cutting a air filter

[trigga_b]

would it be wise to cut some slits in my air filter than to purchase a $50 one?

[auto trainy]

I,m just curious, what filter costs $50?

[kalafre]

Originally Posted by auto trainy

I,m just curious, what filter costs $50?

Maybe OP means the Cabin Air Filter? Although, the filter for my 2000 SE is only $27 at Kragen...

[trigga_b]

the high performance ar filters are $50. so Iwas thinking if I could cut some slits in my air filter I have now to get more air through

[auto trainy]

An air filter is exactly what it says (filter), if you think it is a restrictor then why not just remove it.

[GMMerlin]

The air filter is designed to keep dirt out of your engine.
A $50 air filter is cheaper then a $2500 engine

[kok328]

It would be very unwise to tamper with any filter regardless of cost. You'd be simply defeating it's purpose. You'd be subjecting yourself to an early demise of your piston rings.

[regalfriend]

Dont cut slits in air filter.....depending on the year it could destroy the MAF sensor...You can get a Fram filter for probobly around $10