Cone air filter replacement

[awd.nv]

The afe filter is dry I'll throw it in the gutter and go and buy another.
I was replacing the mishimoto oiled filter that can be washed and reoiled but I didn't want to do that.

#1 killer of MAF sensors when I was a benz tech were customers over oiling their filters, I am in the same boat as you. I replace the filters even though they can be washed.

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[Dgc333]

#1 killer of MAF sensors when I was a benz tech were customers over oiling their filters, I am in the same boat as you. I replace the filters even though they can be washed.

Simple solution; follow the instructions for oiling. Plus the Ranger doesn't even have a MAF sensor so it's a moot point.

 

[Superdannyboy]

#1 killer of MAF sensors when I was a benz tech were customers over oiling their filters, I am in the same boat as you. I replace the filters even though they can be washed.

There's 3 reasons why I'm in the boat.
1) I'm just not sure what washing does to the filter material like am I degrading the material with each wash cycle?
2) I don't want to over do it with the oiling
3) Filters are relatively inexpensive so it doesn't hurt to buy 2 or 3 a year

 

[Superdannyboy]

im sure its impressive when combined with other mods. upgrading the intercooler is always a good idea ive seen a few options on the market for the ranger 2.3

For sure, I've noticed that lack of power after flooring it enough times. It feels great a few times then not so much.

 

[9zero1790]

some where on the r5g is a video where someone with know how tested filters head to head to see which worked best . i may have to go watch it now that filters are in my mind.

 

[awd.nv]

There's 3 reasons why I'm in the boat.
1) I'm just not sure what washing does to the filter material like am I degrading the material with each wash cycle?
2) I don't want to over do it with the oiling
3) Filters are relatively inexpensive so it doesn't hurt to buy 2 or 3 a year

Yeah, my main reason it is cheap enough to just replace and I don't need to hassle with it. I know someone who has 2 filters and just cycles through them so he can take his time doing it right, I just don't have time for that considering the cost of filters.

Simple solution; follow the instructions for oiling. Plus the Ranger doesn't even have a MAF sensor so it's a moot point.

Fair enough but point being not everyone does follow directions or interprets the directions correctly. Plus it is cheap enough to replace mine 1-2 times a year, especially in comparison to the cost of filling the fuel tank.

 

[Superdannyboy]

Fair enough but point being not everyone does follow directions or interprets the directions correctly. Plus it is cheap enough to replace mine 1-2 times a year, especially in comparison to the cost of filling the fuel tank.

I finally calibrated my speedometer with my BDX (I put 32" since I have 285/75r16)

Sheesh and I only put premium. ? lol

 

[9zero1790]

i think it will go up the more you drive. when i did the fpp flash with procal i noticed my mpg went back to zero. its slowly working its way back up. into the low 20s now and i figure thats likely where it will stay.

 

[awd.nv]

I finally calibrated my speedometer with my BDX (I put 32" since I have 285/75r16)

Sheesh and I only put premium. ? lol

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Yeah I feel ya, I have the stock 265/70/17 and use 91 only. I get a little better, usually 14mpg but want to go 275/70/17 next time. Worried what 285/70/17 would do to my MPG. Even when I baby it, I can only do about 15-17mpg calculated. All good though, want to do the FPP tune sooner than later though.

I am mostly city driving BTW, Hwy I can get about 21mpg if I stick to 70-75mph and keep it smooth. My cluster will say 22-23mpgbut math will show 20-21mpg.

 

[9zero1790]

so i went and watched the video from project farm on air filters. pretty interesting and worth a watch. did not shock me, i knew the kn would have some benefit in terms of power but was kinda the loser in terms of cleaning the air going in..

 

[Superdannyboy]

so i went and watched the video from project farm on air filters. pretty interesting and worth a watch. did not shock me, i knew the kn would have some benefit in terms of power but was kinda the loser in terms of cleaning the air going in..

Drop a link I'll watch it.

 

[9zero1790]

Drop a link I'll watch it.

 

[TheBadger]

@Superdannyboy

This one's bigger

 

[Superdannyboy]

@Superdannyboy

This one's bigger

Wow nice find! That one has over 100 more square inches of surface area! I bet it fits too.
The only thing is how the heck do I know when it's dirty lol

 

[TheBadger]

@Superdannyboy
Just going by the measurements listed I got 183.68 sq. in. for the K&N black, and 148.37 sq. in. for the aFe pro. About a 24% difference.
I vaguely recall having to carefully/forcefully maneuvre the cone that came with the Mishi CAI into the hole, but that was 10 months ago... Either way I'm headed to Reno to get the K&N today, along with some other loot, so I'll let you how it fits.
You're right about visible fouling and I couldn't find a pre-bag to fit on summit.com, but ain't y'all got that red dirt down there in TX anyway?!

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