got a K&N pod filter with the stock nissan air flow meter.

i've just replace it with Apexi pod filter, with a afm air flow meter. (DIY)

without an adaptor.

is it safe?

is that what people does?

i would really appreciate if I got an answer, to assure me.

i'm afraid there'll be side-effects.

Just to play safe.

Thanks.

[moonus]

never heard that... i also dont see how that is possible...

you can run your car without a filter at all and it makes mad induction noise (that WILL eventually blow your motor) so the only reason that it would blow the motor would be by lack of airflow... and i doubt Apexi would release a filter that didnt flow to the necessary standards... which would be kinda hard to make anyway...

whichever one of your dickhead friends told you that should get a kick in the shin... hes an idiot...

do u have any any what u r talking about? how will not having an air filter blow up your engine. It will cause all sorts of shit to get into the engine which will cause problems. But its not restricitng airflow. In fact, without an air filter, youll get more flow

[DECIM8]

I have seen some come with adaptors and some dont? Would one like this be sweet to buy and bolt on?

Apexi pod filter

There is a direct boolt on for 33's there is also a universal fit which is not a direct bolt and requires a adaptor .. try Kudos in the for sale thread (kudos motorsport I think) for a direct bolt

My current air flow meter is 3 pin.

whereas the apexi pod filter is 4 pin.

so i guess is not worth to change the whole air flow meter?

and just change the head?

but why is K&N using 3 pin whereas Apexi is using 4 pin?

Just curious.

I believe its 4 pin on most ... depends on which one you get .. liike above bolt on for particular models .. again see kudos

I'm running an Apexi on my GTR. Box off - pod filter adaper (a 4 inch Ali pipe) bolts onto the AFM and the filters onto it. Easy to do. I get a decent amount of intake noise. Can't tell you I could feel any HP difference.

I kinds doubt switching from one brand to another makes much difference, unless one doesn't fliter very well and you don't want junk going into the intake. Sure wouldn't be the best bang for the buck performance wise.

There is an issue with sucking in hot air versus and airbox. Ironic to see most who are looking for perfromance to then add an air box of some sort.

Air box is restrictive, a apexi filter panel increases it some what but still restrictive.. yes there is a hp decrease on long drives with the pod intaking hot air .. air box and direct air flow increases hp.. alternative is to cut a hole in the air box and run a direct feed never tried it but its been recommended it .. I also want sound too .. its kewl wank factor of course

Moonus - Comment revoked - My bad

Edited April 26, 2007 by DECIM8

[bluey33]

Thanks DECIM8!!

Yes i will most likely get it off 'Kudos'.

[DECIM8]

ok.

I've got a K&N pod filter with the stock nissan air flow meter.

i've just replace it with Apexi pod filter, with a afm air flow meter. (DIY)

without an adaptor.

is it safe?

is that what people does?

i would really appreciate if I got an answer, to assure me.

i'm afraid there'll be side-effects.

Just to play safe.

Thanks.

Im confused with what you wrote but if you have a filter you'll be fine .. only side effects with a good air filter is more power .. If you dont have an adaptor i find it hard to believe you have fitted it as it would fall off?

For anyone wanting a filter get a direct fit one not a universal one otherwise you will need an adaptor

Edited April 26, 2007 by DECIM8

[moonus]

MONUS - I believe running no air filter would blow your engine eventually .. mainly because you get to much air flow and unless you have a good pump it will lean out .. secondly it will suck shit into ur engine and end up cloging the engine and extreme situations wreck pistons, ring etc .. I can only imagine havnt heard it happening..

it may well, but i was just responding to the comment that it will blow it up because without a filter there would be a lack of air flow

[DECIM8]

oh right my bad.. mis understood

[bugger]

Im confused with what you wrote but if you have a filter you'll be fine .. only side effects with a good air filter is more power .. If you dont have an adaptor i find it hard to believe you have fitted it as it would fall off?

For anyone wanting a filter get a direct fit one not a universal one otherwise you will need an adaptor

Alright.

I'll make it clear.

I have a Apexi pod filter with the air flow meter attached to it.

i went to my car, open up the bonnet and remove the K&N one with screw-drivers

and I just simply replace it with the Apexi One.

My mistake: the Apexi one i have is a 3 pin air flow meter. so it fits.

My K&N one has Adaptor. However, my Apexi one doesn't.

But it is not wrong not to have a Adaptor for it right?

I'm just worry about the Apexi one fit in nicely, without adaptor. LOL

Cheers.

Edited April 26, 2007 by bugger

[sinistaGTR]

look just give it a try, if it fits it fits, if it doesnt it just go to your local auto barn etc but an adapter to suit your afm or re drill the holes. thanks mods for changing my post......

Edited April 26, 2007 by sinistagtst

[Blitz]

This is a serious thread so the next person that feels the need to add a smart ass remark gets a warning.

[pablo101]

actually the Apexi dual funnel is proven to be the best in power, filteration and maintenance

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

Edited April 26, 2007 by pablo101

[Omurru]

what are you asking? on what?? on a car I assume .. it was only .5hp higher than any other brand .. K&N was second.

it was tested on a vacume cleaner if you familar with the test .. so im assuming it was then tested on a car .. however not sure

Nah i was more refering to it's gonna make different gains/losses on different set-ups it annoys me that so many things/people advertise that you will get a 16hp or 10hp gain and then every noob goes out and buys it and goes wow my bog stock lancer is making an extra 16hp cos i put a pod on.

ok.

I've got a K&N pod filter with the stock nissan air flow meter.

i've just replace it with Apexi pod filter, with a afm air flow meter. (DIY)

without an adaptor.

is it safe?

is that what people does?

i would really appreciate if I got an answer, to assure me.

i'm afraid there'll be side-effects.

Just to play safe.

Thanks.

dude, YES! it's safe as long as there is a filter there of sometype it's all good. an apexi one for your car "should" be a direct fit assuming you still have a stock afm, even if you don't it's easy to make up an adapter or get one made up and it adds more chrome too boot

This is a serious thread so the next person that feels the need to add a smart ass remark gets a warning.

Is this directed at me?

[frankxinyu]

no it wont blow up your engine. i have them on mine, why would they blow up the engine

edit: i was gonna be a smart ass, but saw the warning. lol

[DRD-00F]

do u have any any what u r talking about? how will not having an air filter blow up your engine. It will cause all sorts of shit to get into the engine which will cause problems. But its not restricitng airflow. In fact, without an air filter, youll get more flow

do i have any any? nope... fresh out today champ

and you got half of what i meant... no filter = crap in your engine... i was saying the ONLY way a filter of any kind can be more damaging then no filter, would be if it didnt flow at all... ie, no air into the engine... like using some MDF for a filter...

you with me now?

it may well, but i was just responding to the comment that it will blow it up because without a filter there would be a lack of air flow

dont people read anymore?

oh shit... i didnt get to that warning

Edited April 26, 2007 by DRD-00F

[Beer Baron]

bugger. obviously you have bought an apexi filter second hand which came with an air flow meter attached to it. take the airflow meter off and put it somewhere. now unbolt your K+N from your current airflow meter. now bolt on your apexi filter. job done. apexi don't make afms, what you have is the afm of whatever car it was fitted to before. most likely not the same model car as yours since the plugs are different.

[bugger]

bugger. obviously you have bought an apexi filter second hand which came with an air flow meter attached to it. take the airflow meter off and put it somewhere. now unbolt your K+N from your current airflow meter. now bolt on your apexi filter. job done. apexi don't make afms, what you have is the afm of whatever car it was fitted to before. most likely not the same model car as yours since the plugs are different.

my mistake. the plugs are the same. 3 pin. I remove the whole K&N filter with the stock air flow meter and replace it with the apexi pod filter which already have an air flow meter.

so this should solve the confusion.

so, its not wrong right? i do not need to put back the stock air flow meter right? I just just use the one that came with the apexi pod filter.?

[LatinR33]

if your having problems putting on a pod air filter i suggest you go to a mechanic and get him to do it for you then you have piece of mind. A pod filter will not blow your engine but it will lose power due to the pod sucking in hot air.

[LatinR33]

if your having problems putting on a pod air filter i suggest you go to a mechanic and get him to do it for you then you have peace of mind. A pod filter will not blow your engine but it will lose power due to the pod sucking in hot air.

[RBwhatever]

Double post^^^

Anyways, if your handy with a spanner and screw driver, I would just take the K&N filter and adapter plate off and then just bolt the apexi filter straight onto the air flow meter. That's assuming the apexi one doesn't use the adapter plate.

[DECIM8]

the apexi doesnt come with a AFM it bolts onto ur air flow meter .. U should have air flow meter which is a black funnel and then the pod sticking out of that.. bolted on ..

you prob have unbolted the k8n from its adaptor and it actually fits the apexi filter you bought .. if you have done this ur sweet..

if you in sydney i can look at it for u .. but pix on here would be good .. take one from ur phone and send it to ur email and post it on here