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camryi4 · 03-01-2009, 02:04 AM

it'll be at the store on monday, so... am i gonna regret it... lol i didnt wanna fork out like $200+ or whatever it is for a cai since im soooo close to rims

, so i decided to give the drop in a go.. i got the i4 camry, would it sound like my engine has a bit more cahones? whats everyones experiences? some say they dont filter for poo, some say it does.some threads i've looked at has ppl saying they dont do much when theyre not even using it. so can anyone running one tell me? like em or no? opinions?!

LoudCamry · 03-01-2009, 02:49 AM

do you have a gen5 or gen6??? i have a drop in trd filter, i have one because it is reuseable and last a long time. i dun really notice any different between the oem one. i might get a intake just for the hell of it.

desentrix · 03-01-2009, 02:51 AM

Its really not a K&N CAI, rather a SRI..
As for OEM vs aftermarket filters, there's no real difference with the exception of never having to buy another filter and peace of mind.

jayrguidaben · 03-01-2009, 03:11 AM

sounds the same. no gain on the hp. but life time warranty and reusable.

jermyjerm · 03-01-2009, 09:24 AM

bobstheoilguy did a comparison test of leading filters.he tested both airflow and filtering capacity.that should answer your questions.

camryi4 · 03-01-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jagass

I feel that you're pretty excited...lol

.....kinda...... lol hey i coulda swore i read somewhere once when some one disconnected the battery to use the drop in... thats not nessasary right? are some ppl over doing the installation? and do i have to oil it outa the box?

camryi4 · 03-01-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jermyjerm

bobstheoilguy did a comparison test of leading filters.he tested both airflow and filtering capacity.that should answer your questions.

thanks, but im searching that name an nothin is coming up?

Redline_Me · 03-01-2009, 01:24 PM

I have the drop in K&N and no difference. Maybe just maybe a little sucking sound when you hit the gas but that's about it.

LoudCamry · 03-01-2009, 01:25 PM

it should come preoil!!

HwyPilot · 03-01-2009, 01:36 PM

I just did a write-up yesterday on CAI and drop-ins, search my posts and you'll find it - should help alot. Drop-ins are always shipped pre-oiled and ready to use, unless labeled otherwise (haven't seen one otherwise).

K&N or TRD drop-ins will add HP as compared to a dirty paper element (one with 3,000+ miles on it). They compare very closely to a brand new paper element in air flow (measured in cfm or cubic feet per minute). The big benefit is that you don't have to buy a new air filter element every 15,000 miles for the lifespan of a vehicle.

Air filter, paper, element every 15k for 150k miles = $15x10 = $150 for paper elements
K&N filter $50 tops for most vehicles.

I don't see where people get the data to say they filter like crap, that is noise. After using K&N filters on everything from equipment to hot rods, motorcycles to OEM vehicles, I have never had engine damage from anything that got through a K&N filter.