K&N Filter Question - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Ferrat · 03-12-2006, 05:58 AM

Ok i just had a quick question, dunno if its been answer, but i was thinking about a cai upgrade to my camry, as i am aware that the 3s-fe has a stock Cai. Dunno about the 5s-fe, :P but i don't have that engine so i don't care about it lol

Anyways i was thinking of replacing the pipe with a metal one with ceramic paint (for looks), but my main question is rather than a cone K&N filter, would a K&N Stock replacement filter be just as good? I know the sound would not be anywhere near that of a cone, which is a shame, but i'm looking for more functionality.

Zandro · 03-12-2006, 09:07 AM

With the opening of the original "CAI" beeing so narrow
you wont notice anything, get some better pipes, remove the resonator box
and put on a pod filter. i dont have a cai but its so cold here in Norway that
i really dont need one either

My setup

Ferrat · 03-12-2006, 09:48 AM

lol Your lucky you don't have the air sensor on your intake. I was considering replacing the opening with a bigger one. Any suggestions anyone?

Tommy · 03-12-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zandro

With the opening of the original "CAI" beeing so narrow
you wont notice anything, get some better pipes, remove the resonator box
and put on a pod filter. i dont have a cai but its so cold here in Norway that
i really dont need one either

My setup

what in the world did you do with the AFM?

atobe · 03-12-2006, 12:51 PM

norway doesn't have the flipper nor the o2 sensor as you can see

Zandro · 03-12-2006, 06:13 PM

AFM?? i ripped it out and put it under my bed

No the Euro Spec 3S-FE don't have EGR, AFM, o2 sensor or a catalytic converter

The engine is really a JDM engine that has been readjusted for European petrol
(95 Oct ROZ) so it puts out 130hp instead of 140hp, but thats because
jap petrol has a higher quality and higher octane rating.

The JDM engine uses a MAP sensor instead of a AFM and actually has a very nice
treat you can *manually* adjust the A/F ratio. If you look by the sticker on the
right side you will see a "thingy" with 3 wires connected to it, there is 2 arrows
on it that says R(Rich) and L(Lean) with a small flathead screwdriver you can
adjust the A/F ratio from super lean (engine stops) to super rich (black smoke)

The Black Camry · 03-12-2006, 06:51 PM

you can ajust the a/f ratio on the AFM by turning the wheel inside the AFM

Ferrat · 03-12-2006, 11:39 PM

so.... anyways

:P if i upgrade my pipes and get a k&n filter will it actually perfom just as good?
Will the sound be better as well?

Zandro · 03-13-2006, 07:56 AM

Sorry about the OT :P
You wont notice much performance vise but the engine would sound better, you
really notice the difference when you're driving, especially when you pass 4000rpm.