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Old 12-16-2008, 08:04 AM
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best air filter's ???? help

What are the best air filter i can get for my e55 2003 komp
i want the best hp gain i can get but with out sucking in to much dirt so i want high flowing filters but not ones that will let in to much dirt

i know there is k&n but the fact that they have oil on them is a little worry .
there is also foam filters to would let to much dirt in ? any one know which ones are the best and where to get them ?
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i use the K&N in my car, and they are pretty good. i had an ITG dry foam filter in my previous car and that worked great too.
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Originally Posted by Ohbev
What are the best air filter i can get for my e55 2003 komp
i want the best hp gain i can get but with out sucking in to much dirt so i want high flowing filters but not ones that will let in to much dirt

i know there is k&n but the fact that they have oil on them is a little worry .
there is also foam filters to would let to much dirt in ? any one know which ones are the best and where to get them ?
K&N all the way, When you get them pull them out of the box and let them sit outside for a day then install, they usually come out of the box fine (not over oiled)...It is when people re-charge them with oil is when they over do it. ps. Green filters melt and fall apart > cheap.
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K&N's, since their introduction I've used them in every car I've ever owned and NEVER had a problem. The "claimed" horsepower gains may be questionable but their quality isn't.
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I've heard very good things about BMC, but for some reason nobody seems to use them
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K&N here but I can't imagine a gain over 5whp if that.
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I have green filters. They work great!

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/vehicl...make=E55%20AMG
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KN filters in stock if anyone needs them.
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KN filters in stock if anyone needs them.
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Its out of bmc or k&n what do you guys think out them two ?
and i just hope over time they will not get to much oil all over the in site of the kompressor ?

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Anybody want a brand new set of 55k AFE filters just like K&N etc.. $50 takes'm I ordered set for my 600tt but the 55k were incorrectly sent..
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K&N's have always worked well for me. No issues with them melting. They won't be worth much hp, but it will help the engine inhale a little better.
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I've been using BMC brand for over 40k miles.
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On my E55, ive used Green, and I currently have BMC...The bmc feels a likes its got a little bit better airflow...but Im going to change out soon, I think im going to try out some K&Ns, sh*t it Jangy is saying theyr good, IVE GOT TO TRY THEM.
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I currently have BMC in my N/A 55... haven't had a problem. Worse MPG IMO, maybe it's the way I drive? Dunno... but MPG seems worse.
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OK we have the safety thing out of the way k&n and bmc are both very safe but which has better air flow ??
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i think bmc is better, up until 2005 they were supplying F1 cars,i've tried k&n they get black faster may be it's due to oil used.
good luck
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OK so that 1 vote for bmc keep them coming lol
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OK so that 1 vote for bmc keep them coming lol
Good God man, use the search feature for this website

This topic has been beaten to death so many times its scary.

Okay, I have used K/N's for over 25 years and have NEVER seen, heard or had ANY problems first hand. THEY WORK period.

See yeah
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No doubt... beating a dead horse... go buy each brand if you want and drive with each for 1k miles and let us know which you prefer... sheeesh
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Any increase in induction sound with K&N? I'd like a little more noise

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