pod filter question

[undertoe]

Hi guys,

Just got a quick question , how come alot of people seem to go for pod filters? Wouldn't it be better to have a large sealed airbox running a cold air intake? The pods look cool , but don't they just suck in hot air from around the engine?

[Acidik]

It is arguable what is the most efficient a good after market panel filter in the standard air box or a podfilter. The panel filter in a box will feed the engine cooler air, but a pod will flow far more air.

The best scenario is a pod with a partition from the engine and a cold air feed,

Try this link http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...d+air+partition

good luck Trev

[undertoe]

It is arguable what is the most efficient a good after market panel filter in the standard air  box or a podfilter. The panel filter in a box will feed the engine cooler air, but a pod will flow far more air.

The best scenario is a pod with a partition from the engine and a cold air feed,

Try this link http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...d+air+partition

good luck Trev

thanks mate

[someonestolecc]

I think from a few loosely scientific tests by people checking flow by either checking the actual AFM, checking the intake temp, and/or checking the rwkw on a dyno the results usually come up in order from best to worst-

- aftermarket replacement filter with CAI/aftermarket pod filter with CAI

- aftermarket replacement filter

- stock

- exposed pod

The last two seem to interchange in the articles/anecdotes I have read/heard.

Either way I have a pod and it is partitioned, and now it doesn't get hot, whereas before the actual pod was HOT to touch - so yes, you're right a pod in the engine bay can suck up a lot of hot ambient air.

Also pods tend to give more induction sound

PS Stay away from oiled ones if you're using them. Plain cotton is best.

Good luck.