Whats the best air filter ?
08 May 2006, 09:30 PM
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Have a K&N in mine. I have cleaned it once and was careful not to put too much oil on as I believe this can cause problems. Been on over a year without any issues.
08 May 2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
Green panel filter for me! No probs yet!
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Panel filters the way to go then? much improvment than standard filter? heard K&N aren't recomended by subaru due to scored pistons?
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08 May 2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott.T
08 May 2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stisye
Whats the best air filter to use on a 04 STI after hearing about the engine probs some can cause? 
The problems are caused by fitting non Subaru filters and induction kits - they knacker the MAF
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08 May 2006, 10:44 PM
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Maybe because aftermarket panel filters are little less restrictive than standard Pete. 
And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.
God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
08 May 2006, 10:47 PM
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Maybe because aftermarket panel filters are little less restrictive than standard Pete. And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.
God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
Induction Kits??? Well, yes, fine if you want your complete engine shagged!!
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08 May 2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
Maybe because aftermarket panel filters are little less restrictive than standard Pete. And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.
God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
And an STI filter is from Subaru IIRC.God help the lad if he asked about an induction kit.
08 May 2006, 11:25 PM
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Just why would a K+N panel filter result in scored pistons ???
The filtration on the K+N panel is very good and I know there are performance gains over the OE panel.
I am about to conduct trials on a K+N panel reusable, HKS green foam reusable, and STi disposable. Unfortunately I have no means of testing the filtration ability.
Used properly there is absolutely no reason a K+N oiled panel should have an adverse affect on the MAF sensor. This seems to be a myth perpetuated on this board.
The filtration on the K+N panel is very good and I know there are performance gains over the OE panel.
I am about to conduct trials on a K+N panel reusable, HKS green foam reusable, and STi disposable. Unfortunately I have no means of testing the filtration ability.
Used properly there is absolutely no reason a K+N oiled panel should have an adverse affect on the MAF sensor. This seems to be a myth perpetuated on this board.
08 May 2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stisye
obviously i know the standard filter is ok! after a performance filter!
Just to pi$$ Pete off, I know too many scooby owners with induction kits fitted and no problems
09 May 2006, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
I'm currently using a K&N panel filter with no problems. Just to pi$$ Pete off, I know too many scooby owners with induction kits fitted and no problems
Just to pi$$ Pete off, I know too many scooby owners with induction kits fitted and no problems cheers for ya help!
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'Induction kits' on the whole; are pointless crap. Youll only need a cold air kit if your car is making serious horsepower, at which point itd be extremely naive to expect the reliability that you can from a standard car. Id fit a standard part or maybe a Green panel filter and Id remove the resonator from the inlet tract; its only there to help the car pass noise emmissions tests after all.
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