mccltd

Is the replacement air filter that subaru do any good.
It cost's about 40 pound plus VAT.
I have a scoobysport rear box so I would like a replacement filter that would complement it.

Dave.

tonybooth

Dave

It broadly depends on what MY your car is. If it is pre MY99 then I would choose a K&N replacement panel filter over the Subaru one, but for MY99/00 cars, there seems to be no benefit in fitting anything other than a Subaru one unless you are think of fitting a full induction kit. I would avoid Ramair or any oil impregnated filters as in my opinion they do more harm than good by damaging the mass air flow meter. Hope that helps.

TONY

Chris L

I'd go along with what Tony has said. I used to have a K&N panel filter in my car (MY00). The real reason for fitting it was that the Magnex backbox I have was a little 'boomy' when first fitted and the K&N helped to reduce this. To be honest, with the price of a replacement 'genuine' filter, I can't see any harm in fitting the K&N, which is a similar price. Incidently, when Prodrive fit the PPP, they don't change the standard filter.

I now run an HKS induction system, which sounds great and hasn't caused any problems (no real reason for changing, just got offered the chance to get one at a reasonable price).

Cheers
Chris

dowser

If you've also removed the resonator, then don't use the standard paper item. If you haven't, why not?!

ITG's are also oil free

Richard