ITG air filter review! From Whoosh!

[jeff]

Not to poop on everyone's parade but last time I dyno'd my car I did one run with the RAMAIR filter and another immediate run with no filter. Gained 0.5 HP and no TQ. So the frenzy for the best filter may be overstated....

 

[FST BMP]

Not to poop on everyone's parade but last time I dyno'd my car I did one run with the RAMAIR filter and another immediate run with no filter. Gained 0.5 HP and no TQ. So the frenzy for the best filter may be overstated....

If I’m understanding correctly, wouldn’t having no filter make more sense as to the minute power increase? No restrictions = more air (+contaminates). I think when people are looking for the “best” filter they’re looking for the best ratio of least air restriction to efficiency of filtering particles.


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[Brianmc27]

Not to poop on everyone's parade but last time I dyno'd my car I did one run with the RAMAIR filter and another immediate run with no filter. Gained 0.5 HP and no TQ. So the frenzy for the best filter may be overstated....

I know the air filter has a negligible affect apart from Whooshy noises, but I’d be interested in both the delta between the stock paper filter and the RamAir and then the no filter.

 

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If I’m understanding correctly, wouldn’t having no filter make more sense as to the minute power increase? No restrictions = more air (+contaminates). I think when people are looking for the “best” filter they’re looking for the best ratio of least air restriction to efficiency of filtering particles.


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.5whp is just sample variance. What it means is the filter has no restriction

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[gtx3076]

Not to poop on everyone's parade but last time I dyno'd my car I did one run with the RAMAIR filter and another immediate run with no filter. Gained 0.5 HP and no TQ. So the frenzy for the best filter may be overstated....

Just using vdyno I saw zero difference in HP or TQ, even outside of the peak. Turbo didn't spool any sooner and TQ didn't last any longer.

Turbo may simply be too small to make the airbox a restriction.

I dropped my stock filter back in and put the green filter in a ziplock bag for if/when I upgrade to an S280.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Message sent...awaiting reply!

Got a Response back....no answer if it needs to be oiled though....I replied back with Does that style RamAir filter need to be oiled after cleaning? Awaiting response ....

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[TyphoonFiST]

Quick reply....must have good Support @ RamAir filters.. The answer is NOPE...but if you want its ok.

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[Remi]

I know the air filter has a negligible affect apart from Whooshy noises, but I’d be interested in both the delta between the stock paper filter and the RamAir and then the no filter.

Even though, not specifically info on the RAMAIR filter. But here is a good video that shows the difference and worthiness of various air filters.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS69owXpGdY

 

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I should point out...

I have seen these ramair filters in use on a number of cars now and they definitely flow well when the intake is a restriction. Tested back to back on 5 or 6 cars spanning 650-1100whp they all made decent gains over k&n style oiled filters. These also allow for tighter installs in tricky spots.

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[Quisp]

I use club soda and oxiclean powder mix to clean green and K&N . The dirt and oil float to the surface.

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[Nighthawk]

Interesting. This was my response from them.

 

[Nighthawk]

They ended up sending me the Proram for free. I'm excited to try it out and let you guys know how it is!

 

[PhoenixM3]

It seems to me that if more noise is created by installing the foam filter, it should be flowing better/more air. Like exhaust systems, some make more noise and do produce better flow, however some just make crappy noise without any apparent gain. How’s that for contradicting my own logic?

My guess is that the foam filters may produce a smidge more flow at the expense of less particulate filtration. I also question the foam filter’s durability over K&N-type oiled filters.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

They ended up sending me the Proram for free. I'm excited to try it out and let you guys know how it is!

Why? Did they send you one for free?

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