aFe Pro-Dry S Air Filters vs. K&N ???

ajc1884 · 07-14-2014, 01:52 PM

Hi all,
How do aFe Pro-Dry S drop in filters compare to K&N drop in filters?

Anyone running these aFe Pro-Dry S filters?

Looks like you don't have to "oil" these aFe Pro-Dry S Air Filters as you do with the K&N's.

look forward to reading everyones input.

wanker · 07-14-2014, 02:09 PM

Alright, I'll bite...

I run the aFe Dry Filters and they work fine. (I believe the consensus is that the K&N or aFe high flow filters will give you about 5 additional hp.) I previously ran oiled K&N filters on my last car (a BMW) and they also worked great; however, cleaning and oiling the filters was a weekend project. Thus, I elected to go with a dry filter for convenience.

IDZRVIT · 07-14-2014, 05:05 PM

I've used K&N filters for years in several of my vehicles. I have a K&N filter in my '03 Sport Trac. According to K&N, their filters work better with a bit of dirt on them. So, it's been sitting there for 11 years and never been cleaned. I check it once in a while for any build up of dirt and give it a few taps. They are very reliable and filter forever. Never had a problem with them and only ever cleaned one once. Took a few hours.

Spooler · 07-14-2014, 07:30 PM

K&N filter do well in the right circumstances. Cleaning and oiling them is not a problem It is something you do every 20-30,000 miles depending on how dirty they get. Piece of cake.

07-14-2014, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	aFe Pro-Dry S Air Filters vs. K&N ??? Hi all, How do aFe Pro-Dry S drop in filters compare to K&N drop in filters? Anyone running these aFe Pro-Dry S filters? Looks like you don't have to "oil" these aFe Pro-Dry S Air Filters as you do with the K&N's. look forward to reading everyones input. __________________ 2009 370z w/ sport package - manual tranny 2012 370z Touring - automatic tranny

07-14-2014, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I've used K&N filters for years in several of my vehicles. I have a K&N filter in my '03 Sport Trac. According to K&N, their filters work better with a bit of dirt on them. So, it's been sitting there for 11 years and never been cleaned. I check it once in a while for any build up of dirt and give it a few taps. They are very reliable and filter forever. Never had a problem with them and only ever cleaned one once. Took a few hours. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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07-14-2014, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Alright, I'll bite... I run the aFe Dry Filters and they work fine. (I believe the consensus is that the K&N or aFe high flow filters will give you about 5 additional hp.) I previously ran oiled K&N filters on my last car (a BMW) and they also worked great; however, cleaning and oiling the filters was a weekend project. Thus, I elected to go with a dry filter for convenience.

07-14-2014, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,792 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	K&N filter do well in the right circumstances. Cleaning and oiling them is not a problem It is something you do every 20-30,000 miles depending on how dirty they get. Piece of cake.