CAI - Oiled or Dry
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Mountain Pass
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CAI - Oiled or Dry
What are the advantages of both type of filters? It looks like most oiled are a lifetime filter where the dry need to be replaced. Are oiled filters a pain to maintain?
Thanks, Rich
Thanks, Rich
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From: Temperance, MI
If I recall correctly the oiled vs dry filters are about the same micron rating. I have heard that some people have a problem with sucking the oil into the turbo in the past. I have never had that problem even on the Cummins pushing 53 pounds of boost. I run an S&B.
If you don't want to get some oil on your hands once in awhile get the dry filter. If you want to save a few bucks down the road get an oiled filter.
I'm sure others will have plenty to add
If you don't want to get some oil on your hands once in awhile get the dry filter. If you want to save a few bucks down the road get an oiled filter.
I'm sure others will have plenty to add
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
While the oiled versions may filter somewhat better, I have not had any issues with the using a cleanable AFE Dry S filter. My used oil analysis has always showed a more than acceptable level of silicon; showing the filter was doing its job. The dry filters can be cleaned with Simple Green or common dishwashing liquid. I have used the dry filter for many years in my '01 7.3 PSD and also in my current F150 5.0 gasser with great results.
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Backing up a bit.... If you are talking a filter for the stock air box - then nothing matters... the box is crap and should be replaced immediately. If you are looking into replacing the stock air box, the Ford AIS is hands-down the best option (if you have the budget), which has but one filter option - but it only works on stock injectors and turbo. If you upgrade either, then I'm partial to the S&B - because it is the quietest option of the big breathers.
Now... with my S&B, I need as much air as I can get my hands on - I have bigger injectors and turbo. The oil filter breathes a little less than the dry filter... plus I have enough crap to maintain in my life and I have the budget - so the quick-and-easy dry filter was the obvious choice for me.
Now... with my S&B, I need as much air as I can get my hands on - I have bigger injectors and turbo. The oil filter breathes a little less than the dry filter... plus I have enough crap to maintain in my life and I have the budget - so the quick-and-easy dry filter was the obvious choice for me.
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Backing up a bit.... If you are talking a filter for the stock air box - then nothing matters... the box is crap and should be replaced immediately. If you are looking into replacing the stock air box, the Ford AIS is hands-down the best option (if you have the budget), which has but one filter option - but it only works on stock injectors and turbo. If you upgrade either, then I'm partial to the S&B - because it is the quietest option of the big breathers.
Now... with my S&B, I need as much air as I can get my hands on - I have bigger injectors and turbo. The oil filter breathes a little less than the dry filter... plus I have enough crap to maintain in my life and I have the budget - so the quick-and-easy dry filter was the obvious choice for me.
Now... with my S&B, I need as much air as I can get my hands on - I have bigger injectors and turbo. The oil filter breathes a little less than the dry filter... plus I have enough crap to maintain in my life and I have the budget - so the quick-and-easy dry filter was the obvious choice for me.
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Mountain Pass
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Well I made a decision and feel pretty good about it. I like supporting businesses close to me and when I bought the truck it had an Edge CTS Evolution tuner which I upgraded to the Evolution CTS2 tuner which I like much better if for nothing else it is easier to read for these old eyes. Sticking with Edge products I chose to go with their Jammer CAI with an oiled filter. Picked it up yesterday and hope to get it in this weekend.
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