Mines - VX Air Filter

GTLAW · 07-07-2010, 11:44 AM

Hey guys,

I am looking to keep my stock intakes, because they to me are best" unless I want a lot sound coming the front of my car IMO. I am going to keep the stock intakes and build around them, I would like to see what the numbers are after all my updates.

I am looking at replacing the stock OEM air filters, I did not want to go K&N do to Oil and I feel with all the R&D now days they should not still be using oil base filters.

Does anyone have the Mines filters? also I am unable to find any specs on them if they are a dry flow or oil base like K&N.

Mines - VX Air Filter are the name 370ZTUNE.com has them listed but no specs.

Also will be doing the COBB Post MAF Hoses for smoother air flow.

Daishi · 07-07-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW

Hey guys,

I am looking to keep my stock intakes, because they to me are best unless I want a lot sound coming the front of my car. I'm going to keep the stock intakes and build around them and see what the numbers are after all my updates.

I am looking at replacing the stock OEM air filters, I did not want to go K&N do to Oil and I feel with all the R&D now days they should not still be using oil base filters.

Does anyone have the mines filters? also I unable to find any specs on them if they are an dry flow or oil base like K&N.

Mines - VX Air Filter are the name 370ZTUNE.com has them listed but no specs.

Also will be doing the COBB Post MAF Hoses for smoother air flow.

I wouldnt waste your money on the mines filter. Waayyy overpriced.

GTLAW · 07-07-2010, 11:49 AM

Well, there is not to much out there for stock replacement. If they are dry flow I would pay the money. I do not want K&N.

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Originally Posted by Daishi

I wouldnt waste your money on the mines filter. Waayyy overpriced.

Cmike2780 · 07-07-2010, 12:09 PM

Any reason why you wouldn't go with K&N? You won't really gain much, if any. The stock intake is already a CAI, so I understand why you would like to keep it. For the amount the VX filters usually go by, over $350 (last time a looked a few weeks back) you could buy a long tube or replace the airbox. I was a little hesitant on using the K&N at first, but really, oil based filters are just as good as long as you know how to oil it properly. The VX also uses oil.

Mines VX Air Filter Set

Zsteve · 07-07-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLAW

Well, there is not to much out there for stock replacement. If they are dry flow I would pay the money. I do not want K&N.

I think you should do your own DD on the K&N filters and not go by what you heard on the internet. K&N has sold over a million filters and I dont think a million cars have been screwed up by them. Just saying. But I do understand personal preference.

'10Anamoly · 07-08-2010, 08:45 AM

I have the AFE Pro-Dry filters and the Cobb Post-MAF tubes with my stock airboxes. Works great, no issues and a decent boost in kick in the higher rpms that I have noticed (nothing huge, but noticeable).

hfrog355 · 07-08-2010, 09:45 AM

That's the setup I'm shooting for, but I'm going to milk my stock air filters for a little while longer.

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

I have the AFE Pro-Dry filters and the Cobb Post-MAF tubes with my stock airboxes. Works great, no issues and a decent boost in kick in the higher rpms that I have noticed (nothing huge, but noticeable).

Cmike2780 · 07-07-2010, 11:47 AM

K&N Drop-In Filters

phelan · 07-07-2010, 12:04 PM

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Made of three layers of cotton, aluminum mesh, and a special oil, the VX Air Filter provides excellent air filtration without causing any turbulence in the airflow. By increasing the air mass (170% compared with the stock filter), this product alone can improve your power by 3 to 5 hp. However, combined with VX-ROM, the power improvement will be more impressive.

Looks like they lube'd up their filters too

efuseakay · 07-07-2010, 01:05 PM

I'd just stick with the OEM filters if you aren't going to get a full system.

hfrog355 · 07-07-2010, 02:31 PM

No oil performance filter. Have at it and let us know how it goes. I've run into one or two around the forum that have this and they seem happy. When I need to replace my filter, this is the direction I am going.

AFE Pro-Dry S

I think you'd be insane to pay the money they want for the Mine's filters. There is a zero percent chance they are $300+ more effective than the stock filters. The benefit of slightly boosting your performance with higher flowing filters and tubes and not installing Stillen G3's or some other long tube setup is saving the cash and time needed for install. If you're going to blow $450+ on your intake (Mine's+COBB tubes), you might as well quit screwing around and just get a complete system.

GZ3 · 07-08-2010, 11:11 AM

am still wating for blitz to make thier for our cars, dry High flow drop ins, I ve tried looking but no luck.

GZ3 · 07-08-2010, 11:21 AM

I'll take a look at those man, thnx I just always had brand loyalty and never really heard of AEF

'10Anamoly · 07-08-2010, 11:32 AM

No problem, I understand about sticking to quality parts. AFE has been around a bit and makes a decent filter. I compared it to the stock filters and its even sturdier than they are so I felt comfortable putting them in.

For the Cobb tubes, doesn't the corrugated tube also reduce noise in the intake along with the flexibility? It's interesting to me that there is a black resonator-looking box on the driver side OEM corrugated intake. It's directly below the side feed for the PCV vent (I think thats what the side connection is). Wonder if this was tuned to keep the intake quieter, not that I dont want to hear the growl.

Zsteve · 07-08-2010, 02:44 PM

Are the Cobb tubes larger than stock? If so, then what may be happening is that you are running a litter more lean now and gaining some power that way, which is good. But when combined with all the other bolt ons you will be running too lean and thats not good. At that point you will need a tune to bring things back in line.

07-07-2010, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 15	Mines - VX Air Filter Hey guys, I am looking to keep my stock intakes, because they to me are best" unless I want a lot sound coming the front of my car IMO. I am going to keep the stock intakes and build around them, I would like to see what the numbers are after all my updates. I am looking at replacing the stock OEM air filters, I did not want to go K&N do to Oil and I feel with all the R&D now days they should not still be using oil base filters. Does anyone have the Mines filters? also I am unable to find any specs on them if they are a dry flow or oil base like K&N. Mines - VX Air Filter are the name 370ZTUNE.com has them listed but no specs. Also will be doing the COBB Post MAF Hoses for smoother air flow. __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \| Last edited by GTLAW; 07-07-2010 at 11:47 AM.

07-07-2010, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Any reason why you wouldn't go with K&N? You won't really gain much, if any. The stock intake is already a CAI, so I understand why you would like to keep it. For the amount the VX filters usually go by, over $350 (last time a looked a few weeks back) you could buy a long tube or replace the airbox. I was a little hesitant on using the K&N at first, but really, oil based filters are just as good as long as you know how to oil it properly. The VX also uses oil. Mines VX Air Filter Set __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-08-2010, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I have the AFE Pro-Dry filters and the Cobb Post-MAF tubes with my stock airboxes. Works great, no issues and a decent boost in kick in the higher rpms that I have noticed (nothing huge, but noticeable). __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

07-07-2010, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	K&N Drop-In Filters __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-07-2010, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
hfrog355 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	No oil performance filter. Have at it and let us know how it goes. I've run into one or two around the forum that have this and they seem happy. When I need to replace my filter, this is the direction I am going. AFE Pro-Dry S I think you'd be insane to pay the money they want for the Mine's filters. There is a zero percent chance they are $300+ more effective than the stock filters. The benefit of slightly boosting your performance with higher flowing filters and tubes and not installing Stillen G3's or some other long tube setup is saving the cash and time needed for install. If you're going to blow $450+ on your intake (Mine's+COBB tubes), you might as well quit screwing around and just get a complete system. __________________ 2009 7AT Touring - Black on black VentureShield; F1 Tint; Stealth Signals; LED backup + trunk lights; Stillen HFC; MR Works Headlights; VHT tails; GTR Start Button Last edited by hfrog355; 07-07-2010 at 02:41 PM. Reason: Edited because I have gone on a rant yet today.

07-07-2010, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 16	I'd just stick with the OEM filters if you aren't going to get a full system.

07-08-2010, 11:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	am still wating for blitz to make thier for our cars, dry High flow drop ins, I ve tried looking but no luck.

07-08-2010, 11:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	I'll take a look at those man, thnx I just always had brand loyalty and never really heard of AEF

07-08-2010, 11:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	No problem, I understand about sticking to quality parts. AFE has been around a bit and makes a decent filter. I compared it to the stock filters and its even sturdier than they are so I felt comfortable putting them in. For the Cobb tubes, doesn't the corrugated tube also reduce noise in the intake along with the flexibility? It's interesting to me that there is a black resonator-looking box on the driver side OEM corrugated intake. It's directly below the side feed for the PCV vent (I think thats what the side connection is). Wonder if this was tuned to keep the intake quieter, not that I dont want to hear the growl. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

07-08-2010, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Are the Cobb tubes larger than stock? If so, then what may be happening is that you are running a litter more lean now and gaining some power that way, which is good. But when combined with all the other bolt ons you will be running too lean and thats not good. At that point you will need a tune to bring things back in line. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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