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Old 08-02-2006, 09:32 PM   #1
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I already have the tickford snorkell on mine, now i want an aftermarket air-filter. but not a pod air-filter or all that other crap. i want the same square one that goes into the excisiting box. I went to repco and the guy recomended K & N and would cost 160 bucks, now thats alot but doesnt need changing for a while. Is K & N really the best or it it a matter of personal opinoin? and maybe if i can get it cheaper somewhere else?
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Old 08-02-2006, 10:18 PM   #2
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Personally i dont reckon there was stuff all difference when i changed to k and n,but i paid 40 bux for mine from a mate who aquired one for free so i thought ok ill bung it on.
People usually always go the kn filter though....and yeah just get a panel filter...pods are just for the **** factor
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Old 09-02-2006, 08:54 AM   #3
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I have a K&N in mine and it's not bad. I've heard good things about BMC filters, I think Autobarn sell them.
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I have a K&N in mine and it's not bad. I've heard good things about BMC filters, I think Autobarn sell them.
I've heard the oil can bugger up the MAF? <-- For us 5.0 people..

Or is that only the case if some clown overoils their filter when cleaning it?

(I'd be doomed if I got a K&N) :P
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:52 PM   #5
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correct me if I'm wrong, but won't all air filters have some sort of oil in them?

Except maybe the paper ones...
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Old 09-02-2006, 08:51 PM   #7
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correct me if I'm wrong, but won't all air filters have some sort of oil in them?

Except maybe the paper ones...
yeh dude your suposed to oil your K&N filter every month... i think... :
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You just missed out mate repco were selling k and N filters for $99 ask around in the au series forum i think someone actually bought a few of them you maybe be able to get it cheaper!!
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I've heard the oil can bugger up the MAF? <-- For us 5.0 people..

Or is that only the case if some clown overoils their filter when cleaning it?

(I'd be doomed if I got a K&N) :P
I've only had to re-oil mine once and I was very careful. My theory is: If I bugger up this maf it's aftermarket time :evilking:
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I've only had to re-oil mine once and I was very careful. My theory is: If I bugger up this maf it's aftermarket time :evilking:
sounds like good forward-planning! Or "post-preventive-maintenance" :hihi:

I'd probably buy a can of canola oil & give my paper filter a light spray :P she'll be right
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