Stainless Steel Air Filters

[Jeff240sx]

Here's a link to an ebay page.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot....>Notice (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594122157&r=0&t=0

Notice) the decription for the steel air filter. It mentions foam saturated with oil. Then air distorting cells, drawing dirt deeper into the filter, and stainless steel airflow is reduced as cells become blocked, and then "turbulent filtered air."

That is the K&N description of foam air filters that they put on the back of their box. On a K&N filter, it says GOOD things then a "straight filtered air."

Anyway, aside from complaining about copying a negative description and changing one word, (in the bottom, they change foam to Stainless Steel.) has anyone tried them? It is only $20 on ebay, and CLAIMS more airflow than a cotton Gauze K&N.
-Jeff

(Edited by Jeff240sx at 1:42 pm on Aug. 11, 2001)

[96SEChick]

One thing that sticks out to me is the that there is nothing mentioned about the life expectancy of this filter--does it have to be replaced or does it last the life of the car, like a K&N?  A K&N is guaranteed for life--never has to be replaced, and if it does (and you still have your receipt), it is replaced for free--that's a good quality product.

I have heard many, many good things about K&N, but I've never heard anything about Tradesonic (never even heard of them). If this air filter costs $20 and has to be replaced, it would be MUCH more cost effective to get a $50 K&N and never have to replace it. Just my .02, though;)

(Edited by 96SEChick at 4<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>4 pm on Aug. 11, 2001)

stainless steel should last long..... but in terms of filtering out dirt and stuff...... it might be better to stick with the other stuff..... but 20 bucks.....? i might give it a try and see what happens..... but i dunno.... right now i need to find RIMS!

[Jeff240sx]

I'm not looking for an air filter, I have a Injen intake with the cold air extention. &nbsp;It comes with a K&amp;N

My questions were because the stainless steel just came up on Ebay, then I saw one at a performance shop nearby. &nbsp;It just came out of nowhere.

I was critiquing (sp?) the fact that most of the description was mostly negative on the ad, and the fact that it is a 3&quot; replacement.

I wanted to know if anyone used it and what difference they felt. &nbsp;I think they claimed around 40 more CFM of air. &nbsp;
-Jeff

[West]

Very cheap looking IMHO. I would stay away, but its so cheap it might be worth a shot. Of course that was sold with the filter only. You still need an adapter to the MAFS.

k im gonna get the filter and give it a try..... $27 bucks is nothing so what he #### i'll go for it and i'll be sure to let u guys know how it is in about a week

i'm just waiting for it to arrive now...

[Jeff240sx]

hey nismo...
Do you currently have a k&amp;n filter now, or what will you compare it with?
-Jeff

i had a k&amp;n imposter ractive filter w/o heat sheild and i currently have a ractive w/ a heat sheild around it thats what i will be comparing it to

[Jeff240sx]

:cool: Just checkin'
-Jeff

ok just got the filter today am gonna put it on in a little while it looks pretty well made so i'll have a review for it tonight

k i put it on and tried it out..... noticed better throttle response so im guessin it does flow better.... and if not its AT LEAST equal..... so for $27 bucks its definately worth it

oh and this filter is a non replacement filter all u have to do (they say) is wash it off in water and its fine

[Jeff240sx]

Really? &nbsp;It's better throttle response? &nbsp;I'll keep that in mind for when a rock or something crashed into my K&amp;N on the bottom the the CAE. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
-Jeff

[misnomer]

I'll have to look into that. There's another one on eBay for the same price. Can anybody think of any difficulties using this on the factory intake?

[Jeff240sx]

You would need a mounting bracket that hooks up to the MAF sensor. &nbsp;I don't know if it comes with one. &nbsp;Also, there will be some work to do. &nbsp;You have to take off the scoop thing under the hood, the y-pipe, the resonator, and the air filter box. &nbsp;These are easy. &nbsp;The most important thing to know is that you need a MAFS mounting bracket.
-Jeff

he also sells one that has the mounting bracket for $22.99 or something like that