3.6L paper filter options - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 08:19 AM

Any paper filter performance comparisons? I seem to recall someone doing a comparison of the various paper filters and Fram(?) might have come out on top.

Here's my rockauto options (I usually get parts from them):

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...arttype,6192,a

I figure with money dropped into extending my warranty precludes doing any serious modding or tuning, so slightly better air filter and premium gas will be it.

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 08:37 AM

Looking online there doesn't seem to be a lot of benefit between paper filters (and only nominal performance benefits with even the oiled/performance filters) .

Jason@JacFab · 06-03-2014, 09:11 AM

Zl1 air filter flows slightly more.

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason@JacFab

Zl1 air filter flows slightly more.

Interchangeable air filters? Interesting...

Cool, I see that now when I look online. K&N has the same part number for all engines/models of Camaro.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92229651

^^^ Looks like this is the part. $50 shipped is pretty steep (and the MSRP is a ripoff). Can I assume this is the cheapest option?

BigRed585Lbs · 06-03-2014, 10:35 AM

A suggestion:

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...6L&&brandID=59

Prices vary.

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

A suggestion:

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...6L&&brandID=59

Prices vary.

Intentionally avoiding oiled filters.

dmginc · 06-03-2014, 11:12 AM

why avoid oiled filters?

BigRed585Lbs · 06-03-2014, 11:36 AM

OK on initial installation, but most people over-oil when it's time for them to be serviced and end up with MAF contamination issues. It's really about filtration/flow ratio, anyway. KIS for the average enthusiast.

JMO

DSX_Camaro · 06-03-2014, 11:52 AM

Oiled filters have better filtration and do not have any downsides I can think of... They last forever so if you spend $50 on a K&N filter instead of $10 every, what, 20k miles? You do the math. lol.

Btw, light mods don't void warranty instantly. Particularly if you don't drive it like you stole it. I have the 7/70k, for example.

TommyTheCat · 06-03-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Oiled filters have better filtration and do not have any downsides I can think of... They last forever so if you spend $50 on a K&N filter instead of $10 every, what, 20k miles? You do the math. lol.

Btw, light mods don't void warranty instantly. Particularly if you don't drive it like you stole it. I have the 7/70k, for example.

That's why you get an air gun and blow off your dry air filters (;

DSX_Camaro · 06-03-2014, 12:03 PM

Pretty sure even if you blow them off, when you hold the paper filter up to the sun and can't see through it, you need a new one...

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Oiled filters have better filtration and do not have any downsides I can think of...

Incorrect.

BigRed585Lbs · 06-03-2014, 01:58 PM

If you can see through it, you've blown a hole in it and you do need a new one.
Oiled or dry, your choice.

stoopid · 06-03-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stoopid

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92229651

^^^ Looks like this is the part. $50 shipped is pretty steep (and the MSRP is a ripoff). Can I assume this is the cheapest option?

This has peaked my interest but I'd like to find it cheaper if possible. Any ideas/sources?

I found an AC Delco that appears to be the actual part (OE) on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Filter-C...-/221440197761

Amazon (I have prime, so $35 shipped is sweet):

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-A3177C.../dp/B007QC1CY8

I might splurge for this if I can verify it's the correct part...

Part verified as the ZL1 replacement OE. Ordered!

06-03-2014, 08:19 AM	#1
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	3.6L paper filter options Any paper filter performance comparisons? I seem to recall someone doing a comparison of the various paper filters and Fram(?) might have come out on top. Here's my rockauto options (I usually get parts from them): http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...arttype,6192,a I figure with money dropped into extending my warranty precludes doing any serious modding or tuning, so slightly better air filter and premium gas will be it. Last edited by stoopid; 06-03-2014 at 08:59 AM. Reason: added link

06-03-2014, 11:12 AM	#7
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06-03-2014, 11:52 AM	#9
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Oiled filters have better filtration and do not have any downsides I can think of... They last forever so if you spend $50 on a K&N filter instead of $10 every, what, 20k miles? You do the math. lol. Btw, light mods don't void warranty instantly. Particularly if you don't drive it like you stole it. I have the 7/70k, for example. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

06-03-2014, 12:03 PM	#11
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Pretty sure even if you blow them off, when you hold the paper filter up to the sun and can't see through it, you need a new one... __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

06-03-2014, 08:37 AM	#2
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Looking online there doesn't seem to be a lot of benefit between paper filters (and only nominal performance benefits with even the oiled/performance filters) .

06-03-2014, 09:11 AM	#3
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	Zl1 air filter flows slightly more.

06-03-2014, 10:35 AM	#5
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	A suggestion: http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...6L&&brandID=59 Prices vary.

06-03-2014, 11:36 AM	#8
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	OK on initial installation, but most people over-oil when it's time for them to be serviced and end up with MAF contamination issues. It's really about filtration/flow ratio, anyway. KIS for the average enthusiast. JMO

06-03-2014, 01:58 PM	#13
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	If you can see through it, you've blown a hole in it and you do need a new one. Oiled or dry, your choice.