Air filter upgrade for 3b (1 Viewer)

[tuffcitycruiser]

Anyone out there have any suggestions for an air filter upgrade for 3b? I was thinking about putting a cone on or maybe even just a k&n. just looking to get a little more power for cheap. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Hulsty]

The standard one flows plenty, K&N not a good idea, lets through larger particulates.

Turbo it.

 

[cody c]

The fitler for the 3B is already pretty big for it, if you want more power Id say to upsize the exhaust, well add a turbo, but the oversized exhaust will help a bit now and a lot later when you do turbo it.

 

[tuffcitycruiser]

Already have turbo and 3'' exhaust

Wasn't sure if a higher flow air would help. Thanks for the advice....guess I better start saving for an intercooler.

 

[Hulsty]

I did some testing on the stock airbox/filter and up to ~25psi boost I couldnt measure any apprecable vacuum between the filter and turbo

 

[magnus_heydoc]

I'm doing the intercooler now. They're cheap. 100 bucks ebay......200+ for silicon elbows and pipe.
Big time commitment as the rad needs to move back 2.5"..........think trim shroud and some cutting. It would be mad money if you had to pay someone else for labor.

Incidentally, I had a K&N cone and I'm going back to the stock can b/c the former was too loud for me.

 

[tuffcitycruiser]

I'm doing the intercooler now. They're cheap. 100 bucks ebay......200+ for silicon elbows and pipe.
Big time commitment as the rad needs to move back 2.5"..........think trim shroud and some cutting. It would be mad money if you had to pay someone else for labor.

Incidentally, I had a K&N cone and I'm going back to the stock can b/c the former was too loud for me.

Right on. My truck is loud enough as it is...
Just out of curiosity, what kind of intercooler setup are you going to run?

 

[darthvincor]

Indeed, stay away from K&N and cone/pod filters. It's a boy racer gimmick that has no positive effect.
I've seen dyno tests with standard air filters and pods and the OEM stuff always comes out ahead.
And further proof that it is nonsense, is that car manufacturers, to this day, stick to the standard air filters and air filter housing.

 

[magnus_heydoc]

this one:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330571149362?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[jzilla]

I had one of those big canister filters from a cab forward hino truck, went back to stock filter, did not really notice a difference, plus they were $75 new! Stock are about $25.