chikmagnet Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 So just wondering peoples opinions on different drop in filter Blitz vs K&N or any other Brand? -Josh Herrera -2007 DGM OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 AVO, you don't need to oil it. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassa Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 AVO, you don't need to oil it. ^ +1....AVO is also washable/reusable with plain soap & water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legz Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 ^ +1....AVO is also washable/reusable with plain soap & water. +2 Just order mine yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 +2 Just order mine yesterday! +3, been running the AVO for about 10 months. *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 +3, been running the AVO for about 10 months. +4 bought mine used for $35, awesome deal, fitment is perfect, and what everyone else said MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 First off, don't expect measurable performance gains from a drop-in. That said, I have gone with my old standby for the last 35 years.......a K&N. They work, and are easily maintained. Frankly, the concept of a filter that can be cleaned with soap & water, and has no other method of trapping dirt will either (1) allow more dirt to flow, or (2 will be a restriction, as it will need to be denser to stop minute particles. The K&N is a proven commodity. Cleaning a K&N is a simple process, and only needs to be done every 40-50K in normal conditions, and I have gone 20-25K i dusty conditions. I basically get them for my vehicles as I have the cleaning/oiling materias handy and it's easier than buying new filters every year. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chikmagnet Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 yeah i have had k&n in the past always worked well for me the reason that i picked those 2 is they are locally availiable -Josh Herrera -2007 DGM OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Blitz FTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integroid Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Blitz +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 K & N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 AVO, you don't need to oil it. +1 for that...I've had one in since the car was new....... AVO ftw:woowoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I haven't seen an AVO up close, but it sounds like it is constructed of the same type of cotton mesh as a K&N. The oil film helps the K&N perform it's filtering work on very low micron contaminants, and yet can flow a lot. If you have a filter with the same basic construction and no oil, it seems the (1) it either lets through much bigger articles, or (2) if it doesn't, it would have to be more restrictive by design to filter them out. Much like some of the fine woven stainless mesh filters out there. I would never put one of those on any engine I own. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have tested the AVO panel against the OEM paper, in filtering ability, as well as performance. The oil analysis consistently showed the AVO on a par with the OEM paper in filtering. And in my datalogging, it showed to be a little less restrictive at lower MAF volts, and at higher volts they both outflowed the air needs of the engine. I also used the Avo to put down 340whp in 90* summer heat! It really is a great filter, and although it does look similar to the K&N, it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckman Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Love my AVO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 AVO, you don't need to oil it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 There was a thread quite sometime ago, where a guy "Spicer" (I think) did a very detailed test of a bunch of aftermarket filters for the trucking industry...primarily for large diesel engines. His test was done to determine flow, filtering, retriction at various flow speeds etc etc. AVO was not part of the test, but K&N ranked as 2nd worst on the market:icon_mad: It had very low restriction and high flow,,,,,but almost no filtering at all....it stopped small birds and medium sized pebbles I'll add the link if I can find it later. Here it is....http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 To look at the test and say that the K&N had "almost no filtering at all" is not accurate. The trade-off has always been between flow and filtering, and this test just confirms that. FWIW, I ran a K&N (panel then cone) on my '89 SHO from about a year after I bought it new, until I sold it when it was 10 years old with 182K miles. This engine saw the 7K redline multiple times daily, and was driven hard it's entire life. My buddy in Chicago bought it. He still drives it, the car has about 220K miles, and burns less than a quart every 3K oil change. That told me all I needed to know, and confirmed my usage of K&Ns that I started many years ago. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 There will always be tests to support differing claims.... I for one like to use the oil analysis' of people's actual experiences in all kinds of conditions, and circumstances. They have shown that K&N, when properly oiled, and serviced had little to no effect on increased silicone levels in the oil, which is a primary indicator of filtering ability. The only real knock with any oiled filter, is with too much saturation, the oil will gum up the fine MAF sensor wire/film. Which usually can be corrected with some cleaner, and in rare cases need replacing. I just like the AVO better, because it is dry technology, less mess, no kits to have on hand to clean, re-oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerryBoy Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 avo = great fit and nice growly intake sound Eat your fresh berries every day. Good for 5 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman9918 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Where can the AVO filter be purchased at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerryBoy Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 www.pltek.net if I remember correctly. Eat your fresh berries every day. Good for 5 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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