pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Well I'm sure we have all thought about it when we have delved into the world of replacing our air intake filters, have we not? Now for me, I'm not going down the line of induction kits as I cant really be arsed (per-say) but am just going to replace the original filter with either a K&N, Blitz Cotton panel filter or a Pipercross Foam filter. but the big question in my head is........ What's the bloody difference apart from the material used. eg: is there any beneficial things between the two materials, more airflow,more sound, filters more???? ok I know it's a question that can truly be expanded to great depths and I'm sorry if that happens , but hey ho, all's good for great topic discussion once I've decided what one to go for, I'm going to add a serious twist to the intake system, one that I have not seen done before on a Gen7. and yes there will be a thread and pictures for that to now, shall we discuss........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=53597&st=0&p=674172&hl=+cotton%20+foam%20+filters&fromsearch=1entry674172 cotton seems to be the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 If it helps I put the Blitz direct replacement panel filter from Fensport into my Gen 6 the other month. Very happy with the result, definitely more airflow coming through the interior vents which must mean more air going to the engine as well. Does seem to run just a fraction cooler on the temp gauge now as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 cheers BK, was seriously thinking Blitz over the others tbh, think it's the whole Jap thing tbh lol. Minx, great link there , that also has answered a question on the exhaust for me, ok it's a question that I would have asked a few months down the line, but now I don't have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 If it helps I put the Blitz direct replacement panel filter from Fensport into my Gen 6 the other month. Very happy with the result, definitely more airflow coming through the interior vents which must mean more air going to the engine as well. Does seem to run just a fraction cooler on the temp gauge now as well You've lost me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.a.r. Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 If it helps I put the Blitz direct replacement panel filter from Fensport into my Gen 6 the other month. Very happy with the result, definitely more airflow coming through the interior vents which must mean more air going to the engine as well. Does seem to run just a fraction cooler on the temp gauge now as well Regardless, I fitted a K&N panel at the last service, seems to have made zero difference, but it's a nice clean one for peace of mind anyway! Little point spending much more on a similar foam element in my opinion. Induction cones will get you heatsoak and will reduce fuel consumption, no matter what anybody wants to claim - don't listen. Annoyingly I opened the airbox up last month to put my new K&N in and found a TRD Panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 You've lost me there. i was for a bit too, but then thought he may have found the up/down button on the fan speed dial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Errrm ok I get the impression I may have said something really naïve here!!! You know when you set the heater controls to cold and allow outside air to flow in with NO fan on, doesn’t that air also come through the air filter box as well??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 You've lost me there. Errrm ok I get the impression I may have said something really naïve here!!! You know when you set the heater controls to cold and allow outside air to flow in with NO fan on, doesn’t that air also come through the air filter box as well??? the panel filter in the engine bay only regulates the air into the engine not into the rest of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Arrrr OK, sorry, I’ll just crawl back under my rock now then and keep quiet! LOL Still, wonder why after changing the filter then there was a definite increase in air coming into the car!?! And before you say wind direction it’s been noticeably more ever since??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 good sense of humour there (wind direction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 the panel filter in the engine bay only regulates the air into the engine not into the rest of the car As a thought, presumably there is some sort of filter somewhere for the interior air/heater system? Anyone care to point me in the direction of it or even better tell me exactly how to get to it to check it? Sorry Pestey, feel like I’m stealing your thread slightly here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 not sure about the Gen 6... for the Gen 7 the cabin filter is behind the glovebox, so it might be the same. I'm sure a search in the Gen 6 forum will prove fruitful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 now i need to get the front bumper off to see if my mental idea can become a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sorry Black Knight I feel we have had a cheap laugh at your expense As previously mentions the Panel fiter only fiilters the air that is destined for the engine. Presty, dont forget if you vent/duct air in from front bumper you'll need to keep out of floodwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestey Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 darn how did you know my cunning plan??? and as for flood water, no chance of me going near any of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 darn how did you know my cunning plan??? and as for flood water, no chance of me going near any of that! Does not have to be floodwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sorry Black Knight I feel we have had a cheap laugh at your expense Hey no worries dude, all good fun My own fault really for being so ignorant to something so basic!!! Still I guess we cant all be master mechanics Oh and a search on the Gen 6 forum has revealed that there is NO interior air filter on a 6! Seems strange, but at least it saves me now going hunting for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 heavy rain... big puddle... etc. it's the reason i'm against a CAI as they sit very low to the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werewolf Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 heavy rain... big puddle... etc. it's the reason i'm against a CAI as they sit very low to the road... I've had a full CAI for around 6 years now, very low to the ground. Not caused any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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