Wix air filters?

import111 · 04-11-2010, 12:45 PM

Looking at replacing the air filters in my 2009 370Z. Don't want K&N. Are Wix any good? Found them on the Checker auto parts website.

Part Detail at CSK Auto

6MT · 04-11-2010, 12:47 PM

Pretty much the same paper filters that everyone else offers.

Zsteve · 04-11-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by import111

Looking at replacing the air filters in my 2009 370Z. Don't want K&N. Are Wix any good? Found them on the Checker auto parts website.

Part Detail at CSK Auto

Not sure you why you dont want K&N but I would say their reutation is much greater than SWix, which I have never heard of. The K&N wont hurt your car and flow much better than stock. Some people think K&N ruin the car cuz of the oil but thats only when someone over oiled the filter when they cleaned it. Ive had K&N on my last three cars and never had a problem.

NeedforZ · 04-11-2010, 03:05 PM

Just don't expect a noticeable HP gain if you go with KN. Paper air filters are fine. Not the same with oil filters.

dad · 04-11-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Not sure you why you dont want K&N but I would say their reutation is much greater than SWix, which I have never heard of. The K&N wont hurt your car and flow much better than stock. Some people think K&N ruin the car cuz of the oil but thats only when someone over oiled the filter when they cleaned it. Ive had K&N on my last three cars and never had a problem.

Or, if they oil the wrong side!

Minicobra1 · 04-11-2010, 03:31 PM

HKS makes a hybrid (non oil) type filter. I was thinking of trying these out.

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LiquidZ · 04-11-2010, 03:35 PM

I'm not a huge fan of oiled filters.

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Pretty much the same paper filters that everyone else offers. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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