Hey,

Ive read through lots of the threads on here about intake solutions etc etc. Ive ordered the 2006 S2k and am waiting for her to arrive. But I want to know if there is any point in replacing the OEM air filter with an aftermarket filter?

I dont want to go down the route of cutting anything nor adding a cold air intake because ive read about the cutting required to fit it and hydro-lock.

Is it worth dropping in a filter to replace the OEM filter? If so which is a good/best option. Will there be a significant noise difference i.e. louder/sound nicer? I dont care about power gains but dont want a power loss.

Lastly do exsisting filters (for the 05) fit the 06?

Thanks once again for your help!

 

Get a JR Filter;it's the best filter out there.

 

Ok, but does the JR filter fit the 06? and is there a noticable difference in the sound over stock?

 

Emil, i went to there web site and it returned "no result"
Can you shed some light on this.

 

Air filter mounting stud has changed, the air filter from a 00-05 will not fit properly in the 06 airbox according to the Notes: UTH changes on the 06 2000. I don

 

got mine from "Mingster"way back;works beautifully with this set-up.!!

 

I wouldn't change the OEM filter. Have you seen it? It looks pretty much like a K&N filter--coned shaped. Don't bother messing with your intake at this time.

 

I have the same thing with a K&N, and yes it does work great.

Bill

 

I changed my air filter from stock to a K&N early on in my ownership of my '01. Just as a test, I blew into the 3" hole on both the OEM and the K&N elements. There was much less air resistance on the K&N, which would seem to translate into better induction. A change which involves only a K&N air filter element will not result in much of a change in sound. Won't result in any great increase in performance, either, though it will help out here a little. The biggest improvement I noticed was that my fuel economy increased consistently from .5 mpg to 1 mpg both city and highway. With gas prices as they are, that may be reason enough to change.

Thanks,
Richard

 

Let me add this...I can't speak on MY00-05 S2000s, but if you go with a CAI on the MY06 you will loose ~7rwhp (peak). You do gain a few ponies and torque around 4000-6000, but you suffer up top.