Which air filter?

[lumper]

So, I went to Acura online parts and found what they recommend OEM air filter, 35$.
2024 Acura Integra Air Filter | Low Price at AcuraPartsWarehouse

I found a filter on Rock auto for $10 they claim is better than OES and has more media to it.
2024 ACURA INTEGRA 2.0L L4 Turbocharged Air Filter | RockAuto

Then I thought, let me see what other options there are and what others are using and why.

I found the Spoon filter for $119 that claims to add turbo sounds and lasts a long time.
Honda Civic Type-R Performance Air Filter - 2.0L - Sprint Filter - S High Performance, P1177S

And of course, I found the K&N filter for between $52 and $65 depending on where I order it from.

K&N 33-5139 Replacement Air Filter

K&N Performance Panel Engine Air Filter 33-5139

K&N High Performance Air Filter 33-5120

Amazon.com: K&N High-Flow Original Lifetime Engine Air Filter: Increase Power: Premium, Washable: Compatible with 2022-2025 Acura/Honda: Integra, Accord, Civic, CR-V, 33=5120 : Automotive

I've never been one for re-useable filters, so I thought I would ask.

What is the consensus here, OEM or aftermarket?
No performance mods done, not planning to do any for a while, I do want good performance over everything else, but if it came with turbo noises, I would like that too, but the sound isn't the main goal here.
What are you folks suggesting?

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[wdrx02]

A air filter doesn't add Turbo sounds. The sound you typically hear is from the blow off valve / BOV.

I think aftermarket is nice for performance but can reduce MPG due to the recalibration of your ECU and for little gain.

 

[Brittania]

I had the Sprint filter for about 1000 miles before I ended up getting the PRL intake. I chose it over K&N just because I preferred a non oiled filter. Just blow it off with compressed air to clean rather than risk some oil getting sucked in where you don't want it. It made a little more induction noise and maybe added a little tiny bit of responsiveness.

 

[Frenzal]

Always had K&N on my cars for many, many years.

Tried the Spoon filter, but finally returned to K&N. Didn't feel the Spoon filter would remove anything since the holes in the filter are quite big: you can see through the filter.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

I have the blue PRL panel filter available for $30 shipped if you want it. I swapped it out for the PRL HVI intake system. The panel filter has maybe 500 miles on it.

 

[boosted_canoe]

Stick with the OEM filter. You could get an aftermarket, high-flow filter, but you are sacrificing filtration for flow.

 

[lumper]

I had the Sprint filter for about 1000 miles before I ended up getting the PRL intake. I chose it over K&N just because I preferred a non oiled filter. Just blow it off with compressed air to clean rather than risk some oil getting sucked in where you don't want it. It made a little more induction noise and maybe added a little tiny bit of responsiveness.

I considered the Spoon filter but you can see through it, lol and I am thinking, I value stopping sand and other micro particles from entering my engine over any sounds it might help produce.
after considering performance and watching a handful of YouTube videos I think I am going to just go OEM at this point.
I'm still undecided, but thinking on it.

 

[lumper]

Stick with the OEM filter. You could get an aftermarket, high-flow filter, but you are sacrificing filtration for flow.

This was my assessment after a little research as well, 99% sure I am going OEM at this point.

 

[lumper]

I have the blue PRL panel filter available for $30 shipped if you want it. I swapped it out for the PRL HVI intake system. The panel filter has maybe 500 miles on it.

Very cool of you, how much shipped to CT 06010?

 

[lumper]

Always had K&N on my cars for many, many years.

Tried the Spoon filter, but finally returned to K&N. Didn't feel the Spoon filter would remove anything since the holes in the filter are quite big: you can see through the filter.

Agreed, I too looked at one, my first though was, oh hell no!! I can see sand making its way through there in no time.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Very cool of you, how much shipped to CT 06010?

shipping would be free.
Just shoot me a PM if interested.

 

[lumper]

shipping would be free.
Just shoot me a PM if interested.

DM sent, thanks

 

[mugendc4]

I had the Sprint filter for about 1000 miles before I ended up getting the PRL intake. I chose it over K&N just because I preferred a non oiled filter. Just blow it off with compressed air to clean rather than risk some oil getting sucked in where you don't want it. It made a little more induction noise and maybe added a little tiny bit of responsiveness.

Would you say the PRL intake induction noise is noticeable louder than the sprint filter? Debating to upgrade to the PRL HVI.

 

[Brittania]

Would you say the PRL intake induction noise is noticeable louder than the sprint filter? Debating to upgrade to the PRL HVI.

Yep, noise levels:
OEM < Sprint < PRL

Only reason not to do PRL HVI is if you want one of the 1500-2000 pretty carbon fiber HVI's. Those may or may not require a tune, while PRL is fine on stock tune.

 

[comps]

The K&N intake actually gave me 2 more mpgs. K&N drop in if youre not going to put a intake on it. You get some turbo noises when you floor it. If you want some nice whooshes you should get a open air cone intake but they are like $400.

I hope you are strong enough to make decisions for yourself in the future. But, I am willing to be a Power of Attorney if you are unable to make car modification decisions on your own.

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