air filters

by **dvdchris45** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 6:48 pm

Im curious to know, for the money, if the TRD air filter or a K&N filter is better for some noticeable (if there is) performance gain.

by **Rudy** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 7:07 pm

it sounds better, i originally felt detatched fromt he road because i couldn't hear my engine below 5k rpm. So you'll feel faster.

performance wise you'll probably get about 1 hp. But you will get a mild improvement in gas mileage, as well as save money on air filter replacements (they last forever, you just have to clean them)

crap, i didnt realize this was the gen 2 forum. This is all from a gen 1 owners viewpoint

by **Mole** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:15 pm

there should be similar gains for gen 2 as well.

imho, just go K&N route.

by **Jewls** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:56 am

I got a K&N and notice no difference whatsoever. :-?

by **Mole** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:43 am

the human being does not have the ability to "feel" or "sense" a HP increase of 1-7hp.

only the dyno is able to.

however it is nice to know to have a filter that filtrates better and more free flowing than stock.

by **Jewls** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:49 am

Yep, main reason I got it is so I can be lazy and not have to replace it, just clean and oil it every once in a while. :wink:

by **boaclub923** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:07 am

hum, hp gain? i'm not sure, but i do know my car response faster and it's more smooth, esp at low rpm. i buught TRD one which more expsensive then K&N, but i think it's worth~ ^^

by **SC V6** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:09 am

it frees up air flow.. which gives better gas milage.. also you can just clean it rather than having to buy another

by **Jewls** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:41 pm

Well, my avg. went from 23 mpg to 25 mpg, dunno about anyone else.

by **Rudy** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:15 pm

atlred wrote:I heard both give about the same mpg gain, is it true...about 5mpg????

5 mpg????

there's no chance in hell.

1-2 tops.

and you can feel a 7 hp gain, but i agree you cant feel a 1

by **Astro** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 2:55 pm

TRDMole177 wrote:however it is nice to know to have a filter that filtrates better and more free flowing than stock.

Exactly. Just installed the K&N on the convertible this past weekend.

by **GuavazoEX** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:26 pm

so how hard it is to install the TRD air filter?

and which one will you choose between those 2 brand?

i were plan to get it anytime soon

Thx

by **DocJohn** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:45 am

GuavazoEX wrote:so how hard it is to install the TRD air filter?

and which one will you choose between those 2 brand?

i were plan to get it anytime soon

Thx

There is no significant difference between the K&N and TRD air filters (I've own(ed) both). Buy which ever one you can get for the least $$.

SEE: http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopic.php?t=11006 for air filter installation instructions.

by **online** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 3:48 pm

I've had K&N filters now for 15 years with no regrets. I installed a K&N in my SLE raag top last week. Straight forward -

2 bolts on the air box towards the driver side fender.
Loosen those (mm socket don't recall size)
opposite side of the airbox 2 tabs that slip into openings
there are 2 vacuum hoses that pull right off - one facing the front one facing the passenger side fender
lift airbox top remove original filter and r/r with new filter

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