Has anyone tried both K&N and Simota drop in filter?

[Extinguisher]

Has anyone tried both K&N and Simota stainles steel drop in filter and would like to give some comments/reviews? I know that have been many posts on air filters but just trying to find out from people who has actually tried both, thanks.

[Eazterence]

Me.. =)

 

I tested both for 1 tank. Cuz got a friend whu had K&N. Used for a tank, was happen as better FC and better respond compared to stock filter. After which, I butt itchy and went to get Simota to try. Until, now I'm still with Simota, as respond, around the same as K&N. FC is better than what K&N can give, but by only around 20KM per tank.

[Extinguisher]

oh good, i am kind of incline towards simota, read that its easier to maintain, no need to oil like K&N. its cheaper than K&N right?

[Eazterence]

Simota is abit cheaper. And yes, easier to maintain. =)

[Fatfat]

hi

 

The K&N filter needs to be aired dry, which many of us dun have this luxury to do so.

As a result, many workshops use the airgun to blow it.

 

Does also make my engine sound louder.

Performance wise - i dun feel visible difference but would believe it does helps.

 

Recommend getting the cleaning kit to DIY, very simple.

 

Good luck.

[Extinguisher]

thanks for the info. i am kind of lazy so would prefer easier to maintain one.

[Extinguisher]

but in terms of filtration, any complains between the two?

Edited May 20, 2006 by Extinguisher

[Eazterence]

Filtration up til now I think still alright. But what I think its, dun expect a Stainless Steel one to filtrate better than a paper one. Haha..

[Fatfat]

hi

 

when u do decide to get an aftermarket filter, be sure to keep the original as u will need it when ur aftermarket filter is undergoing servicing - remember need to air dry naturally?

 

happy

[Weixiang_06]

i am using a simota drop in filter... the power is there.. but now worried about its filtration.. whatever that isn't filtered will go into the engine right?

[Djcoolmax]

I think this is one of the trade-offs of using SS filters. Read b4 somewhere, if you check the engine oil, it's a little more dirty so requires more engine oil change. Anyone can confirm this?

[Weixiang_06]

i want to sell off my 1 day old Simota SS filter.. any takers? selling at $50, self collect.

 

going to buy stock air filter tom and put in liaoz

 

but the car really really powderful.. so POWDERFUL that wacking @ 3gear from 2k rpm to 5.xk rpm is a breeze... 40km/h to 90km/h is a breeze... like "vtec" sound turned on

 

me no racer, want to go back to stock alreadie

[Princey_anne]

Is the filter good? I saw some of my frds using it.

[Mzrmazda3]

Sis, i'm currently on Simota SS

 

All i can say is that it save the hazzle of buying stock paper filter for replacement & the car is slightly more eager to rev

 

However, cons of it is that if you are worried about the filtration you may wanna change your engine oil 1K or 1.5K before each 10K servicing

 

Previously, i'm on those K&N filters too. The cons is that the re-oiling part after we have washed the filter because if one re-oiled it too thick, it might damage your ride's air flow sensor

Edited March 15, 2007 by Mzrmazda3

[Weixiang_06]

The filter is good as it allows more air intake.. but filtration might be compromised, nothing beats the stock for filtration..

 

however, engine really eager to rev... in third gear, i can easily overtake most auto cars.. except >2l lah... mine is a manual car, with century sprint @ 9.8s stock...

[Weixiang_06]

ya.. so eager to rev, till i scared OC felt the car response faster tooo....

 

but me stock person, going back to stock air filter.. got it liaoz... changing later.. now too hot to change

[Geogeo]

Hi Guys .. Any1 has lobang to get the Simota Oil & Cleaner kit?

[Geogeo]

Any1 has lobang to get the Simota Oil & Cleaner kit?