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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Just got a new Cosworth dropin filter from RRE

Just picked up a Cosworth drop-in filter for my IX from RRE. Its a washable filter that requires no oil. RRE told me they dyno'd a Cosworth filter, HKS, K&N dropins on a X and all the filters were inline with each other. They also said the filter looks,feels, smells like AEM Dryflow filters. I'm assuming the results would be similar on a VIII or IX. Now i can clean my filter and don't need no stinkin oil

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http://www.roadraceengineering.com/evox.htm


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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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wrong section

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Hmm.. i was referring the filter for my IX, but they also got one for the X
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Good **** bro! nice pick up
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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so what would u wash this filter with? soap and water.. would that be sufficient?

thanks
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Do we need to disconnect the battery when installing a drop in filter?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by evogeo
so what would u wash this filter with? soap and water.. would that be sufficient?

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Shop told me you can use AEM's dryflow cleaning kit
http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=1217

They also said you can use dish wash soap+ water.

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by skylinegtr35
Do we need to disconnect the battery when installing a drop in filter?
^^^^^^
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Anyone else have more info on it? How well does it filter?
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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well i have it and i didnt notice a diff copming from a works drop in to the cosworth drop in.. the filter also looks like it ill filter more dirt from coming in.. plus its (ISO5011:200 Fine Dust Test)

legit^^^shizznit
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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It actually looks more like the new Amsoil nanfibre filters than the AEM.
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