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> gaining HP with an air filter, is it true?
tradisrad
post Dec 10 2009, 08:38 AM
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I was browsing the AA catalog and came across the MSDS high flow cone air filter (catalog page 28). The ad claims that one can gain upto 10 more HP using this air filter. Is this true? Has anyone else used one of these?

BTW my engine is a 2056, stock FI with Raby's 9550 cam and tuned MPS.

HPH sells a bored throttle body and claims HP gain with the TB. True?
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post Dec 10 2009, 03:22 PM
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alright. i have a 73 1.7L and am looking to ditch the oil bath intake. would one of these be worth getting as a replacement until i sell it (then ill put the stock oil bath back on). I guess you can use a 1.8L airbox but im just curious as to what would be easier and more reliable.
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post Dec 10 2009, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(forzamotorsport9 @ Dec 10 2009, 01:22 PM) *

i have a ... oil bath intake ... im just curious as to what would be ... more reliable.

I thought there was a 1.7L paper element airbox as well? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

The oil-bath filter, if maintained properly, works very well ...

Just don't step on it when it's sitting on the garage floor ...
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post Dec 10 2009, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 10 2009, 02:19 PM) *

QUOTE(forzamotorsport9 @ Dec 10 2009, 01:22 PM) *

i have a ... oil bath intake ... im just curious as to what would be ... more reliable.

I thought there was a 1.7L paper element airbox as well? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

The oil-bath filter, if maintained properly, works very well ...

Just don't step on it when it's sitting on the garage floor ...
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And yes, my 73 uses paper elements. I offered it up already.
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tradisrad   gaining HP with an air filter   Dec 10 2009, 08:38 AM
Rico Suave   :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :l...   Dec 10 2009, 08:42 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   Martin Schneider makes these You could call him a...   Dec 10 2009, 08:44 AM
tat2dphreak   if you engine is well tuned, my guess would be in ...   Dec 10 2009, 08:47 AM
tradisrad   if you engine is well tuned, my guess would be in...   Dec 10 2009, 08:57 AM
pcar916   If it's tuned to your headers and everything i...   Dec 10 2009, 09:05 AM
Larouex   I have one of these, never installed for your 914....   Dec 10 2009, 09:20 AM
Rod   I have one of these, never installed for your 914...   Dec 10 2009, 01:47 PM
detoxcowboy   I have a pair of shoes that makes me run faster :D...   Dec 10 2009, 09:24 AM
Cap'n Krusty   Even claims of 2-3 HP is pushing the envelope of r...   Dec 10 2009, 09:51 AM
Bleyseng   You'll get more hp gain by switching to a bus ...   Dec 10 2009, 09:59 AM
jhadler   My only real interest in a setup like that is -wei...   Dec 10 2009, 09:59 AM
underthetire   I was browsing the AA catalog and came across the...   Dec 10 2009, 11:07 AM
SirAndy   Is this true? If it smells like snake oil and tas...   Dec 10 2009, 11:50 AM
charliew   If you can use a air filter that has a element tha...   Dec 10 2009, 12:14 PM
underthetire   If you can use a air filter that has a element th...   Dec 10 2009, 12:16 PM
orange914   If you can use a air filter that has a element t...   Dec 11 2009, 12:43 AM
charliew   I thought the discussion was about air filters not...   Dec 10 2009, 12:37 PM
underthetire   Carbs have ventures. More air through them=more fu...   Dec 10 2009, 01:18 PM
charliew   There is a big difference in MAP and MAF. Venturi ...   Dec 10 2009, 01:26 PM
underthetire   There is a big difference in MAP and MAF. Venturi...   Dec 10 2009, 01:59 PM
forzamotorsport9   alright. i have a 73 1.7L and am looking to ditch ...   Dec 10 2009, 03:22 PM
SirAndy   i have a ... oil bath intake ... im just curious ...   Dec 10 2009, 04:19 PM
underthetire   i have a ... oil bath intake ... im just curious...   Dec 10 2009, 05:00 PM
forzamotorsport9   so im taking that this is a piece junk? i just wan...   Dec 10 2009, 08:04 PM
Spoke   Maybe this will help gas mileage and improve HP???...   Dec 10 2009, 04:16 PM
Eric_Shea   I think the oil bath is one of the best... K...   Dec 10 2009, 04:23 PM
GeorgeRud   :lol4: If I remember correctly, the only way tha...   Dec 10 2009, 09:50 PM
etcmss   I had the same thought a while back to buy one of ...   Dec 11 2009, 02:17 PM
kwales   I just replaced my fuel filter element with a piec...   Dec 11 2009, 04:26 PM
charliew   Works great is a very subjective statement. Works ...   Dec 11 2009, 06:00 PM
kwales   Flows more air..... really? Think about it..... a...   Dec 11 2009, 07:49 PM
Solo914   For what it is worth, I have spent quite a bit of ...   Dec 12 2009, 11:21 AM
kwales   Just remember with the 1.8 L-jet you have a built ...   Dec 12 2009, 12:22 PM
Solo914   Just remember with the 1.8 L-jet you have a built...   Dec 12 2009, 02:17 PM
windforfun   I threw one of these on my "73 1.7. The car ...   Jan 8 2010, 06:00 PM


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