Your opinion on "Performace" Drop in air filter please

[Pix Doc]

Do you fine folks think the $45(approx) is worthwhile for a TRD or KN Drop in air filter? Do you really see any HP improvement? I dont mind spending the dough, but I dont want to throw it away either.Thanks in advance. Pix Doc

[Lorin]

You'll never chance getting a check engine light if you buy one (as opposed to a CAI)

[cohocarl]

I've put re-usable filters (K&N & others) on many of my cars and motorcycles. I don't know that you can actually feel any difference, but the piece of mind is there that it is supposedly higher flowing, AND you can clean them out and re-use them. Over the long run, you probably don't save any $$ due to their cost, but it makes a good selling point to the wife.

[Triton]

quote:Over the long run, you probably don't save any $$ due to their cost, but it makes a good selling point to the wife.I have to agree about the performace issue. You aren't really going to feel any gain although there will be some. I put one in my wife's car and didn't really notice a performance gain. I just know I don't have to change it again for at least 50,000 miles.

[Chris]

It's a weee bit more work. I've 4 on my bike and you do have to take them off, wash them with warm soapy water and re oil them. So, be honest with yourself... you gonna do that? If you answer yes... go for it! They, when clean, have better filtration which is great for the car.If you don't think you will spend that much time cleaning the thing you may be better off staying with the disposable paper.Just my two cents

[satur9]

a recent test in import tuner did a rsx intake test=20 whopping hp with a cai and -1 hp. with kn dropin the 1 hp is dyno negligible. so you probably wont gain any horsepower. it if you wash it 4 times it pays for itself. dropins are more a convience mod.

[Lorin]

Didn't K&N used to advertise "up to 15 more hp!" ? Of course, the key part is "up to"....

[Chris]

Hahaha, yeah 15 more hp when compared to stuffing a pair of coveralls into the intake

[slinkston]

Just save up your money and buy a CAI. Right now, there is a group buy going on at http://www.matrixowners.com for the AEM CAI. I believe they are selling for $170 not including shipping.-Slink

[d_m_kolb]

If your interested in a drop in Amsoil makes a 2 stage reusable filter that actually flows the same as a K&N but filters the air better for about half the price.http://www.performancemotoroil.com/KN_testPart # TS 113 (Vibe, Vibe GT, Matrix XR, Matrix XRS) 2 stage air filter runs $32.30. If your a preferred customer your price is $24.30. A member at matrixvibe.net bought one from me and is very pleased with it.http://www.matrixvibe.net/forums/viewto ... &highlight

[Pix Doc]

Thanks for all the responses. I may take a pass untill I am brave enough to get the whole Tamale.You guys are great! Pix Doc