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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Use smaller filter on intake?

I just installed my K&N intake and I’m on the fence about the sound. It is loud at times, which I don’t mind, except it’s not the sound I was hoping for – it almost sounds “cheap” IMO. My girlfriend isn’t too thrilled with it either.

I was wondering if I went to a smaller filter would it diminish the sound? From K&N’s oval filter to a round tapered filter; for example RF-1035:




For reference: This is the filter that comes with the kit:



Any thoughts on this?

Also, it does not necessarily have to be a K&N replacement filter…

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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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I'm not sure the smaller filter will help. Give it a shot.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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Less filtering area, more restrictive...

I like the Apexi they use on the 3rd gen, it's a dry element so no oily mess. It was tested and found to be the best in filtering capabilities as well as flow.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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How loud is the rotary extreme intake? They use a smaller filter.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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I did a search on that as well. It seems it is loud as well. However their filter only looked a bit smaller than the K&N and it still had the oval shape.

I'm just wondering if a round tapered filter will change the sound...


EDIT:

Pic of RE intake...

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Old May 31, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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If you do get an oval filter I suggest getting the one with an opening in the front. Air will go right in.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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I would suggest... checking the threads on this. What you really want is an RE intake and to dynamat the interior of it. That'll cut your sound down and cut your heat as well...
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Old May 31, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Tried it with my typhoon. Using the HKS and Airnix filter elements. Needless to say I now have a green filter.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Can you give a little bit more details?

Any change in sound? Other performance changes, if any?

Thanks.
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