OEM vs K&N vs ITG air filter - LotusTalk

swd · 10-26-2012, 03:08 PM

I guess there is a thread somewhere with this comparaison, but i can't find it so here it is...

I want to change my air filter on my Elise SC (exhaust stage II), mostly street car.
Maybe once or twice a year at the track but not until next year.

I was going for the K&N but found out about the ITG which sounds interesting. But i can't find any review of the ITG.....

Anyway, which one should i consider first and why!? Do i gain anything other than durability with the K&N or ITG?

Thanks for the help!

OTOmatic · 10-26-2012, 03:12 PM

I would like to know as well. Heard the K&N oil ca mess up your maf too.

Drew09 · 10-26-2012, 03:33 PM

I haven't ever heard good things about K&N coming from working on cars for a living and riding sport bikes. I have "heard" of a few power losses on bikes. As for cars, yes, I have seen them mess up maf's from being over oiled.

For air filters, I'll always go oem unless I have an actual aftermarket intake on the car.

Zoomby_U · 10-26-2012, 03:42 PM

Go with the ITG or another dry filter ... K&N's WILL foul up your MAF eventually. I had to clean my MAF every 2000KM's as it would affect the idle and cause the car to stall.

Cheers,
Zoomby_U

swd · 10-27-2012, 06:51 AM

I also heard that K&N would mess the MAF...

Should i consider the ITG over the OEM?
What are the advantage of the ITG over OEM?

Anyone have an ITG installed??

robains · 10-27-2012, 09:34 AM

I'm using ITG, so far so good.

swd · 10-27-2012, 09:37 AM

Would you recommend over OEM?
Any differences?

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

I'm using ITG, so far so good.

Noelsmith · 10-28-2012, 04:09 AM

I've got the itg Maxogen intake and have had no problems with it.

Kimgt · 11-19-2012, 11:20 PM

I have an ITG filter, can't say there was a performance gain. Its not a dry filter though, it definitely has oil, only thing is that its a foam filter unlike the K&N

glb · 11-20-2012, 05:43 AM

3rd Hand Info:

Some Exxon/Mobil guys test filters. They take dim view of K&N because, while they are OK when brand new, people tend to over oil them after cleaning.

So, less flow, oil getting into intake.

I'm with BMW330. Use the stock paper filter. Toyota spends lots of money to ensure good flow w/good filtration.

Bottom line: Risk vs gain equation says avoid K&N and ~ filters, i.e. too little to gain.

10-26-2012, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
swd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 99	OEM vs K&N vs ITG air filter I guess there is a thread somewhere with this comparaison, but i can't find it so here it is... I want to change my air filter on my Elise SC (exhaust stage II), mostly street car. Maybe once or twice a year at the track but not until next year. I was going for the K&N but found out about the ITG which sounds interesting. But i can't find any review of the ITG..... Anyway, which one should i consider first and why!? Do i gain anything other than durability with the K&N or ITG? Thanks for the help!

10-27-2012, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 3,653	I'm using ITG, so far so good. __________________ "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." - Carl Sagan

10-28-2012, 04:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Noelsmith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingston, RI Posts: 170	itg Maxogen I've got the itg Maxogen intake and have had no problems with it. __________________ '05 Elise #557, CO, Touring & Sport pack, both tops, B&M short shift, itg Maxogen intake, Racing harness bar, RTD2 brace, Fire Extinguisher, CF console, Battery extender, Lidbone, Bootie '61 Land Rover Series II 109 3 door--sold '66 TR-4A IRS--sold '71 Porsche 914/4--sold

11-19-2012, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kimgt Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 536	I have an ITG filter, can't say there was a performance gain. Its not a dry filter though, it definitely has oil, only thing is that its a foam filter unlike the K&N __________________ 2006 Black Exige Chimera R.B.S./ITB airfilter/Composite Worx

11-20-2012, 05:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 6,218	3rd Hand Info: Some Exxon/Mobil guys test filters. They take dim view of K&N because, while they are OK when brand new, people tend to over oil them after cleaning. So, less flow, oil getting into intake. I'm with BMW330. Use the stock paper filter. Toyota spends lots of money to ensure good flow w/good filtration. Bottom line: Risk vs gain equation says avoid K&N and ~ filters, i.e. too little to gain. __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. "Incontinence Emergency Hotline- Can you please hold?"

10-26-2012, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
OTOmatic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 200	I would like to know as well. Heard the K&N oil ca mess up your maf too.

10-26-2012, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,994	I haven't ever heard good things about K&N coming from working on cars for a living and riding sport bikes. I have "heard" of a few power losses on bikes. As for cars, yes, I have seen them mess up maf's from being over oiled. For air filters, I'll always go oem unless I have an actual aftermarket intake on the car.

10-26-2012, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoomby_U Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 242	Go with the ITG or another dry filter ... K&N's WILL foul up your MAF eventually. I had to clean my MAF every 2000KM's as it would affect the idle and cause the car to stall. Cheers, Zoomby_U

10-27-2012, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
swd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 99	I also heard that K&N would mess the MAF... Should i consider the ITG over the OEM? What are the advantage of the ITG over OEM? Anyone have an ITG installed??

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