Question about air cleaner

mannymen · 04-15-2008, 02:06 PM

This was found on DRR from April 7th 2008

I know that a standard 14x3" paper filter slowed my mild (low 12-sec, 850 CFM) BBC door car slightly, (.03-.04), vs no filter.

Tested a 4" tall K&N, with no added oil other than what it came with, and no change vs not having a filter. Oiled it thoroughly, and it did slow .015.

Tried a Wix P/N 42096 14x4" paper element, which fits all standard (& "cheapie") chrome air cleaners, and it ran just like no filter. I've been using them for the past 9 years.

Napa has a nearly identical one, (P/N 22096), for about half price, but tighter pleating, have not tested it in controlled manner, but did run one in a pinch.

04-15-2008, 02:06 PM	#6
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Question about air cleaner This was found on DRR from April 7th 2008 I know that a standard 14x3" paper filter slowed my mild (low 12-sec, 850 CFM) BBC door car slightly, (.03-.04), vs no filter. Tested a 4" tall K&N, with no added oil other than what it came with, and no change vs not having a filter. Oiled it thoroughly, and it did slow .015. Tried a Wix P/N 42096 14x4" paper element, which fits all standard (& "cheapie") chrome air cleaners, and it ran just like no filter. I've been using them for the past 9 years. Napa has a nearly identical one, (P/N 22096), for about half price, but tighter pleating, have not tested it in controlled manner, but did run one in a pinch. __________________ N/A

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