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I run a k&n panel in mine.. Feels like it can breathe ally better.. and also it's a one off purchase and then afterwards u can just clean them.. I found because they slightly oiled.. When u blow them out with the air gun most the crap comes out pretty easy and back to new again.. But thats my opinion.. Others could feel differently..

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I've heard from various mechanics and some users that the oil based air filters are not good for our engines,

hence, K&N is not good for the VQ engine is what I've been hearing.

that's why I started this topic.

i'm currently in usa, temporarily. K&N filters cost around $40-$50 brand new but I am hesitant to purchase it for that reason.

The Trust Airinx GT are not available here, they can be shipped from JPN for around $85 USD after doing some ressearch.

so I just wanted opinions on what you guys know about them.

thanks for the replies so far,

i will be waiting for more !!

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I've heard from various mechanics and some users that the oil based air filters are not good for our engines,

hence, K&N is not good for the VQ engine is what I've been hearing.

that's why I started this topic.

i'm currently in usa, temporarily. K&N filters cost around $40-$50 brand new but I am hesitant to purchase it for that reason.

The Trust Airinx GT are not available here, they can be shipped from JPN for around $85 USD after doing some ressearch.

so I just wanted opinions on what you guys know about them.

thanks for the replies so far,

i will be waiting for more !!

After a few read-throughs online, alot have different opinions.

Pros:

1. Good lifespan, if cleaned and oiled properly.

2. Allow the engine to breathe better then a standard paper filter (Oil is there to attract the dirt).

3. Small gain in power (Depends on the type of engine), if you also change the piping, throttle body, etc.

4. Save money in the long run.

Cons:

1. If not oil and clean properly, it will have bad effects on the engine.

2. Abit of work in cleaning it and re-using process.

So I am abit confussed now as well. :wacko:

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Technically the oil is not bad for the engine it's more to do with our air flow meter.. As it's designed to read air and not oil..

But yes you do run a risk.. But what mod out there, is there that doesnt have side affects or carry risk.. No guts no glory.. Cant expect everything our way..

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Technically the oil is not bad for the engine it's more to do with our air flow meter.. As it's designed to read air and not oil..

But yes you do run a risk.. But what mod out there, is there that doesnt have side affects or carry risk.. No guts no glory.. Cant expect everything our way..

Jo, you are spot-on on that fact.

I shouldn't have said engine. My bad. :P

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Im not a fan of the k&n anymore, i have never had an issue but heard too many stories of oiled up AFM to want to run one again. Id look at a dry type like the greddy. Can get the nismo, mines etc etc. but they are pretty much identical to the greddy in construction but 3 times the price. Greddy seems to be pretty good price wise these days. I have seen them on nengun for around $40+ shipping. So it would end up more around $60 direct from japan, with current exchange rates. Obviousley price will vary with exchange rate etc.

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I've heard from various mechanics and some users that the oil based air filters are not good for our engines,

hence, K&N is not good for the VQ engine is what I've been hearing.

that's why I started this topic.

i'm currently in usa, temporarily. K&N filters cost around $40-$50 brand new but I am hesitant to purchase it for that reason.

The Trust Airinx GT are not available here, they can be shipped from JPN for around $85 USD after doing some ressearch.

so I just wanted opinions on what you guys know about them.

thanks for the replies so far,

i will be waiting for more !!

Bah, K&N filters are fine :rolleyes: . Don't over oil them (follow the instructions) and you'll be fine.

Been using a K&N without issue for more than a year in my NM35 Stagea now, VQ engine; AFM in exactly the same position.:thumbsup:

They flow stacks more air than a STD filter, and filter more effectively if oiled correctly.

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Bah, K&N filters are fine :rolleyes: . Don't over oil them (follow the instructions) and you'll be fine.

Been using a K&N without issue for more than a year in my NM35 Stagea now, VQ engine; AFM in exactly the same position.:thumbsup:

They flow stacks more air than a STD filter, and filter more effectively if oiled correctly.

Yeah, that would be the main issue for me.

As I've never used K&N panel filters before, I am not that confident to clean it myself yet. I will only install it "AFTER" I make sure my mechanics know about it. Hope it's not too hard or complicating. :P

So Dale, you don't get any AFM problem so far? Do you clean the filter yourself with ease?

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Yeah, that would be the main issue for me.

As I've never used K&N panel filters before, I am not that confident to clean it myself yet. I will only install it "AFTER" I make sure my mechanics know about it. Hope it's not too hard or complicating. :P

So Dale, you don't get any AFM problem so far? Do you clean the filter yourself with ease?

Absolutely no issues. Takes about 10 min to clean using a Filtercharger kit, wait for it to dry, re oil, done.

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not to too much of topic but before i sold the car i had a k&n typhoon complete cai system and it was wonderful, and i think it was worth the pretty penny that was spent on it, i dont know about power it gave though but it did make a good noise and just made the engine and car a bit more lively. and past about 4000 rpm it sounded very nice and if you tap the accel you could hear a little sucking sound very very similar to a turbo (had been mistaken a few times for one lol) but nothing to douchebaggy like a fake BOV on a NA

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