stock air filter vs. simota or K&N

**pdc2** · July 2nd, 2003 03:58 PM

guys,

what do you think? what are the pros and cons of changing to performance filters? is it true na you have to change oil more often when using performance filters dahil mas madali daw makapasok yun dirty air?

I'm planning kse to install simota on my ride. thx!

**ssaloon** · July 2nd, 2003 04:10 PM

got this from the simota homepage. ito ata yung mga pros.

Increased Performance
Simota Filters allow a higher velocity airflow. Better airflow means better breathing.
Better breathing allows your engine to develop
... MORE POWER
... MORE TORQUE

Low Restriction
Multi layer design traps dust whilst still allowing air to pass through.

Washable, Reusable Cotton Filter
All Simota filters feature fully washable, reusable high quality cotton filters. The pleated design of Simota filters provides a greater surface area for filtration.

Economical
Less expensive in the long run because they are designed for years of use and reuse.

cons are kelangan very religious ka sa cleaning nito kasi pwedeng marestrict yung flow of air pag madumi na causing loss of power and babagal ang hatak ng kotse.

**wrecker** · July 2nd, 2003 05:23 PM

nod at ssaloon...

i'm using simota myself for more than half a year na. pag naka 3 washings na, i plan to try k&n naman.

definitely better than your stock air box

**spazzkid** · July 2nd, 2003 05:27 PM

approximately how many hp's gained thru this mod? talaga bang ramdam sya even on 1.3l engines?

**ssaloon** · July 2nd, 2003 06:54 PM

mas sulit yung HP gains mo if you couple your aftermarket air intake with after market pipings and exhaust systems e.g. performance headers, larger diameter exhaust pipes and a freeflow muffler.

a good 8-10 hp gain siguro yan. although you wouldn't know the exact figure unless you have your car dynoed.

may thread dito dati comparing the dyno figures of a car with simota vs k&n filters eh.

**pajerokid** · July 2nd, 2003 07:02 PM

Yung simota ko, hinigop ng turbo! Dati cone shaped siya, ngayon biglang naging korteng twirly cone!

Im back to stock config, but am looking for a good hi flow drop in replacement. Kasi halatang humina accelleration ko.

**mazdamazda** · July 2nd, 2003 07:37 PM

from my experience:

- better throttle response
- redlines easily from mid range
- improved fuel consumption by around .5km/L

that is in tandem with a free flow muffler and a fuel pressure regulator though.

**caloyski5** · July 2nd, 2003 07:45 PM

sold my simota cone filter a few months back...im now back sa stock config...nakakabitin hatak..hehe..bibili ulit ako ng simota tom..hehe

**mazdamazda** · July 2nd, 2003 08:03 PM

Originally posted by caloyski5
sold my simota cone filter a few months back...im now back sa stock config...nakakabitin hatak..hehe..bibili ulit ako ng simota tom..hehe

oist! ako yata nakabili nun ha! d ko pa nagagamit caloyski!!! buy back mo na lang sa akin!!! hehehe...

**mbt** · July 2nd, 2003 08:22 PM

there were some discussions about this months ago... i think kung drop-in filter lang yung pinag-uusapan, you won't be seeing much gain in power (if any). the greatest advantage would be the fact that the filter can be reused for years

you'll get bigger gains of a few hp if you change to a cone-type filter or something