Thread: induction options

cheers lads, some excellent advice i got from here as always , many many thanks

Harvey i under stand about limited size in the apexi's but plenty of peeps on here are using them up to 400 bhp, as joz states. But the link i posted shows the apexi's filtration to be better then the rest and a filter should filter, the OP having a V6 classic maf probs and all and wanted a reliable set up, Zero Maintenance Lifetime Use Hence the link, but if he wants more then 400bhp then i would say K&N, if he dont well...

Scooby1doo1: I don't doubt the Apexi is a good filter but they do not have the range of filter shapes and sizes that K+N provide and they don't have a technical department that I can access for information and advice. A few years ago I conducted tests on the OE Subaru panel filter, K+N, HKS and STi. The results were not what I expected so much so that I repeated the tests the following afternoon with exactly the same results. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by harvey That is a very good photo and a neat installation. I am sure it will help others to see what you have done. Why not post it here. Best prices on Hybrid FMICs.

Yeah, the VF35 is a sub-350bhp turbo (should easily get 320) - so yeah, that Apexi filter should be fine. Good move to get Simtek and go MAFless.

Dry foam filters can let tiny particles through, the K+N has a tiny coating of oil thats how it works it will not affect the maf

the best one is the apex'i one... as some k+n's are oil based,which will play up your maf...

Quote: Originally Posted by harvey GC8-R: You are correct in that the K+N is lightly oiled but there is absolutely no truth in the Scooby myth that the K+N will screw your MAF sensor because of oil on the element. The K+N from the factory is very lightly oiled and it does NOT cause any issues with MAF sensors. When the filter is dirty it can be cleaned and reoiled. I guess if you are stupid and apply too much oil then it could cause a problem...

Unless you bolt down your induction kit to reduce the vibration to the bear minimum you will have issues with the pretty (very) sensitive MAF sensors fitted to the MY99/00 cars Also your gains will be minimum unless your going for big power (which isnt really an option on a classic engine unless you go for a rebuild as the rods suck on them all as they are the same across the range of uk/wrx/sti classic 2ltr's) so its take your chances...

check the airbox: Lets see your "One off" modifications! you can make it or let someone to make and use AEM dryflow , easy to clean.