About drop-in engine filters and aftermarket air intakes.

[Hakmamba]

Il take the plunge, the PRl Filter always looked a bit wimpy too me. The AEM seems to be 20% off ($50.39. free ship) directly at AEM and K&N as well and vendors who just drop ship.

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[optronix]

I think it's criminal that we let aftermarket equipment suppliers "convince" us to buy upgraded products, without demanding at least some basic technical / engineering measurements to show why their stuff is superior to OEM, or to each other. Obviously, there are a number of parameters that apply to most products, but in the case of air filters I'd at least expect to see things like:

• pressure vs flow characteristics
• particle sizes captured
• flow versus service life
• typical expected life
• intake noise
• cost versus expected life
• other stuff that would add to the sales pitch comparisons.

Kinda makes you wonder how many automotive "upgrades" actually do just the opposite?
Looking cool only goes so far .....

Wouldn't that be great?

But as others have already stated, that just doesn't make sense from a business perspective. The sentiment in this thread should be enough to convince you of that, but end of the day the market is the ultimate authority and the sad reality is that virtually no one even asks these questions, let alone withholds their wallet unless they have the answers.

Honestly I could start going down a gaping rathole on how the vast majority of people just don't stop to bother with scientific things like facts and empirical evidence, and if you really want to dive off the illuminati deep end we can start exploring how that's tied to government regulations.

Actually nvm that conversation will just spike my cortisol again so I'll just go back to coping like I usually do. Which sadly one of my coping mechanisms is driving my car, and I like hearing swooshy sounds.

 

[UWU-mancer]

Wouldn't that be great?

But as others have already stated, that just doesn't make sense from a business perspective. The sentiment in this thread should be enough to convince you of that, but end of the day the market is the ultimate authority and the sad reality is that virtually no one even asks these questions, let alone withholds their wallet unless they have the answers.

Honestly I could start going down a gaping rathole on how the vast majority of people just don't stop to bother with scientific things like facts and empirical evidence, and if you really want to dive off the illuminati deep end we can start exploring how that's tied to government regulations.

Actually nvm that conversation will just spike my cortisol again so I'll just go back to coping like I usually do. Which sadly one of my coping mechanisms is driving my car, and I like hearing swooshy sounds.

The nerve of this guy. Coming on here, making sense and shit.

 

[nateb55]

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I know it's only been a few months but have there been any updates on the awe intake? Seems like it might be a "best of both worlds" if they use a good quality dry filter.

 

[Fred 930]

Yes, swooshy intake sounds are nice ...

So go one better - totally eliminate the entire air filter, including housing. Saves a bunch of weight and all that beautiful swoosh will then help mask the darker sounds of inhaled dirt grinding cylinder walls, piston rings, and valve guides.

Next, "upgrade" to an aftermarket low restriction OIL FILTER bypass - I'm sure someone makes one that's chrome plated and boosts horsepower. That way any hidden grinding can move on to main & rod bearings. Swoosh, Swoosh, Grind, Grind, Knock, Clunk ..... silence.

 

[UWU-mancer]

Yes, swooshy intake sounds are nice ...

So go one better - totally eliminate the entire air filter, including housing. Saves a bunch of weight and all that beautiful swoosh will then help mask the darker sounds of inhaled dirt grinding cylinder walls, piston rings, and valve guides.

Next, "upgrade" to an aftermarket low restriction OIL FILTER bypass - I'm sure someone makes one that's chrome plated and boosts horsepower. That way any hidden grinding can move on to main & rod bearings. Swoosh, Swoosh, Grind, Grind, Knock, Clunk ..... silence.

Damn bro just say U hate intakes

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