Does anyone know of a study done on quality of air filters? Flow,ect

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Sep 4, 2001 | 01:36 PM

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Does anyone know of a study done on quality of air filters? Flow,ect

There was a great study posted on oil filters a few weeks back and im curious if there is one on air filters somewhere. Is there? I know all the filters say thier better than each other but whats the truth?
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Sep 4, 2001 | 06:42 PM

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There is, and unfortunately, I'm at my work computer w/o my links, if no one posts it in the meantime, I'll post it when I can hit this place on my machine.

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Sep 5, 2001 | 12:16 PM

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Please do, I've been searching for awhile yet I cant find any testing done by a 3rd party.
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Sep 5, 2001 | 01:09 PM

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I saw one myself a few years ago, but can't remember it. When all was said and done, the fram paper filters flowed the best as far as paper filters go. i used those on my old carb'd 73 camaro with no problems in a 14x3 open filter. You could tell that the fram was actually about a 1/4" less in diam. than the rest, but it was the one listed as a replacement for 14x3 open element. guess that's why it flowed better........less media to flow thru (LOL). I use them now in my 3rd gen. can't really tell a difference between them and an amsoil or K&N. At least to me.

Sep 9, 2001 | 07:16 PM

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Sorry it took so long, my computer has been a bit ill.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...rs/index.shtml

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Sep 9, 2001 | 08:13 PM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Red Devil:
Sorry it took so long, my computer has been a bit ill.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...rs/index.shtml

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No problem! Thanks man

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Sep 11, 2001 | 07:11 PM

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It's not exactly a scientific study, but our local speed shop had a demo set up by K&N. It was a sealed box with a blower attached. It pulled air thru either and open hole, a paper filter, or a K&N filter. The air was vented out thru a tube in the top w/ a ping pong ball in it. The more air passing thru, the higher the ball went. All I can tell you is that the K&N sent the ball almost as high as no filter. Like I said, not scientific but fun to see.

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