Dryflow filters...

[LUVMYRT]

Just looking for something I heard about dryflow filters for CAIs. Aparently the filter oil isn't good for the throttle body??

[magnum lover]

I have a filter from Amsoil that doesn't need oil on mine. They are out there.

[bklynmag]

FYI - The RDP CAI comes with a filter needing no oil as well.

[Knightrider]

shouldnt be an issue if you let it dry on the filter like the instructions say

[wheelife]

I prefer the oiled filters, I feel they do a better job of filtration especially in areas with fine dust.

Oiled filters allow for more thorough cleaning and I think, last longer.

I think airflow ratings are virtually identical.

I think the "oil damaging Mass air systems", which our cars don't use is a fairy tale, at least with the modern, quality filter manufacturers.

From a manufacturing point of view I think dryflo filters are much easier to produce (read better profit margins) further I don't see a significant price difference between the 2 types at retail, so where is the benefit??

[1fastsedan]

AFE told some of us at SEMA that their dry flow filter doesn't flow as well as the oiled either.

[stevesrt8]

The dry filters filter better if they are high quality. Amsoil is one of the best, but AEM also sells a good one.

The oiled filters are not harming your MAF sensors, just the excess oil that everyone sprays too much of.

The bad part is the damaging stuff in your oil from the old style oiled ones. Not good. They rarely match up to a premium dry one.

Any filter that has high flow must give up some filtering capability to deliver on that claim. A perfect filter will clog in about two minutes!