Air filters for 2002 Firehawk Blackwing: paper vs reusable

NewlyTA'd · Post by **NewlyTA'd** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:15 pm

Looking for opinions regarding paper vs reusable. Paper robs a little horsepower, but...

How much of a pain are the reusable?

How effective is the cleaning process?

How often do you clean yours

Anybody have experience with the SLP 25012B?

Thanks.

PontiacFan · Post by **PontiacFan** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:07 pm

Paper.
Not a K&N or re-useable fan at all.
You most likely will not feel/have any noticeable everyday gains by using a hi-dollar re-useable filter.
In MY opinion, not worth it.
Simple maintenance with a replacement paper is suifficient.

And if they are over-oiled, they may mess up the MAF sensor, & many years ago, GM would NOT provide warranty coverage if they found one in use.

Scott Chab · Post by **Scott Chab** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:09 am

I used to be a K&N fan... then went to the Holley Powershot... and now I'm back to paper. I don't need every single bit of HP these reusable filters claim to give you.

NewlyTA'd · Post by **NewlyTA'd** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:02 pm

Good input. That made my decision very easy.

MotleyCrue · Post by **MotleyCrue** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:23 am

I have both. Haven't cleaned the K & N one yet after 40k. They recommend 50k.

When do you change your Paper ones or when are you suppose to? After 15k it was dirty so I replaced it, I did the visual test.

BLACK-HAWK · Post by **BLACK-HAWK** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:57 am

i think over time a cleanable filter will pay for it's self. K&N isn't the only filter that can be cleaned

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