kimba2

does anyone know where to get performance air filters for rx-8
preferably k&n

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Can I ask how much of a restriction the standard air filter presents???

lexic

Bugger all!! But some people would just prefer a material filter to a paper one.

Kimba2 you can order a K&N filter at autobahn, but from personal experience I have found BMC filters to be of a better quality(also available through autobahn).

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

That is a good answer

From my experience, I found the KingDragon to be better made than K&N.

Note - the RX-8 tech's training manual recommends to replace "wet" filters with the OEM paper element if the customer presents the car with a bad-idling condition. Related to how the filter effects the air flow over the MAF sensor.

Cheers,
Hymee.

rx-evolv

i got a k&n air filter for 80 dollars at car equipment in hornsby..it replaces the standard mazda paper crap one..and it does make a difference to...

takahashi

......... just don't do anything to the car.........

Just add a Hymee's exhaust. :D

j/k

I think it worth a try and don't flow the old one away just yet... you can always change back

rot8ryx

how long do air filters last .... when is a good time to change your air filter .... anyone????

takahashi

if it is K&N.... it is reusable after a wash and oil... If it still like this.

rot8ryx

so you can just wash the airfilter???? and its new again!!! cool :D
wait... what kind of oil do you have to use???

takahashi

It comes in with the filter as a cleaning pack... one bottle to clean, another spray can to oil it. Easy. Do it every 10K km... I remember from way back that I cleaned one and turn it from charcoal black to red :D

rot8ryx

im definitely getting the MS air filter now!!! thanks taka for the info... :D

kimba2

what is the difference between the BMC and king Dragon as opposed to the K&N?

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

What does it make a difference to? Can we have some numbers?

Cheers,
Hymee.

AMUSE

if u want i got one for sale..

ypwpat

is it the Replacement or Pod?

skc

can anyone report any gains with perfomance filter replacement

skc

AMUSE

my one is the pod...
i think gain around 3 to 5 hp.....
mostly increase the bottom end ...power.

takahashi

Hey rot8ryx

Can you order me another one as well... we will share the cost of frieght --- or you order locally?!

Let me know.

Oh... for your infomation. MazdaSpeed air filter is once off (non reusable)

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Poor old me - I am confused. No mention was made of the "MS filter" until now, then you are convinced...??

Please un-confuse me

Cheers,
Hymee.

rot8ryx

Oh... well i wanted the MS filter for a while but wasnt sure ... you know just lagging the purchase... but after i heard filters are reusable... i was goin to purchase it... until taka just told me that MS filters arent reusable... so now im just as confused as you are.... hahahahha..... :D well taka... i was goin to buy my MS air filter from the Canzoomer site.... and i live in CA

thew

i love my green filters there the best.
http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/green/index.htm

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/why.asp

rx8 part page

http://greenfilterusa.7p.com/2476_1.html

kimba2

has anyone installed a k&n air filter, If so is it really that loud?

takahashi

Seen and heard K&N in another RX-8 not mine... Yes it is loud or loud(er) --- > depends on your taste.

Hymee

iTrader: (1)

Are you talking about a K&N Pod or a replacement element?

I don't understand that a different element would change the sound as it is all in an nice cold-air box.

Cheers,
Hymee.

skc

I agree Hymee, I have installed a replacement k&n filter on another vehicle with no appreciable sound increase. I cammot see why it would be different on the RX8

The pod however may be louder.

skc