Amsoil Nanofiber Conical Filters

[Marauder131]

Is anyone familair with Amsoil conical filters? My understanding is that they do not require oiling and could serve as a substitute for K&N/S&B powerstack filters that do require oiling. It is alleged that the Amsoil filters are also superior in terms of filtering; however, that is a claim made by virtually every manufacterer. If anyone has any experience, or data with regard to these filters, please feel free to chime in.

Thanks

[Marauder131]

Does anyone have knowledge or experience with any of Amsoil's new nano filters?

[Rider90]

The word nanofiber just sounds like a marketing gimmick...

It is probably the same air filter as many other outsourced brands, just a different color. Oil filters are the same way, there are only a few manufacturers of oil filters but they are marketed under many names. I know because we have cut open all the major brands and quite a few were identical with their construction, stamping, etc...

[Breadfan]

There was atleast one other vendor selling oil-less performance filters, I can't seem to recall the name but bookmarked their site.

I'm not a big fan of oiling the filters, and I too am curious if anyone has tried these oil-free reusable performance filters.

[Dragcity]

We are supposed to put OIL on our air intake filters, such as JLT ???

And what kind of oil...???

And why???

[Breadfan]

We are supposed to put OIL on our air intake filters, such as JLT ???

And what kind of oil...???

And why???

When you clean them, you use the K&N recharge kit. It contains a cleaner spray that you use, wash out with water, then let sit and air dry. After that there is the recharge oil that you lightly apply.

The oil in the filter element is what helps trap the very small particles while keeping good airflow.

The problem is that oiling the filter is hyped into being a precise science (or Catch-22 if you're a pessimist).

Over-oil and the oil will come off during use and gum up your MAF.

Under-oil and you'll let fine particulates through.

Get it just right and you're golden.

:)

I've done it a few times without issues, but would prefer to remove the extra steps with a dry performance filter - seems like the technology has advanced to allow that.

[Dragcity]

I think I am going back to - and staying with the OEM airbox and filter.

Anyone want to buy a lightly used JLT set-up.???

[TheDonk]

AEM is now marketing a "dry" filter and phasing out
their "oiled" version. The new filter has a cleaning kit
but it's just a wash and dry operation.

[MERCMAN]

AEM is now marketing a "dry" filter and phasing out
their "oiled" version. The new filter has a cleaning kit
but it's just a wash and dry operation.



http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=9 3


Link for the dry filters

[Breadfan]

There was another good brand out there, I don't wanna use AEM, see too many AEM stickers on Civics.

I'm afraid if I use any of that stuff my motor will shrink.

I'll post it when I get home and dig up the bookmark.

[Marauder131]

An observation with regard to some air filters, is that concrete independant data specific to filtering efficiency seems hard to come by. Many people have opinions as to how effective individual filters are, but are they really as effective as one might believe, or be lead to believe? Every manufacturer touts the alleged advantages of their filter, but can they prove their claims? I am very interested in the new dry nano conical filters from Amsoil; however, I have yet to come by an independant review of such filters. Without proof of their filtering effectiveness, it is hard to trust an expesive engine to a new filter, even if it has performance or other benefits to offer. There are two sides to the coin in considering CAI's. More and more people are dispensing with factory air boxes for them. Even the new Shelby GT comes with a Ford Racing CAI from the factory. Without widespread proof of harm being caused to engines from these set ups, are we to conclude that the filtering efficiency of paper filters is not required? Or, is the quest for a few horsepower more, doing more harm than good? I can't say. In as much as I would like to join the crowd in going with an aftermarket intake, I would need to know that the benefits far outweigh the risks.

[Breadfan]

Here's that link: http://afefilters.com/prodrys/v1.html

[TheDonk]

Thanks, appreciate the link.

[JonW]

How about a GB on a CAI with a dry filter???

[Mike Poore]

It's been my experience that Amsoil products perform as advertised, and we have been very successful with anything we've tried, over the years..

BTW, you know that red spray stuff for the K&N filters? It's an amazing anti-rust remover for under the hood, on nuts & bolts & such. It just goes fizz - fizz, and wipes of clean as new. Also works on the aluminum oxidation on alternators & such. I have no idea why. :dunno:

[RF Overlord]

This technology is licensed from Donaldson, who build filters for heavy-duty trucks and all sorts of hugely expensive industrial equipment. I don't have any direct experience with the AMSOIL version, but I would trust anything that said Donaldson on it implicitly

[Marauder131]

This technology is licensed from Donaldson, who build filters for heavy-duty trucks and all sorts of hugely expensive industrial equipment. I don't have any direct experience with the AMSOIL version, but I would trust anything that said Donaldson on it implicitly

I've heard much the same in regard to such filters. It would be reassuring; however, if one could come accross some independant data pertaining to such filters and their filtering efficiency, if possible. If anyone has, a link would be great.

[Marauder131]

Anyone happen to have any expereince with these filters yet?

[Sharky]

I don't know of any tests yet on the new Amsoil filter, but here's a test with K&N vs. several other types of filters including foam and paper: Air Filter Test (http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm)

There's also a forum on Bob is the Oil Guy with threads discussing the new Amsoil filters: Air Filter Forum (http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB15)

[djbruce26]

I don't know where I've seen them but they have tested the AMSOIL filters and they do work as they claim. As others have stated... it's a reputable company and I would trust anything they do/say. I'm looking at getting one of these filters down the road to replace my mm airbox.

[Marylandrauder]

If you want to learn about the amsoil nanofiber air filters go to google and type in bitog ( bob is the oil guy) and scroll down to the air filter section, I have one on my other car it seems to be running better and getting a little bit better gas mileage than the k&n, also it cleans buy either using a vacuum cleaner or blowing it out with air from a compressor, amsoil claims the air filters last 4 years or 100,000 miles.