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Poll for B-stock RX-8 drivers: High flow panel filter or OEM?
11-29-2007, 11:51 AM
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Poll for B-stock RX-8 drivers: High flow panel filter or OEM?
Just wondering what others are doing, even though I doubt the gains would be major...
Did you stick with an OEM filter or upgrade to a K&N, etc.?
Did you stick with an OEM filter or upgrade to a K&N, etc.?
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11-29-2007, 12:31 PM
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What'd you do, put new batteries in it? 
I know, you cleaned it and oiled it...just never heard that referred to as "recharged"...
Also, do you really think your one day of dyno work with filters is statistically conclusive?
I know, you cleaned it and oiled it...just never heard that referred to as "recharged"...
Also, do you really think your one day of dyno work with filters is statistically conclusive?
11-29-2007, 01:12 PM
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11-29-2007, 02:08 PM
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12-01-2007, 12:18 AM
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Anyone have a scan of, or link to the article? I don't get sportscar (can't seem to find a link to anything on scca's page either). From the discussion here, it seems the OEM filter is probably pretty descent.
12-01-2007, 01:13 PM
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My thoughts: The OE filter is decent, but a new Green or K&N filter are slightly better. FWIW, while I'm picking up the virtually brand new OE filter Isley used in this article, I will also be getting a new Green Filter to use at autocross events only. Even though I'll be changing my oil every 2,500-3,000 miles with this car, I don't trust using a Green Filter for daily driving.
12-26-2007, 08:31 AM
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FWIW, I picked up a new Green panel filter yesterday to use at autocross events only throughout the '08 season. If a new Green filter truly makes 5hp & 2lb-ft more than a new OE filter, then it'll be worth the $.
Question to Isley - as the ECU 'learns' that more air is getting into the engine with a high flow filter, will the performance increase you saw on the dyno be reduced over time?
Question to Isley - as the ECU 'learns' that more air is getting into the engine with a high flow filter, will the performance increase you saw on the dyno be reduced over time?
12-26-2007, 11:06 AM
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FWIW, I picked up a new Green panel filter yesterday to use at autocross events only throughout the '08 season. If a new Green filter truly makes 5hp & 2lb-ft more than a new OE filter, then it'll be worth the $.
Question to Isley - as the ECU 'learns' that more air is getting into the engine with a high flow filter, will the performance increase you saw on the dyno be reduced over time?
Question to Isley - as the ECU 'learns' that more air is getting into the engine with a high flow filter, will the performance increase you saw on the dyno be reduced over time?
