cone filter - does it really make a difference?, newb questions Options

[BloodyStupidDave...]

Hi,

I notice that most members' cars have a cone filter fitted.

I picked up an unbranded burgandy red cone filter for a couple of pounds at my local scrappy. It looks brand new. Considering using it on my Celica, but does it really make a difference over the stock Toyota panel filter? Perhaps I should look at a K&N panel filter to go in the stock air filter box?

Also, being in the UK and as my Celica is my daily drive, the engine bay gets quite damp, salty and grubby. How do cone filters cope with water and dirt build-up? Should I be looking to box the cone filter in a similar way to the stock air filter box?

Finally, where is a good place to fit a mass air flow sensor with the stock setup and with the cone filter fitted?


This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jun 16, 2007 - 12:03 PM

[tin_foil]

Well, yes cone filters make a difference. Simply by providing less resistance for the air flow than stock boxes. But the reality is that slapping an unbranded cone filter on will probably get you 1-3 more hp at best. Unless you plan on showing off your engine bay to a lot to people who have no idea what they're looking at, and you really want to impress them with some colored filter thing sitting in there, I'd stay stock. Especially cause of what you said about dirt and grime. Whatever you do, just don't put the cone filter in a box. That's not what they were designed for. You'll probably end up getting 0 to -2 hp. Keep asking questions, it's the best way to learn.