air cleaner element

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 at 21:57
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looking at a 3in mandral for the 80 series my fitter suggested i replace my aircleaner element with a k/n type reusable oil coated one. the k/n web site claimes they do restrict air flow but the air they get is cleaner so its better do i stick with dry elements or change any help please mal b
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Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 at 22:02

Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 at 22:02
One word DON'T, this has been discussed before, there is website with scientific testing of the standard and oiled filters which dosen't give them a very good rap.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 at 22:15

Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 at 22:15
Some other info here:
http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_series/filters.html
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 08:19

Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 08:19
Unifilters are good filters if you maintain them regular, they will filter better and flow more than std paper
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Follow Up By: traveller2 - Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 08:26

Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 08:26
Not wanting to get in a slanging match but sorry my experience is yes they do flow better but at the expense of letting very fine dust through.
I did a personal test over about ten years with my last troopy and there was always a fine layer of dust in the inlet between filter and manifold when inspected. The Unifilter was oiled by them as I live locally to the factory, with regular outer sock replacements (cheaper and easier to replace than wash and re-oil)
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Reply By: Member - Mal B - Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 20:07

Monday, Nov 12, 2007 at 20:07
thanks think i will stay standard mal b
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