Air filters.

Cass · 11th November 2006, 06:02 PM

I have an Apex cone filter on the now and am looking into changing it to an HKS Mushroom.I have herd these are not that great from some people then from others they are brilliant does anyone have any views or experience with these filters.
Cheers Cass.

Martin F · 11th November 2006, 06:40 PM

The Apexi that you have is one of the best aftermarket filters for filtration, but filtration tends to come at the cost of flow.

Like a lot of things in this world, you don't get something for nothing so filters that flow better tend to sacrifice filtration.

Why are you changing it?

Cass · 11th November 2006, 07:03 PM

One of my mates have put one in his soop and he swares it has made a heck of a differance and i have never seen a soop with the apexi it has always been mushrooms so i thought they were the best for them thats why im asking here before i waste my cash and finding out they are poop.

Cass · 11th November 2006, 07:04 PM

Would an arc box be something to be considered then.

god father wheels · 11th November 2006, 07:51 PM

Cass I've changed from a mushroom to the apexi. I've noticed a hell of a differance ( for the better, I might add). I think your making the wrong decision but as they say the choice is yours.

john

Cass · 11th November 2006, 07:56 PM

Well i was only thinking about it but i think ill get the guys at work to make me an arc box.

god father wheels · 11th November 2006, 08:06 PM

Whats an arc box Cass. Never heard of one before

john

Martin F · 11th November 2006, 08:38 PM

Make sure you read this before making any decisions:

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/fil...t/2/index.html

The best option is really the stock air filter box assembly as it doesn't pose much of a restriction at BPU levels or even slightly above that. It keeps the air cold and it has good filtration.

How many people have you heard spend a few hundred £'s on their car and turnaround and say, yeah that was worth the money.

How many people have you heard spend a few hundred £'s on their car and turnaround and say, that was a waste of money.

Cass · 11th November 2006, 08:44 PM

Very true Martin thanks my mind is made up now im sticking with the Apexi and getting an arc box made CHEERS again.

11th November 2006, 06:02 PM	#1
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Air filters. I have an Apex cone filter on the now and am looking into changing it to an HKS Mushroom.I have herd these are not that great from some people then from others they are brilliant does anyone have any views or experience with these filters. Cheers Cass. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

11th November 2006, 06:40 PM	#2
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	The Apexi that you have is one of the best aftermarket filters for filtration, but filtration tends to come at the cost of flow. Like a lot of things in this world, you don't get something for nothing so filters that flow better tend to sacrifice filtration. Why are you changing it? __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

11th November 2006, 07:03 PM	#3
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	One of my mates have put one in his soop and he swares it has made a heck of a differance and i have never seen a soop with the apexi it has always been mushrooms so i thought they were the best for them thats why im asking here before i waste my cash and finding out they are poop. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

11th November 2006, 07:04 PM	#4
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Would an arc box be something to be considered then. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

11th November 2006, 07:56 PM	#6
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Well i was only thinking about it but i think ill get the guys at work to make me an arc box. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

11th November 2006, 07:51 PM	#5
god father wheels The powder coater. Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slough, Berkshire Posts: 453	Cass I've changed from a mushroom to the apexi. I've noticed a hell of a differance ( for the better, I might add). I think your making the wrong decision but as they say the choice is yours. john

11th November 2006, 08:06 PM	#7
god father wheels The powder coater. Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slough, Berkshire Posts: 453	Whats an arc box Cass. Never heard of one before john

11th November 2006, 08:38 PM	#8
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Make sure you read this before making any decisions: http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/fil...t/2/index.html The best option is really the stock air filter box assembly as it doesn't pose much of a restriction at BPU levels or even slightly above that. It keeps the air cold and it has good filtration. How many people have you heard spend a few hundred £'s on their car and turnaround and say, yeah that was worth the money. How many people have you heard spend a few hundred £'s on their car and turnaround and say, that was a waste of money. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

11th November 2006, 08:44 PM	#9
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Very true Martin thanks my mind is made up now im sticking with the Apexi and getting an arc box made CHEERS again. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

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