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Old 09-19-09, 07:48 PM
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Greddy drop-in air filter or cone filter ?

Is it more cost effective to just buy a performance drop-in filter compared to buying a cone? I found a drop-in for 35 dollars and most of the cone filters I've been looking at are around 75-100+. Keep in mind; I'm taking out my FTP lenses to let in more air for the stock system
Any input would be nice, I've searched the forum and I haven't found a thread that was about the cost effecincy of the drop-in vs cone.
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Originally Posted by slitherz90gxl
Keep in mind; I'm taking out my FTP lenses to let in more air for the stock system...
I assume you're being ironic here.
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Originally Posted by clokker
I assume you're being ironic here.
Hahaha i hope so too!

To the OP just buy a stock replacement. The stock intakes aren't bad what so ever.
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Yeah, I'm being ironic but the ftp lenses are going because they look horrible from years of water getting inside of them. It seems though, from the replies, that just getting a drop-in is fine.
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Yeah for a stock-ish car, a drop-in is all you really need. However, if you do go with a cone filter, it must be properly enclosed (something like this: https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/diy-cold-air-box-830116/ ), or else it will just suck hot air and do nothing for performance (perhaps even hinder it).
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Originally Posted by need RX7
Yeah for a stock-ish car, a drop-in is all you really need. However, if you do go with a cone filter, it must be properly enclosed (something like this: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=830116 ), or else it will just suck hot air and do nothing for performance (perhaps even hinder it).
Not entirely true. I have done back to back temp tests with RotaryRocket88 with his enclosed setup vs. my open filter and the temp difference was like 7 degrees. Not a lot and there are many factors that can make up 7 degrees.
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if your turbo with a proper intercooler, you will be ok =)
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Thanks for the input guys, I guess a cone is the way to go.
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