Open Pod Air Filter

[pot]

Hi guys...

I'm currently using 4G91 with stock air filter..thinking of changing/upgrading to
open pod air filter....what is the advantage/disadvantage of using it...and the cost
for the complete open pod system..

Thanks....

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

advantage
- feels smoother revs at high rpm
- achieve higher horsepower at max rpm

disadvantage
- sluggish at low speed
- low end torque might lost a little

price
- varies according to different brand

 

[pot]

Bro Skywalker...

Thanks for the info...

 

[jeffayn]

when u do open pod make sure u get cool intake... it make diff alot...

 

[evoX2]

when u do open pod make sure u get cool intake... it make diff alot...

add heat shield too. If not u better keep it stock, with Malaysia hot temperature you will lost more than you gain.

 

[pot]

jeffayn & evoX2...thanks for the info...

if I still plan to use the open pod...so I need to use the CAI just like Skywalker sell..then I've to put the heat shield..

what if I just stick to the stock air filter and buy the K&N drop in instead of open pod...

the K&N drop in good or not ??

thanks again..

 

[jeffayn]

if you plan turbo charge, you must mod,

or else, drop in more than enuff lio lor....

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

jeffayn & evoX2...thanks for the info...

if I still plan to use the open pod...so I need to use the CAI just like Skywalker sell..then I've to put the heat shield..

what if I just stick to the stock air filter and buy the K&N drop in instead of open pod...

the K&N drop in good or not ??

thanks again..

drop in is good for city drive... but spirited drive is abit less enthusiastic compare to open port... it doesnt give u the open port roar sound.... high rpm feels a little bit restricted compare to open port.....

both filter element is the same.... what makes the difference is ur oem airbox... by using open port air filter, u dont need ur airbox... air flowing to ur filter will not be restricted....
as in drop in filter, u still use ur oem airbox... air flow is restricted by the size and shape of ur airbox air inlet....

there are more creative methods modifying ur airbox... drilling extra holes to compensate the need of high flow at high rpm... yet u still enjoy the cheaper drop-in air filter and oem cai intake that comes with ur car....

 

[dennisdreams]

you risk frying your valve/piston for air/fuel ratio will definitely went extreme lean on high rev. hoho~ experience it first hand on my BT T_T...

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

you risk frying your valve/piston for air/fuel ratio will definitely went extreme lean on high rev. hoho~ experience it first hand on my BT T_T...

drill holes on airbox before all ur sensors... even before ur air filter.... not drill holes after ur maf sensor or after ur throttle body....

 

[imperialrealcs]

drill holes on airbox before all ur sensors... even before ur air filter.... not drill holes after ur maf sensor or after ur throttle body....

but the engine will get real dirty quick? indirectly harming the engine since it was not filtered?
what about auto with open pod?

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

but the engine will get real dirty quick? indirectly harming the engine since it was not filtered?
what about auto with open pod?

i didnt say remove ur air filter.... u still maintain using air filter....

 

[imperialrealcs]

i didnt say remove ur air filter.... u still maintain using air filter....

lol, didnt read that
anyway, any comment auto with open pod?

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

lol, didnt read that
anyway, any comment auto with open pod?

low rpm not vr good....

 

[loose_end]

drop in is good for city drive... but spirited drive is abit less enthusiastic compare to open port... it doesnt give u the open port roar sound.... high rpm feels a little bit restricted compare to open port.....

both filter element is the same.... what makes the difference is ur oem airbox... by using open port air filter, u dont need ur airbox... air flowing to ur filter will not be restricted....
as in drop in filter, u still use ur oem airbox... air flow is restricted by the size and shape of ur airbox air inlet....

there are more creative methods modifying ur airbox... drilling extra holes to compensate the need of high flow at high rpm... yet u still enjoy the cheaper drop-in air filter and oem cai intake that comes with ur car....

"there are more creative methods modifying ur airbox... drilling extra holes to compensate the need of high flow at high rpm... yet u still enjoy the cheaper drop-in air filter and oem cai intake that comes with ur car....[/QUOTE]"

http://www.psmdiesel.com/downloads/03-04%20w%20fog%20lights%20Installation%20Instructions.pdf << Is this the one to modify the air box

 

[ntx]

which open pod filter is better:
(1) K & N wet type (oiled)
(2) Dry type like Apex'i dual funnel (no oiling)
(3) HKS mushroom?

 

[jeffayn]

i believe is not easy to say better any one of the three, but they have advantages and disadvantages among themselves

say for instant from my observation,

the apexi one has the shorted life span among the three
the hks one tends to be most dirtiest
the KNN one seem weakest in performance (comparing the +/- same size unit)

i think the best is get it done on a dyno, so you know which one will be [better]

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

which open pod filter is better:
(1) K & N wet type (oiled)
(2) Dry type like Apex'i dual funnel (no oiling)
(3) HKS mushroom?

i would choose K&N... washable... means can reuse it for vr long time...

apexi... lifespan not vr long... u still need to wash it when it gets too dirty... but since it is dry type, the filter element inside wont last vr long...

hks... a big no no... less filtration is one thing... the need to replace it when it gets dirty.... in long term, u actually spend more using dat compare to ur standard paper filter.....

 

[momosyah]

K&N more economic and smooth

 

[PocketRocket]

you want performance go for apexi the dual funnel really works and sound it produces is astonishing! for rm150+30(bracket), money well spent! a light 1-2hp increase from smooth airflow n reliable CAI. best driven at night

if u go for knn, oiled, washable, long lasting....washable yes,got time to do it? oiled...how much extra? these are the hidden cost for a "longer lasting" guarantee. do you really wanna go thru that trouble? im sure you would since you paid a hefty price(more than apexi)

IMHO, apexi is a simple plug n play n dont worry-till-u-notice-it-got-dirty filter. what u can do since its a dry filter is the use an airgun(free) and blow from the inside out. bear in mind that knn as oiled filters capture dirt faster than a dry filter