aFe or K&N

twistedm3 · 06-29-2010, 12:25 PM

Has anyone used or have thoughts on the aFe Pro5R stock replacement filters vis the K&N? Does it look like the aFe offers more filter surface area (thickness)?

OlivaresAnthony · 06-29-2010, 12:30 PM

Most people here recommend the AFE over K&N.

ModBargains.com · 06-29-2010, 01:12 PM

The aFe Replacement Panel Filter is specifically designed for each different vehicle and will free your car from the air restriction that comes from an OEM intake filter. This AFE drop in filter maintains all of the OEM tubing and enclosures, while replacing the paper air filter in the OEM intake with a durable AFE filter. This filter is 100% washable and reusable, and will be the last air filter you will need to buy for your car. The aFe system has been the more popular choice among the community and is the product that I would recommend for you. I can't shoot you over a PM due to your low post count so email me here at Alan************.com and I'll get you some more details!

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Wlew · 06-29-2010, 02:17 PM

go with the AFE hands down. 10 times better than the K&N.

talk with either Craven328 or **********s about getting one of these. I installed one in my old man's car for fathers day, and he gained about 2-3 mpg and a little extra power. not that noticeable though.

If you want more of a boost and even better airflow, get the cold air intake. it sounds a lot better as well.

SV Concepts II · 06-29-2010, 03:18 PM

+1, go with the AFE.

SV Concepts III · 06-29-2010, 03:23 PM

aFe for sure. Look at the photo there, you can see that the K&N's urethane surrounds are not cast with a comb in the filter element like aFe. This causes the black urethane to drip down into the filter element which not only looks terrible but substantially blocks flow.

aFe uses a metal comb to hold the urethane into place when casting the filter element in urethane to ensure that no part of the filter element is blocked. It is this level of detail that sets aFe's filters apart from your off the shelf replacement.

Gavin@MMW · 06-29-2010, 03:27 PM

+5

aFe drop in

or the aFe stage 2 intake system.

As long as it says aFe though, your doing it right.

M II · 06-30-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlew

go with the AFE hands down. 10 times better than the K&N.

talk with either Craven328 or **********s about getting one of these. I installed one in my old man's car for fathers day, and he gained about 2-3 mpg and a little extra power. not that noticeable though.

If you want more of a boost and even better airflow, get the cold air intake. it sounds a lot better as well.

AFE Power's filter technology comes from the turbo diesel market where filtration and flow means everything due to the nature of diesel engines. More flow and more filtration equals more power and a cleaner, happier engine!

Give us a call if you have any questions about aFe products!

ddigangi · 06-30-2010, 02:17 PM

aFe fo sho!

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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The aFe Replacement Panel Filter is specifically designed for each different vehicle and will free your car from the air restriction that comes from an OEM intake filter. This AFE drop in filter maintains all of the OEM tubing and enclosures, while replacing the paper air filter in the OEM intake with a durable AFE filter. This filter is 100% washable and reusable, and will be the last air filter you will need to buy for your car. The aFe system has been the more popular choice among the community and is the product that I would recommend for you. I can't shoot you over a PM due to your low post count so email me here at Alan************.com and I'll get you some more details! - Alan
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	go with the AFE hands down. 10 times better than the K&N. talk with either Craven328 or **********s about getting one of these. I installed one in my old man's car for fathers day, and he gained about 2-3 mpg and a little extra power. not that noticeable though. If you want more of a boost and even better airflow, get the cold air intake. it sounds a lot better as well. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	aFe for sure. Look at the photo there, you can see that the K&N's urethane surrounds are not cast with a comb in the filter element like aFe. This causes the black urethane to drip down into the filter element which not only looks terrible but substantially blocks flow. aFe uses a metal comb to hold the urethane into place when casting the filter element in urethane to ensure that no part of the filter element is blocked. It is this level of detail that sets aFe's filters apart from your off the shelf replacement.
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