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> Foam vs paper air filters..., Which is the best? Please say why?
second wind
post Oct 27 2023, 02:58 PM
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Hello Teener World,
I have been a suspended oil foam filter fan since my motocross days (50 years ago) but just bought a brand new Mann paper air filter. My K&N is looking quite worn out and my flaps guy said why bother doing the cleaning and oil anymore? Just buy a quality new paper filter and be on your way. So I did and would love to hear what others have to say about the topic....thank you very much to all!!
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post Oct 29 2023, 12:59 PM
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I’m still reeling from the death of Brent Brock. His contributions to this forum should not be underestimated with how well he documented so many details of his restoration.

Wanted to take a moment to remind others of the amazing work he did recreating the European style air filter that worked with a standard paper element. This was all hand built (except the center air box - VW part)
The details are in his thread.

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There are commercial versions of this available (CSP I think?) but they are crazy pricey $900 or more. But if you have a high dollar engine - it is the way to get OEM type filtration and protection for that engine.
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second wind   Foam vs paper air filters...   Oct 27 2023, 02:58 PM
second wind   I think I mean gauze instead of foam....yeah that...   Oct 27 2023, 03:20 PM
brant   The K/N has bigger holes in it to let more air in....   Oct 27 2023, 03:30 PM
technicalninja   I've never seen a factory installed cotton gau...   Oct 28 2023, 09:16 AM
emerygt350   I used an ancient KN on my old opel gt in the last...   Oct 28 2023, 09:54 AM
930cabman   paper   Oct 28 2023, 03:43 PM
Geezer914   Wix paper element.   Oct 29 2023, 08:06 AM
mb911   Did testing 20 years ago for a company I work for ...   Oct 29 2023, 08:56 AM
Lockwodo   Did testing 20 years ago for a company I work for...   Oct 29 2023, 09:13 AM
Superhawk996   [quote name='mb911' post='3110338' date='Oct 29 2...   Oct 29 2023, 11:29 AM
mb911   Did testing 20 years ago for a company I work fo...   Oct 29 2023, 12:00 PM
Craigers17   So does anyone make paper filters for IDF style ca...   Oct 29 2023, 09:13 AM
rhodyguy   Paper filters for Webers at CIP1.   Oct 29 2023, 10:24 AM
JamesJ   You all have me curious now about my foam ITG filt...   Oct 29 2023, 11:31 AM
Superhawk996   You all have me curious now about my foam ITG fil...   Oct 29 2023, 11:36 AM
Superhawk996   I’m still reeling from the death of Brent Brock....   Oct 29 2023, 12:59 PM
Shivers   This was my drag bike. Klemm research did the h...   Oct 29 2023, 02:27 PM
Robarabian   Paper filter option for the triple barrel weber ID...   Oct 31 2023, 05:41 PM
mb911   Paper filter option for the triple barrel weber I...   Nov 1 2023, 04:58 AM
targa72e   I use these with my rain hats on my 911 engines. R...   Oct 31 2023, 10:31 PM
Superhawk996   I use these with my rain hats on my 911 engines. ...   Nov 1 2023, 07:34 AM
mskala   I take responsibility for finding that paper one. ...   Nov 1 2023, 08:39 AM
Jack Standz   Our '72 originally came with an oil bath air c...   Nov 1 2023, 09:48 AM
mb911   Our '72 originally came with an oil bath air ...   Nov 2 2023, 03:56 AM
targa72e   [/quote] Have you had them out in a hard rain? Cu...   Nov 1 2023, 10:56 PM


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