Are you wondering if a high-performance air filter can make a difference in your vehicle's performance? The answer is yes! A high-performance air filter can not only slightly increase your horsepower, but it can also improve your fuel economy. This is because these filters draw air from outside the engine compartment, where the air is colder. But don't expect huge gains in power when you hit the accelerator. The numbers are small and you may not even feel the extra power.
One of the benefits of a high flow air filter is that it doesn't need to be changed as often as a standard filter. All you have to do is clean it approximately every two years. High flow air filters offer better airflow and better filtration of the air entering the engine. This means that your engine can perform better, as it gets more air.
In fact, a high flow air filter can increase your horsepower by about 3 to 5 HP and also increase your torque. At the same time, this can lead to higher fuel efficiency. In some of the more expensive units, the filter comes with a cold air intake unit. This unit extracts air from outside of the car instead of the hot air used inside the engine compartment.
Colder air is denser and therefore will burn better, thus improving your engine performance. If you do some basic tests, you'll see that those cars with performance filters are higher performing than those without them. A high-performance air filter can let in 0.14% more air than a standard paper filter. Foam filters, such as those produced by ITG, maximize airflow without causing a corresponding pressure drop. Paper air filters are discarded and replaced, not only costing more money but creating more waste.
An induction kit usually comes with pipes, and the filter is usually shaped like a cone located somewhere where it can suck in cold air, usually in the front of the bumper or somewhere else near the airflow. Cotton gauze filters use a multi-layer design that usually consists of about four or six layers of pleated cotton filter media, which act as a physical barrier against contamination and debris. But, in order for the air filter to stop dirt from entering the engine, the holes cannot be too large or the containers will reach the engine. So if you're looking for improved performance and fuel efficiency for your vehicle, consider investing in a high-performance air filter!.
