K&N or Green filter? - LotusTalk

Vampyre · 10-03-2007, 05:20 AM

I want to get a new airfilter for my 2006 Elise, what seems to be better?

I do not want any CEL issues to result from the new air filter...

I am leaning towards the green filter...

Does anyone have a part number?

Where is the best place to buy?

thanks!

JUNGLISTluder · 10-03-2007, 05:40 AM

I ordered my Green Filter from AutoAnything.com. Around $48 total; free shipping. Should be installed along with my velocity funnel this afternoon.

RoadDad · 10-03-2007, 06:05 AM

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29716

This will answer a lot of questions.

RoadDad · 10-03-2007, 06:06 AM

Here's where you can buy and support a Lotus enthusiast...
http://blackwatchracing.com/shopdisp...products=elise

shay2nak · 10-03-2007, 12:31 PM

i gots da green.

dasmoofler · 10-03-2007, 01:10 PM

An email says my green arrived at 2:35 PM today.

Harponian · 10-11-2007, 09:20 AM

So has this filter changed? There were people having issues getting it to fit. Was that resolved?

qball · 10-11-2007, 09:55 AM

Green filter is A-OK in the Exige S

TimMullen · 10-11-2007, 10:03 AM

Purolator: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...Type=2&PTSet=A

$10.48 and if filters better than the oiled, reusable filters.

LBC111 · 10-11-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUNGLISTluder

I ordered my Green Filter from AutoAnything.com. Around $48 total; free shipping. Should be installed along with my velocity funnel this afternoon.

Hmmm.. went to that site and the only Lotus filter they offer is the K&N.

TimMullen · 10-11-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBC111

Hmmm.. went to that site and the only Lotus filter they offer is the K&N.

That's cause they want the big bucks so they don't bother listing the normal paper filters.

The filter (and air box) used in the Elise is the same as used in the Toyota Matrix. Use a filter for that car and you will get the right one.

neoshaman · 04-07-2009, 06:57 AM

So what is the final word?

Is the green filter or the purolator shown below the prefereed set-up if you are going to do the snorkel delete?

I want the sound and good filtering performance. Cost is secondary, but convenience...

Matt in Houston · 04-07-2009, 07:10 AM

Get the green...the material is woven unlike the K&N which tends to get tiny holes in it over time.

Its also a perfect fit and no CEL.

Plus I have one for sale if you want it, its cleaned and in perfect condition...I have a bottle of cleaning solution and a bottle of oil that goes with it. Since I have the VF kit I no longer need it.

PM me if you're interested.

Elise8206 · 04-07-2009, 09:02 AM

I used both, all okay no cel

neoshaman · 04-08-2009, 05:35 AM

Is there difference in the sound or filtering capability between the green filter and the purolator?

The purolator is available locally, the green filter I will have to order.

skottoman · 04-08-2009, 07:17 AM

I am de-snorked, and there was a noticable difference in sound when I went from stock (like purolator), to the green filter.

Scrumpot · 04-08-2009, 07:50 AM

I am desnorkelled, with a velocity bell and the K&N. There is a noticable intake sound difference as compared to stock. I even hear the "puff" intakes during throttle-blips between shifts!

shay2nak · 04-08-2009, 10:57 AM

Green for stock box, K&N for cup box

neoshaman · 04-08-2009, 11:17 AM

Thank you for the replies.

Where did you find the "velocity bell"?

Scrumpot · 04-09-2009, 06:47 AM

There's a quick description in THIS THREAD. Post #22 shows one person's installed picture.

There's also more information and discussion on it, including I think within the thread somewhere too, suggestions for places to buy this (really SIMPLE mod) HERE.

I think I found and purchased mine, somewhere on Amazon. I don't recall exactly, at the moment. The velocity funnel is a "Spectre" part, usually available at any auto-zone, if you have one of those near you. Again - I think I got mine cheaper (I'm a tight-wad) and no tax or shipping (when combined with something else to get my order over $50) from Amazon. The Velocity Funnel is Spectre part #8788, and the rubber coupler is Spectre part #8711. Although, I did not use the rubber coupler. Instead, I went to home depot and picked up a section of 3" round flex duct tubing. A 3"x3" section of that worked PERFECTLY to mate this up to the box, and provide both flexibility and clam clearance such that I don't worry about bumps or engine movement during high-revvs causing this to smack the clam.

In combination with simply de-snorkelling, I find, at least personally - this very, very simply "mod" to make good sense. YM(and other people's opinions)MV.

Cheers,
-Grant

10-03-2007, 05:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vampyre Sports Cars Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,940	K&N or Green filter? I want to get a new airfilter for my 2006 Elise, what seems to be better? I do not want any CEL issues to result from the new air filter... I am leaning towards the green filter... Does anyone have a part number? Where is the best place to buy? thanks! __________________ 2006 Chili Red / Touring / LSD / TC / Forged Wheels / Hard & Soft Top / Lifestyle Paint / Desnorkeled / Odyssey Battery / Sector 111 Extinguisher Bracket / Sector 111 LidBone / CF Splitter / CF Bits / Lotus Stage 2 / Pure X C3 Corvette 383 TPI Stroker 6.3 liters of Torque / 1976 MG Midget, fun run about / 2005 Mits Evo 8 ACD/SSL / Dodge Van for hauling stuff / http://www.photobucket.com/mygarage

10-03-2007, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
JUNGLISTluder High Roller Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 808 Images: 6	I ordered my Green Filter from AutoAnything.com. Around $48 total; free shipping. Should be installed along with my velocity funnel this afternoon. __________________ 96 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 06 Lotus Elise Supercharged - SOLD 88 BMW 528is

10-03-2007, 06:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29716 This will answer a lot of questions. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

10-03-2007, 06:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Here's where you can buy and support a Lotus enthusiast... http://blackwatchracing.com/shopdisp...products=elise __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

10-03-2007, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,045	i gots da green. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

10-03-2007, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	An email says my green arrived at 2:35 PM today.

10-11-2007, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Harponian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 177	So has this filter changed? There were people having issues getting it to fit. Was that resolved?

10-11-2007, 09:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	Green filter is A-OK in the Exige S

10-11-2007, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	Purolator: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...Type=2&PTSet=A $10.48 and if filters better than the oiled, reusable filters. Attached Images __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

04-07-2009, 06:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
neoshaman One question at a time... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finger Lakes, New York Posts: 72	So what is the final word? Is the green filter or the purolator shown below the prefereed set-up if you are going to do the snorkel delete? I want the sound and good filtering performance. Cost is secondary, but convenience... Last edited by neoshaman : 04-07-2009 at 08:59 AM.

04-07-2009, 07:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Matt in Houston New and Improved! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 564	Get the green...the material is woven unlike the K&N which tends to get tiny holes in it over time. Its also a perfect fit and no CEL. Plus I have one for sale if you want it, its cleaned and in perfect condition...I have a bottle of cleaning solution and a bottle of oil that goes with it. Since I have the VF kit I no longer need it. PM me if you're interested. __________________ 2006 Elise - Chili Red - VF Supercharged and Intercooled Stg 3 - *Custom tuned by CharlieX* - 2.9" Pulley - Walbro 255 - RC 550cc's - Black Badges - Red Inserts - Grey RAC Monolites - Toyo R888's - South Bend SS-TZ - Fidanza Flywheel - FF CF front spoiler - Craftsquare CF Mirrors - Reverie CF Diffuser - 5" 2bular Ultra - PPE 4-1 FI Header w/ Decat - VonHep Rear Panel - Innovate XD-16/LC-1 - Mr.C Radar Mount - Clutch Travel Mod - Shifter Bolt Mod - re-ENFORCER - A/C Panel Mod - Odessey PC625

04-07-2009, 09:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Elise8206 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 356	I used both, all okay no cel __________________ '05 Lotus Elise Mag Blue/TR/SP/HT/SS/SII/K&N Filter '02 Toyota MR-2 Spyder '07 Nissan Armada Tech Library! http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Category:S2

04-08-2009, 05:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
neoshaman One question at a time... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finger Lakes, New York Posts: 72	Is there difference in the sound or filtering capability between the green filter and the purolator? The purolator is available locally, the green filter I will have to order.

04-08-2009, 07:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	I am de-snorked, and there was a noticable difference in sound when I went from stock (like purolator), to the green filter. __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

04-08-2009, 07:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Scrumpot Live on the edge Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 757	I am desnorkelled, with a velocity bell and the K&N. There is a noticable intake sound difference as compared to stock. I even hear the "puff" intakes during throttle-blips between shifts! __________________ '08 Exige-S Club Racer Desnorkelled, Stage-2, HID's, DRL Defeat, Sector111 Tow-hook & Fire Extinguisher, Deeply Fettled Roof S/C Air Intake, Schroth Prof II ASM 4pt Harnesses, RLS Lightweight gunmetal coated intercooler tubes, Saikou-Michi catch-cans, dual-SPAL hi-perf intercooler puller-fans, custom painted engine cover

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04-08-2009, 10:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,045	Green for stock box, K&N for cup box __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

04-08-2009, 11:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
neoshaman One question at a time... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finger Lakes, New York Posts: 72	Thank you for the replies. Where did you find the "velocity bell"?

04-09-2009, 06:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scrumpot Live on the edge Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 757	There's a quick description in THIS THREAD. Post #22 shows one person's installed picture. There's also more information and discussion on it, including I think within the thread somewhere too, suggestions for places to buy this (really SIMPLE mod) HERE. I think I found and purchased mine, somewhere on Amazon. I don't recall exactly, at the moment. The velocity funnel is a "Spectre" part, usually available at any auto-zone, if you have one of those near you. Again - I think I got mine cheaper (I'm a tight-wad) and no tax or shipping (when combined with something else to get my order over $50) from Amazon. The Velocity Funnel is Spectre part #8788, and the rubber coupler is Spectre part #8711. Although, I did not use the rubber coupler. Instead, I went to home depot and picked up a section of 3" round flex duct tubing. A 3"x3" section of that worked PERFECTLY to mate this up to the box, and provide both flexibility and clam clearance such that I don't worry about bumps or engine movement during high-revvs causing this to smack the clam. In combination with simply de-snorkelling, I find, at least personally - this very, very simply "mod" to make good sense. YM(and other people's opinions)MV. Cheers, -Grant __________________ '08 Exige-S Club Racer Desnorkelled, Stage-2, HID's, DRL Defeat, Sector111 Tow-hook & Fire Extinguisher, Deeply Fettled Roof S/C Air Intake, Schroth Prof II ASM 4pt Harnesses, RLS Lightweight gunmetal coated intercooler tubes, Saikou-Michi catch-cans, dual-SPAL hi-perf intercooler puller-fans, custom painted engine cover Last edited by Scrumpot : 04-09-2009 at 06:58 AM. Reason: Added details