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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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I have a Vararm B2 with the K&N 33-2522 filter mod. I have a buddy whom is telling me that a Filtrete Filter (the ones used in A/C Cooling ducts vents) would be better than my K&N. I disagree, but he's been running one in his car for a few months now with no problems. Has anyone other than him tried this?

These are the filters he use:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ocStoreNum=589

I thought it was a Filterete, but it's made by WEB.

Any advantages or disadvantages over the K&N?

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I use a HEPA filter to my Vortech. I don't know if it flows more, but I feel better, knowing my supercharger will be protected from allergens...and possible infection.
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I use a HEPA filter to my Vortech. I don't know if it flows more, but I feel better, knowing my supercharger will be protected from allergens...and possible infection.
Nothing worse than a stuffed up Vortech......
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Nothing worse than a stuffed up Vortech......
True dat......
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Originally Posted by lucky131969
I use a HEPA filter to my Vortech. I don't know if it flows more, but I feel better, knowing my supercharger will be protected from allergens...and possible infection.
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Originally Posted by All_Motor_C5LS6
I have a Vararm B2 with the K&N 33-2522 filter mod. I have a buddy whom is telling me that a Filtrete Filter (the ones used in A/C Cooling ducts vents) would be better than my K&N. I disagree, but he's been running one in his car for a few months now with no problems. Has anyone other than him tried this?

These are the filters he use:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ocStoreNum=589

I thought it was a Filterete, but it's made by WEB.

Any advantages or disadvantages over the K&N?

I'm going to say that this is not a good idea...but I have no scientific data to support my opinion.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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These filter do flow MORE air because they filter LESS.
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Lets just make it easy guys..........DONT TRY IT. If you decide to do it, I will make sure I keep an eye out for your "Whats wrong with my motor" thread.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Well he doesn't have to worry about over oiling his ac filter like you do with your k&n! I would be worried about what happens when that ac filter gets wet! How many does he use at a time?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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You should take his ac filter to autozone or some where that has one of those k&n displays (showing how well it flows air over the paper filters) and see how it compares! lol
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