Dry vs Oiled?

WiggyB · 12-25-2021, 10:50 AM

So I've already searched the forum (maybe not hard enough) to see what the thoughts are on this question. I'm already sold on the rotobab setup (most discussions were about the different brands) but I'm being a penny pincher on the dry vs oiled filter. I know in the big scheme of things its not that big of a deal ($20 difference) but I did see a lot of people going to the dry filters. Are you seeing any difference in gains or is it just a preference?

VINCETHEGIANT · 12-25-2021, 05:37 PM

i was on the fence about this as well but ended up going with the dry mainly for looks. there can be issues with a over oiled filter messing up your maf sensor but i don't think there's really any big hp difference between the two.

arpad_m · 12-25-2021, 07:17 PM

I had both oiled and dry in my Roto-Fab, and there is no meaningful power difference, at least not on the SS. The dry filter looks a bit better to me, and as Vince said, it is possible to mess up the wet filter by excessive oiling, but that's it.

laynlo15 · 12-25-2021, 07:47 PM

Dry all the way except one thing, starts with a V and ends with an A. HeeHeeee and it should alway be wet.

WiggyB · 12-25-2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Dry all the way except one thing, starts with a V and ends with an A. HeeHeeee and it should alway be wet.

My wife loved it......

Big Swole · 12-25-2021, 08:34 PM

^^^ We see what ya did there ^^^

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laynlo15 · 12-26-2021, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WiggyB

My wife loved it......

So I'm assuming we're in agreement?

laynlo15 · 12-26-2021, 07:34 AM

Wiggy, how do you like your 2022 1ss? Looking at a 2SS since I just sold my C7 and sold my 16 SS last year.

WiggyB · 12-26-2021, 04:05 PM

[QUOTE=laynlo15;11112759]Wiggy, how do you like your 2022 1ss? Looking at a 2SS since I just sold my C7 and sold my 16 SS last year.[/QUOTE

I don't even have it yet sitting at a 3000 status but really looking forward to it.

TexasRed5.9 · 01-07-2022, 06:55 PM

For those of you who have the dry filters, how do you clean them? I ask because I've always used the oiled filters ever since K&N first came out in the way back. Curious if you can get them wet without causing damage or if they are even serviceable at all. With my oiled filters I soak them in citrus cleaner, then soak in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water for half an hour, rise off under hot water, throw it in the oven at 200 for a couple of hours (the wife loves that) then spray on a light coat of oil. I have one filter with well over 100k on it and it looks perfect.

2SS Capt · 01-07-2022, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasRed5.9

throw it in the oven at 200 for a couple of hours (the wife loves that) then spray on a light coat of oil.

Ah, that's nothing! When I painted the caps on my rotors (to match my black wheels), my wife was the one who suggested I put these in the oven to bake on the high temp caliper paint...

BrianL · 01-08-2022, 11:36 AM

To clean the RF dry filter, I take it off, use compressed air to blow the dust out from the inside, and go over it with my shop vac to extract anything else left in the fold creases. Seems to work for me. Anyone have a better solution?

I've always had K&N wet filters on my previous cars, so this is my first dry filter.

FarmerFran · 01-08-2022, 12:16 PM

Not sure about all dry filters but my son runs one that has a cleaning solution. You basically do what BrianL said but then you spray on the cleaner, let it sit, lightly hose it off, and then let it dry.

12-25-2021, 10:50 AM	#1
WiggyB Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NC Posts: 286	Dry vs Oiled? So I've already searched the forum (maybe not hard enough) to see what the thoughts are on this question. I'm already sold on the rotobab setup (most discussions were about the different brands) but I'm being a penny pincher on the dry vs oiled filter. I know in the big scheme of things its not that big of a deal ($20 difference) but I did see a lot of people going to the dry filters. Are you seeing any difference in gains or is it just a preference?

12-25-2021, 07:17 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,720 View My Garage	I had both oiled and dry in my Roto-Fab, and there is no meaningful power difference, at least not on the SS. The dry filter looks a bit better to me, and as Vince said, it is possible to mess up the wet filter by excessive oiling, but that's it. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-25-2021, 07:47 PM	#4
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,862	Dry all the way except one thing, starts with a V and ends with an A. HeeHeeee and it should alway be wet. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

12-25-2021, 08:34 PM	#6
Big Swole The Poe Poe Drives: 17 911 Turbo S, 23' 2SS1LE, 06 S2K Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Metro Atlanta GA Posts: 108	^^^ We see what ya did there ^^^ . __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S - GT Silver 2023 2SS 1LE - 6MT - Sharkskin 2006 Supercharged Honda S2K-Silverstone Metallic 2016 RAM Mega Cab 4x4 Diesel - Silver

12-26-2021, 07:34 AM	#8
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,862	Wiggy, how do you like your 2022 1ss? Looking at a 2SS since I just sold my C7 and sold my 16 SS last year. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

12-25-2021, 05:37 PM	#2
VINCETHEGIANT Drives: '20 SS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Lafayette,Indiana Posts: 34	i was on the fence about this as well but ended up going with the dry mainly for looks. there can be issues with a over oiled filter messing up your maf sensor but i don't think there's really any big hp difference between the two.

12-26-2021, 04:05 PM	#9
WiggyB Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NC Posts: 286	[QUOTE=laynlo15;11112759]Wiggy, how do you like your 2022 1ss? Looking at a 2SS since I just sold my C7 and sold my 16 SS last year.[/QUOTE I don't even have it yet sitting at a 3000 status but really looking forward to it.

01-07-2022, 06:55 PM	#10
TexasRed5.9 Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NE Texas Posts: 47 View My Garage	For those of you who have the dry filters, how do you clean them? I ask because I've always used the oiled filters ever since K&N first came out in the way back. Curious if you can get them wet without causing damage or if they are even serviceable at all. With my oiled filters I soak them in citrus cleaner, then soak in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water for half an hour, rise off under hot water, throw it in the oven at 200 for a couple of hours (the wife loves that) then spray on a light coat of oil. I have one filter with well over 100k on it and it looks perfect. __________________ 2021 LT1, A10, RotoFab CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder axle back exhaust, JLT catch can, Katzkin leather interior.

01-08-2022, 11:36 AM	#12
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	To clean the RF dry filter, I take it off, use compressed air to blow the dust out from the inside, and go over it with my shop vac to extract anything else left in the fold creases. Seems to work for me. Anyone have a better solution? I've always had K&N wet filters on my previous cars, so this is my first dry filter.

01-08-2022, 12:16 PM	#13
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,049	Not sure about all dry filters but my son runs one that has a cleaning solution. You basically do what BrianL said but then you spray on the cleaner, let it sit, lightly hose it off, and then let it dry. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

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