cone filter - does it really make a difference?, newb questions Options

[BloodyStupidDave...]

Hi,

I notice that most members' cars have a cone filter fitted.

I picked up an unbranded burgandy red cone filter for a couple of pounds at my local scrappy. It looks brand new. Considering using it on my Celica, but does it really make a difference over the stock Toyota panel filter? Perhaps I should look at a K&N panel filter to go in the stock air filter box?

Also, being in the UK and as my Celica is my daily drive, the engine bay gets quite damp, salty and grubby. How do cone filters cope with water and dirt build-up? Should I be looking to box the cone filter in a similar way to the stock air filter box?

Finally, where is a good place to fit a mass air flow sensor with the stock setup and with the cone filter fitted?


This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jun 16, 2007 - 12:03 PM

[trdproven]

TRD is within your budget but it is an oiled version. never heard of a drop in dry filter for our celica. In fact, i think its a waste of money to get a drop in filter. Although it does bring in a percentage improvement of air flow but it misses the two significant things we look for. #1 Most Air Flow Possible such as a cone filter that gives most potential performance increase for that particular system and #2 Sound (by preference). A drop in filter is really just for some unnoticeable improvement and keeping it stock profile sound and looks. Or perhaps thats what you are looking for?

I've owned:

TRD Drop In Filter
Injen
Fujita
Weapon R
Apexi
and generic unbrand

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jun 16, 2011 - 1:53 AM