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AFe pro dry S vs AEM Dryflow. who is the best?
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There was a SWRI test with both in the comparison, though the Afe had a pinhole leak while the AEM flowed more and had a higher capacity. I just put an AEM panel in my car and it's a tad smoother than OEM.
Other than that, test data is sparse.
Other than that, test data is sparse.
this is what i found about AEM, and K&N too,
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/AEM-28-20031.pdf
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/33-2031-2.pdf
I dont understand but, i think k&n flowed more than AEM, but i prefer this one because is free oil.
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/AEM-28-20031.pdf
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/33-2031-2.pdf
I dont understand but, i think k&n flowed more than AEM, but i prefer this one because is free oil.
I read an older thread that had a post by Jim Allen indicating the Aem might have higher initial efficiency which would make that the winner.
I have the AEM dryflow (grey) on my car for the past 80k miles. I love this filter, only had to clean it once. The moment i put on my AEM SRI with dryflow filter, i gained 2-3 mpg..im not kidding.
I cant tell if it filter well because i never did an oil analysis but my oil is always nice and amber at 4-5k miles.
I cant tell if it filter well because i never did an oil analysis but my oil is always nice and amber at 4-5k miles.
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Sadly, for my app, AEM makes NO dryflow, and there is no ITG filter either.
I am 'stuck' with the aFe, or Airaid dry filters at this point.
I am 'stuck' with the aFe, or Airaid dry filters at this point.
Originally Posted By: jcarlosv
I want to buy a panel filter to my Nissan 350Z and i'd like one of this dry air filters but i don't know which is the best, because i couldn't test any of both.
Can you help me to try to decide between this two filters?
Many thanks
Im pretty sure you car has a MASS AIR FLOW Sensor, and any filter that has a oil subtance can cause problems with the mass air flow sensor. They even tell you when you install them not to touch with your finger b/c the oil on your finger can cause it to fail.
Just use Paper Air Filter.. FRAM.. Or Purolator or WIX.....
Unless you are sure you dont have a Mass Air Flow Sensor.
like my Honda Accord V6 The Fram Tough Gaurd that does have a oil substance on it... Is not made for my Honda Accord, at first I wonderd why and the guy at Advnaced Auto Parts told me why and told me to stay away from them..
I even called our TOP TECH at our Garage in Michigan he told me the same thing.
Unless you have a HP race car then sure.. but for a car you drive to work and home and around town.. just paper is fine.
I want to buy a panel filter to my Nissan 350Z and i'd like one of this dry air filters but i don't know which is the best, because i couldn't test any of both.
Can you help me to try to decide between this two filters?
Many thanks
Im pretty sure you car has a MASS AIR FLOW Sensor, and any filter that has a oil subtance can cause problems with the mass air flow sensor. They even tell you when you install them not to touch with your finger b/c the oil on your finger can cause it to fail.
Just use Paper Air Filter.. FRAM.. Or Purolator or WIX.....
Unless you are sure you dont have a Mass Air Flow Sensor.
like my Honda Accord V6 The Fram Tough Gaurd that does have a oil substance on it... Is not made for my Honda Accord, at first I wonderd why and the guy at Advnaced Auto Parts told me why and told me to stay away from them..
I even called our TOP TECH at our Garage in Michigan he told me the same thing.
Unless you have a HP race car then sure.. but for a car you drive to work and home and around town.. just paper is fine.
The tackifying oil used on filters like the PureOne and Fram Tough Guard has no chance of migrating past the dirty side onto the MAF. Whoever told you this doesn't know what their talking about and is playing it safe so to speak.
Originally Posted By: jcarlosv
this is what i found about AEM, and K&N too,
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/AEM-28-20031.pdf
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/33-2031-2.pdf
I dont understand but, i think k&n flowed more than AEM, but i prefer this one because is free oil.
Good data! But coarse dust testing seems to be all they're willing to do in their lab. The AEM had much higher efficiency with fine dust than the K&N in the SWRI lab test. I chose it because what's more likely to be floating around in the air... tiny stuff or large stuff?
this is what i found about AEM, and K&N too,
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/AEM-28-20031.pdf
http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/33-2031-2.pdf
I dont understand but, i think k&n flowed more than AEM, but i prefer this one because is free oil.
Good data! But coarse dust testing seems to be all they're willing to do in their lab. The AEM had much higher efficiency with fine dust than the K&N in the SWRI lab test. I chose it because what's more likely to be floating around in the air... tiny stuff or large stuff?
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
The tackifying oil used on filters like the PureOne and Fram Tough Guard has no chance of migrating past the dirty side onto the MAF. Whoever told you this doesn't know what their talking about and is playing it safe so to speak.
Then why does FRAM not make a TOUGH GAURD air FIlter for the Honda Accord V6 2002 ???
I was told this same reason.. the MAF sensor...
The tackifying oil used on filters like the PureOne and Fram Tough Guard has no chance of migrating past the dirty side onto the MAF. Whoever told you this doesn't know what their talking about and is playing it safe so to speak.
Then why does FRAM not make a TOUGH GAURD air FIlter for the Honda Accord V6 2002 ???
I was told this same reason.. the MAF sensor...
Originally Posted By: David1
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
The tackifying oil used on filters like the PureOne and Fram Tough Guard has no chance of migrating past the dirty side onto the MAF. Whoever told you this doesn't know what their talking about and is playing it safe so to speak.
Then why does FRAM not make a TOUGH GAURD air FIlter for the Honda Accord V6 2002 ???
I was told this same reason.. the MAF sensor...
Who told you this information? If it didn't come from FRAM it's bogus.
The reason they don't make the TG for that application is the same reason why they don't make it for other applications, they aren't tooled for every size and different shape of the ever changing automotive world. Manufactures decide to change panel size from one model year to the next, making it impossible to keep up with the times.
Just look at Amsoil, they are getting rid of drop in filters for this very reason, too many shapes and sizes, not enough sales.
TG air filters are awesome for removing dirt from your engine, which is why i use them or the PureOne for high efficiency tackfied media, but most people could care a less how efficient or robust their air filter is since they let Iffy lube change it every 3,000 miles. Most people think if the air filter looks dirty it needs changed, when we know with UOA's, air filter restriction gauges, and dynos its not the case .
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
The tackifying oil used on filters like the PureOne and Fram Tough Guard has no chance of migrating past the dirty side onto the MAF. Whoever told you this doesn't know what their talking about and is playing it safe so to speak.
Then why does FRAM not make a TOUGH GAURD air FIlter for the Honda Accord V6 2002 ???
I was told this same reason.. the MAF sensor...
Who told you this information? If it didn't come from FRAM it's bogus.
The reason they don't make the TG for that application is the same reason why they don't make it for other applications, they aren't tooled for every size and different shape of the ever changing automotive world. Manufactures decide to change panel size from one model year to the next, making it impossible to keep up with the times.
Just look at Amsoil, they are getting rid of drop in filters for this very reason, too many shapes and sizes, not enough sales.
TG air filters are awesome for removing dirt from your engine, which is why i use them or the PureOne for high efficiency tackfied media, but most people could care a less how efficient or robust their air filter is since they let Iffy lube change it every 3,000 miles. Most people think if the air filter looks dirty it needs changed, when we know with UOA's, air filter restriction gauges, and dynos its not the case .
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