AFE's Dry Drop-In Air Filter?

[Tinman]

Does any know anything about the dry drop-in cone air filters from AFE? They don't appear to be paper since they are cleanable. Specifically, I'm curious as to the flow and filtering efficiency. I just order a EaA Amsoil, but I may consider one of these cone elements for the increased surface area.



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[RRees]

I wonder how deep (long) it is. I have the hole in bottom of airbox and would like to know if it would block the airflow from that.



If not, it might be a good replacement.



Like you, I have the Amsoil drop in replacment. Actually have two of them.

One for a spair.



Be a "tester" and try one out.

 

[wcjp]

I just bought the AFE Dry 7layer IRC. Also did the Home Depot airbox sometime ago. I'm probably going to tow this weekend for the first time with the new filter. It's been raining like crazy. Haven't taken the time to check total depth.

 

[MRosinski]

"Oil-free 2-layer synthetic media"



Arent the PG7 filters 7 layer?? Just wondering because my stage 1 PG7 lets way too much dust in. Had to go back to the factory filter as there was dirt on my turbo wheel.

 

[Tinman]

That's what I'm wondering, how good do these things work. We all know paper filters well, and I think the general consensus in that the nano-filters work well, but these don't come in a larger cone type element. That's what peaked my interest in these elements. As with any filter, the seal at the factory air box is the most likely problem with dirt getting in. The data on the AFE web page above says they addressed this. That might be the biggest advantage to these filters.

 

[Moose]

Ask and ye shall receive... As far as the massive hole in the front on my air box, it is part of an ongoing process/idea that I will cover in greater depth and detail later... Filter works great as far as I can tell... No 'dusting' in the intake tube... I have not been doing any oil analysis as of yet but I do intend to start soon so I will be able to give y'all a silicone PPM count... .



Moose

 

[RRees]

Moose,



Thanks for the pics.



Bob

 

[Tinman]

I look forward to seeing the UOA. Looks like an interesting project you got there. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Matt400]

What is the procedure to clean / service one of these filters?

 

[PBrauer]

Ask and ye shall receive... As far as the massive hole in the front on my air box, it is part of an ongoing process/idea that I will cover in greater depth and detail later... Filter works great as far as I can tell... No 'dusting' in the intake tube... I have not been doing any oil analysis as of yet but I do intend to start soon so I will be able to give y'all a silicone PPM count... .







Moose

Glad you posted those pic's. I started to post something in this thread the other day, but almost posted something completely wrong...



The two links in the first post are for what looks like a cotton/oiled filter then the Pro Dry S. I was about to say the first was a PG7 but then I noticed that there are THREE cone style drop-ins (website). I don't know what the Orange w/Yellow is. From the website though, the PG7 version is BLACK w/Yellow (cotton). I suspect the link above is for their 5 layer... Moose's pic's look like the PG7.



I'm a little worried that the "Pro Dry S" is a "market" response... no specs and very little hype about efficiency. Almost hate to say that since a lot of people have probably already bought them... time will tell, I guess.



I just put an AFE (Mega Cannon II) in my truck last week. Kind of a pain in the butt figuring out basic info (like 1st poster's Q) on their site, especially for new stuff. Lot's of info but poorly organized.



I "was" a skeptic but I'm getting an impressive improvement in power (moderate, definately noticable) and spool up (dramatic). Some "free" power, but mostly just a VERY pleasant improvement in throttle response on the highway. Goes from 5psi to WAY past 35psi in well under one second. Probably spools 3x faster and 5psi higher. Very surpised. Paper filter was almost new BTW. I've never had any EGT concerns (should have noted them anyway) but I'm sure they will go down.



All I really wanted/expected was a long change interval, economy, modest power gain. Totally surprised by the spool up... Highly recommend the MGII (w/massive, cylindical (vs cone) PG7 filter)... fits the 5. 9 just fine, they plug the two extra ports needed on the 6. 7



They also have a new enclosed intake that uses their largest PG7 cone. You have to start from the AFE'S home page to find the two new intakes... (AFE. Are you reading this???) They (part numbers) show up as "coming soon" question marks (no pic) when you search by vehicle...



Sorry to go a little off topic. Seemed like a good place to jam this in...

 

[drury]

I talked with AFE before putting the Pro Dry S in my vehicle, and they said that the filtration efficiency was less than the ProGuard 7 and more than the 5 layer Magnum. I'm happy with it, but I don't do any off roading. If you are really worried about dust you would need to stick with the PG7 or a stock paper filter. For me, the slight loss in filtration efficiency of the Pro Dry was made up for by the convenience of it being dry, and of course you get a little bit more flow. I tried the Amsoil drop-in, but it didn't flow near enough for my needs.

 

[EdwinDavis]

I have one ordered from Geno's which I got a notice that they are on back order.