Best Drop in Paper Air Filter

Hi Guys,

We've beat up the topic of K&N's and other re-usuable filters.

Truth is, they may be good for track runs, but I want to keep the dirt out of my motor.

My question is if anyone knows what brand of paper filter flows the best while still trapping all the dirt.

I had an AC Delco last year and I think it did a good job. After that I replaced it with a microguard (I think it was). And now its coming time for another tune up.

Anyone have any reccomendations on what type of paper drop in filter I should get?

Thanks!

Either AC Delco or WIX.

Thanks Bob! Sounds Good!

Same deal with a fuel filter too? Delco or Wix?

Or would a high flow one from zzp be ok? (Are they even higher flow than stock?)

I prefer Delco fuel filters. I've never used any hi-flow fuel filters. I have the Casper adjustable fuel pressure regulator. But I may be at the borderline now on fuel supply. Any more mods and I'd have to bump up to 42# fuel injectors.

I'm with Bob...i use Wix

Thanks Guys!

come to think of it though...last one i put in my GT was a Fram if i remember right :screwy:

seems to do its job

Not to confuse the issue, but this is what I use. :iceslolan

Twice The Capacity

A Purolator PureONE air filter’s oil wetted Micronic media traps more particles of dirt and grime and has twice the capacity of conventional air filters.* In simpler terms … it means that when the PureONE air filter was tested head-to-head against other air filters, PureONE air filters trapped double the contaminants allowing fewer contaminants to get into your engine and cause damage.

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Purolator PureONE Air Filters are 99.5% Efficient*

Just like our top-ranked oil filters, Purolator PureONE air filters are top of the line in efficiency. See if you can find 99.5% efficiency from any other filter!

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Good info! How much are they, and where can I get one? Are they the re-usable type or the throwaway type?

I'm with Bob...i use Wix

WIX rules other drule. :lol:

But I still prefer my S&B on my CAI. :grinyes:

Sorry, whats S&B?

Sorry, whats S&B?

An aftermarket filter company Tim. Basically a competitor of K&N. Many of your aftermarket CAI/FWI kits come with a S&B cone filter. See link.

Click here (http://www.sbfilters.com/products/index.php)

I'm in agreement from experience that AC Delco and Wix are the best I've used. I've seen the Purolator Pure One's and they look like a quality filter, but I don't feel they are worth the extra money.

I use that AC Delco air filter and have ditched the AC Delco oil filters, I use WIX oil filters now.

Yeah, regretfully AC Delco oil filters are now made by Champ labs, and aren't the same quality they used to be.

I noted that S&B sells the cotton gauze oiled type drop in air filters too. Has anyone tried one? Still expensive at around $32 but I think cheaper than the K&N brand.

Good info here guys! Thanks for all the feedback.

I to have ditched delco since they started being made by champion. However I am currently running a delco oil filter on the GTP becuase I plan on changing the oil again within a few hundred miles after my LIM gasket change.

I think from here on out I'm going with wix filters.

I am not quite sure if I have asked this before or not, I think I have, but I dont remember the answer...

A bit off topic so sorry for hijacking this thread.

What do you guys think about running a longer oil filter on our GTP's? The stock filter is a PF47, isnt the longer one a PF52? If I could get a wix equivelant of the PF52, what would be the advantages/disadvantages of running the longer filter?

No real advantage, same efficiency as the short one, the only advantage may be the extra capacity which is a moot issue if you change oil/filter on a prescribe basis.

Thanks! Thats what a figured. Maybe possibly will it help keep the oil a little cooler?

Ok guys, I changed my air filter to a wix. The old one was a cheapo microgard. Note the different amount of folds in the filter area between the two.

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The pleats on the wix air filter look like that they are tighter and more of them. How much was the wix air filter.

The pleats on the wix air filter look like that they are tighter and more of them. How much was the wix air filter.

Exactly my point. I'll bet it can filter a higher volume of air.

I think the Wix was 14 bucks at oreilly's.

With more surface the better the air flow will be. So I guess I will be buying Wix air filters also.