Use smaller filter on intake?
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Use smaller filter on intake?
I just installed my K&N intake and I’m on the fence about the sound. It is loud at times, which I don’t mind, except it’s not the sound I was hoping for – it almost sounds “cheap” IMO. My girlfriend isn’t too thrilled with it either.
I was wondering if I went to a smaller filter would it diminish the sound? From K&N’s oval filter to a round tapered filter; for example RF-1035:
For reference: This is the filter that comes with the kit:
Any thoughts on this?
Also, it does not necessarily have to be a K&N replacement filter…
Thanks.
I was wondering if I went to a smaller filter would it diminish the sound? From K&N’s oval filter to a round tapered filter; for example RF-1035:
For reference: This is the filter that comes with the kit:
Any thoughts on this?
Also, it does not necessarily have to be a K&N replacement filter…
Thanks.
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Less filtering area, more restrictive...
I like the Apexi they use on the 3rd gen, it's a dry element so no oily mess. It was tested and found to be the best in filtering capabilities as well as flow.
I like the Apexi they use on the 3rd gen, it's a dry element so no oily mess. It was tested and found to be the best in filtering capabilities as well as flow.
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I did a search on that as well. It seems it is loud as well. However their filter only looked a bit smaller than the K&N and it still had the oval shape.
I'm just wondering if a round tapered filter will change the sound...
EDIT:
Pic of RE intake...
I'm just wondering if a round tapered filter will change the sound...
EDIT:
Pic of RE intake...
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I would suggest... checking the threads on this. What you really want is an RE intake and to dynamat the interior of it. That'll cut your sound down and cut your heat as well...
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