Air Filters Options

[whatthe]

Getting one soon, what do i need to know? are they easy to install? im probably going to get a K&N one
are our cars 3" ?

Any help would be great

ps. to clear up confusion these products

This post has been edited by whatthe: Sep 21, 2008 - 7:24 AM

[95CelicaST]

It must be a language/culture thing, but when I think of pod filters I think of the filters that go over velocity stacks.

I'm thinking you're talking about a regular cone filter. K&N is a good brand to go with. I don't know about stock intake piping size, but if it's the same as the aftermarket piping you'll need a 2.5" filter.

[Euphoria]

It must be a language/culture thing, but when I think of pod filters I think of the filters that go over velocity stacks.

I'm thinking you're talking about a regular cone filter. K&N is a good brand to go with. I don't know about stock intake piping size, but if it's the same as the aftermarket piping you'll need a 2.5" filter.

haha yeah he is talking about that.

K&N has a good name but I think there is much of a muchness.

[whatthe]

K&N has a good name but I think there is much of a muchness.

what does that even mean

[Project7afte]

I have the 57i on my car (96 7afe) and I love it. It makes a bit of power and gives the engine bay a nice growl. Especially if you have headers, too. They are easy to install, too. It shouldn't take longer than 15-20 minutes, depending on if the bolts from your stock air box are rusted. All the instructions on installing will be included when you buy the kit and the instructions will be specific to your car.

This post has been edited by Project7afte: Sep 18, 2008 - 1:12 PM

[whatthe]

okok so celica 2.2L's has a 2.5" filter? im new to this. . is there such thing as a better air/pod filter, by specifications?

[Hanyo]

all you need to know about air filters:


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



once you read that, you decide on what filter you want and the tubing size. 2.5" or 3" it doesn't matter. The only difference is, you will need an adapter that connects the filter to your intake tubing.

[Euphoria]

K&N has a good name but I think there is much of a muchness.

what does that even mean

haha like you wont notice a difference with which brand you get only the quality I guess.

[trdboy]

Sorry, i still don't quite understand.

If i buy a 2.5 or 3 inch filter (does this matter??), i also need to buy an adaptor to make it fit or not ?

If so, is there a particular adaptor i need to ask for or a alternate ?

For instance my old MX6 used a pod filter with a factory plastic air flow meter adaptor from a different model car which could be bought from a spare parts shop for $3 !!

[delusionz]

I recommend the 3", Get yourself a 3" aluminum intake pipe (noname from ebay is perfect), a 2.5 to 3 inch (62mm to 76mm) rubber reducer (silicone reducers cost 4x more than rubber), sturdy clamps 2.5" (60-70mm) and 3" (70-80mm), and your pod filter is what you spend more on.. I've heard the HKS mushroom filters are the best, K&N conical (pod) filters are up there aswell, but even a $40 simota or wildcat will do the same job and I've heard someone say this before - "buying expensive pod filters is like buying expensive toothpicks."


EDIT: None of our engines use air flow meters, and the aluminum pipe you get should have a 20mm hole for the air temperature sensor to stick in with it's rubber grommet and a 10mm nipple for oil vapor.

This post has been edited by delusionz: Nov 4, 2008 - 5:30 AM

[Euphoria]

I take back what I said, the other day I was playing with my intake and I had a no name filter lieing around, went for a drive with that and then K&N and definitely say the K&N sounded so much nicer, louder and deeper.

[trdboy]

Thanks for the help guys, i'll head down to Autobarn on the weekend to get the gear.

[trdboy]

I recommend the 3", Get yourself a 3" aluminum intake pipe (noname from ebay is perfect), a 2.5 to 3 inch (62mm to 76mm) rubber reducer (silicone reducers cost 4x more than rubber), sturdy clamps 2.5" (60-70mm) and 3" (70-80mm), and your pod filter is what you spend more on.. I've heard the HKS mushroom filters are the best, K&N conical (pod) filters are up there aswell, but even a $40 simota or wildcat will do the same job and I've heard someone say this before - "buying expensive pod filters is like buying expensive toothpicks."


EDIT: None of our engines use air flow meters, and the aluminum pipe you get should have a 20mm hole for the air temperature sensor to stick in with it's rubber grommet and a 10mm nipple for oil vapor.

I just re-read this.

Is this if you want to build a Cold Air Intake (CAI) with the filter ?

What do i need to do to just bolt the pod filter straight into the engine bay ?

Not too worried about a CAI at this stage, just want the noise.

Any help would be appreciated as i'm looking to get one on ASAP.

Thanks.