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Old 06-13-2010, 12:50 PM
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Best Air Filter

Just as the title reads; what air filter do you guys recommend. I have heard a lot of conflicting stories about K&N, etc. I don't really want to go with an aftermarket intake system. Thanks for all your input in advance.
 
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Old 06-13-2010, 12:53 PM
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Gott's Mod with a Amsoil filter

EAA200

I just installed mine on my 04 and it fits perfectly.
 
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:24 PM
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^ X2 Gots with Amsoil
 
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:37 PM
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DWV intake mod with AEM DryFlow drop in filter.
 
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:52 PM
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Almost all filters perform the same. The only difference in them is how long they can be used for. As long as it's not a Fram, you can't go wrong with it.
 
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.6 Punisher
Almost all filters perform the same. The only difference in them is how long they can be used for. As long as it's not a Fram, you can't go wrong with it.
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He makes a good point here, as long as you're doing something about it you should be fine!

I like the fact that Amsoil filters are supposed to be really easy to clean and last very long....Not saying any of the other filters don't just stating why I got the EAA200
 
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amsoil ea
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 01:23 PM
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I have an Amsoil EA.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 01:39 PM
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Hm this is the first I have heard of the Amsoil. I will have to look into it. I have been using the stock paper filters since new.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:26 PM
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if you don't want a intake, used or new Gotts is your best be, and a AEM filter, I avoid fram like the plauge, even a good ol motor craft filter would be good.

try to stay away from oiled filters, I hear they could case problems on our truck, but I don't remember if it was from a CAI or stock air box.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:35 PM
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i like my amsoil better then anything else iv had
 
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try to stay away from oiled filters, I hear they could case problems on our truck, but I don't remember if it was from a CAI or stock air box.
Both, depending on certain things.

-CAI's are claimed to be lean running without custom tunes.

-Drop-ins are rumored to get oil on the MAF, but I still run one, haven't had problems yet.
 
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Old 06-15-2010, 12:44 AM
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Jezz I've been buying Fram filters from walmart
 
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I have read some very bad things on here and other forums about Fram air and oil filters. I won't ever use them. Some say they are all hype and the el cheapo stuff is fine. But I'd rather spend a little more money and know that I am getting quality. I use only Napa gold oil fitlers. I have used a trueflue air filter, but was not real happy with it. I prefer to stick with dry filters to keep the MAF from getting damaged with oil from the filter.

I would have gone with the AEM dry flow but I couln't find it at a decent price anywhere so I went with Amsoil.
 
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:36 AM
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I've never heard anything bad about the Fram air filters, just the oil filters. Anyone care to post up some links?

*For the record I use Motorcraft air filters, wouldn't mind switching to Amsoil just need to find a local dealer.
 


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