it seems like I am changing my filter every 6-7 month (6000-9000) miles. I live on dirt roads. I also vacum out the filter once a month. I think the 3.0 filters are outragously priced, $11 for the fiter.


Who has an one of these filters? I am looking at the washable filters that are up on Ebay for under $10.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Anyone using an open air element on a 3.0 V6? or do you have an alternative to the expensive filters?

 

the ebay ones are junk... the dapter isnt the best and they use not very good quality filters... if going to go that route with an open element, those kits with the adapter will work, however its best to get a real high quality filter element like s&b or k&n or similar... the quailty will be present in those

 

My personal preference: A drop in K&N and a drilled air box.

The K&N might be expensive but it's the last one you'll have to buy since it's washable. Personally I wouldn't go with the cheap stuff.

 

Does anyone know if Amsoil ever came up with one for the 3.slow?

 

I’ve got the full K&N and love it, I have a pre filter which repels water and can be removed and rinsed out in seconds and put back on with out having to do a total cleaning of the filter element itself. I’m not sure if it was worth the $$$$ but I guess I’ve had it for 7 years now with no problems at all so it has probably paid for itself by now..

 

If you decide to get the K&N FIPK I have one sitting in storage gathering dust. It's missing some mounting bolts (filter plate to MAF), but otherwise in good condition.

Let me know.

 

I would be interested - did you really find there was a difference with it installed? I am between doing a serious mod and just drilling some holes (but I don't want to sound like a rice burner)

 

not really, but I did several changes at the same time....new muffler..bigger tires..etc.

the mod that made the most difference was the changing the gearing. Not sure what rice sound your refering too, but there is a significant 'sucking' sound when the hood is open. With all the other noises my truck makes, I can't here while driving.

Currently, I'm running the Downey version; it's oval shaped instead of cone.

 

Amsoil should have it. Just find out the fram part number for it. And cross reference with amsoil search engine and get that filter.

 

Can you get a side by side picture of the Downey and K&N kit. I haven't seen any pics of the Downey kit.

Which one do you like better and why?

 

Lost my digital camera so no pics of them side by side. Here are some links to where I bought them.

I got the K&N FIPK at performance products

I was going to give you a link to downey, but it looks like they changed their design to be more like K&N. It looks like they both use the 'cone' filter now.

My biggest complaint with the Downey filter is it's a PITA to take out and clean. I have to unbolt the whole thing to get the filter out. The K&N version you just remove the cone filter. It looks like downeys new filter is the same.

I think the plus side for the downey filter I have is that it has a bigger filter area.

 

I might just try drilling it out - I knew this one guy who drilled out the box on his import sports car(well, it was a honda - not really a sports car) and it sounded terrible, which made me a bit skeptical.

 

What do you want for the FIPK? I have an open element and like. I did some custom pipe and finally got all the bugs worked out. I got mine off ebay, and found it works pretty good, as long aas you dont oil it. other wise it clogs immediately.
Let me know

 

I am using a fliter very simmilar to the one you are looking at that I got on eabay and the performance gains are more noticeable from it than my $280 magnaflow exost job. Really cheep to repalace too.

 

I'm confused. Are you interested in buying it? Sound like you already have a working system?

 

hey abalagtas, I am interested in buying your kit.

 

matt,

sent you a PM