Ais,tymar,qwik Filter
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
Ais,tymar,qwik Filter
i hear a lot of talk about these filters on the forum and before i found out the qwik filter i had paid like 200.00 for an air raid intake and i am hoping that you guys dont think an air-raid is a hoorible filter and that i need to sell it and get something else - but i want your thoughts - is the air raid a GOOD ENOUGH filter that it wont hurt my truck or performance??
thanks
thanks
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by eric777
it looks like a k&n so i think you do have to oil it but mine has only been there for about 11,000 miles and if so whats the deal with the oiled kind??
This i've seen independent test results on.
Nut
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by eric777
i went to look at afe filters and they are oiled cotton???
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by eric777
so is the air raid hurting and should i switch to a qwik filter for the $$$ or what
thanks
thanks
Nut
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 0
Kwik filter uses a Napa 6637, which is a paper element and eliminates the leak-prone, stock airbox. The entire mod can be done for $50 or so.
Tymar - uses a Donaldson filter, but I believe the 6637 will also work. Eliminates the leak-prone stock airbox and replaces the snorkel and plastic battery holder with a stock, early 99 metal battery holder. The mod costs about $175, is cleaner and more 'finished' looking than a Kwik, but functions about the same.
Ask Kwik - he brought the Kwik mod to prominence here, then switched to AIS. He can make a first hand comparison between the two types.
Tymar - uses a Donaldson filter, but I believe the 6637 will also work. Eliminates the leak-prone stock airbox and replaces the snorkel and plastic battery holder with a stock, early 99 metal battery holder. The mod costs about $175, is cleaner and more 'finished' looking than a Kwik, but functions about the same.
Ask Kwik - he brought the Kwik mod to prominence here, then switched to AIS. He can make a first hand comparison between the two types.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by arninetyes
Ask Kwik - he brought the Kwik mod to prominence here, then switched to AIS. He can make a first hand comparison between the two types.
The reason that I switch to the AIS is I wanted to quiet things down and it did that very well.
An added benefit is the AIS is touted to flow more air due to an advance filter media design that flows a lot more than a different air filter that takes up the same amount of space and at the same time provides superior filtering.
I chose not to install the foam sleeve and am glad that I did not. I was able to get boost readings like this and still not have the filter minder move even 1 mm.
This much boost and EGT made me very nervous for my turbo bearings and the rest of the engine as well and have since restored the wastegate settings to stock. I'm going out on another vacation tomorrow and am hoping to limit the boost to 23psi or so.
I know mine is!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by arninetyes
Wow! Ragged edge on that turbo!
