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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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R2C Intake Filter

Saw about it for the first time today, searched and read a little about it and was wondering if anyone can provide some additional input.

From my gatherings, it protects against dirt better than the other filters, which is great. And so does not having to oil it ever. Filter is a bit larger than the JWT, but that shouldnt pose as an issue. I like the sound that I get with the JWT and I read that the R2C is kinda quiet.

I was wondering how much quieter it is than the JWT or if there is actually no difference. Performance-wise I'm not really interested in since I don't have much NA mods yet, though I will be getting a custom exhaust with 3" piping down the line, possibly headers (slight possibility), and remap down the line, if any of that makes a difference.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Why not K&N, the most trusted name in aftermarket filters?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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The K&N is a drop in replacement for the stock correct? I'm looking to put onto the z-tube. Also read (i think) that the r2c uses better material and is superior to the k&n
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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The K&N is a drop in replacement for the stock correct? I'm looking to put onto the z-tube. Also read (i think) that the r2c uses better material and is superior to the k&n
You can get a K&N cone filter for the ztube
 
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Ah, didn't know that. So what would be differences between that and the JWT along with that and the R2C?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Ah, didn't know that. So what would be differences between that and the JWT along with that and the R2C?
I cant speak on behalf of JWT or R2C, my only concern would be how long are they rated for? K&N claims 1,000,000 miles and they are cleanable/reusable
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Hmm, curious to know how the sound differs? Is it noticeable? Loud? Quiet? (the k&n that is).
 
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Hmm, curious to know how the sound differs? Is it noticeable? Loud? Quiet? (the k&n that is).
They claim that its the highest flowing filter on the market. There is def more induction noise.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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I'll look more into it. I'd like some feedback on the r2c though. Curious about it.

But I kinda would prefer something that doesn't require me to oil for 2 reasons. 1. It's easier to clean and 2. don't have to spend money buying the spray, even though it's not that often.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by donpisto
I'll look more into it. I'd like some feedback on the r2c though. Curious about it.

But I kinda would prefer something that doesn't require me to oil for 2 reasons. 1. It's easier to clean and 2. don't have to spend money buying the spray, even though it's not that often.
Oil is a good thing. It traps the contaminants better and tends to hold them within the fibers of the element. It takes 5-10 minutes to clean and oil a filter. A cleaning kit is only 10 dollars and def should last you a few years and have many uses out of 1 kit.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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I just have a tendency to not know the proper amount to spray. And the stupid kit that I got from Pep Boys sucks. The nozzle keeps getting clogged for some odd reason and rather than spraying, it squirts in a straight line.
 
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I just have a tendency to not know the proper amount to spray. And the stupid kit that I got from Pep Boys sucks. The nozzle keeps getting clogged for some odd reason and rather than spraying, it squirts in a straight line.
Use a generous amount of spray, rinse with luke warm water so you dont damage the fibers, let dry, then spray the oil over the whole airfilter until it is completely pink
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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So the K&N is oil based? Thought it didn't require oil....or is that just for the drop in one that replaces the stock?
 
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So the K&N is oil based? Thought it didn't require oil....or is that just for the drop in one that replaces the stock?
I believe all K&N filters use/require oil. (But thats a good thing)
 
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