They are horrible don't use then

 

arent those the autozone ones?

 

autozone and advanced and oreillys. dont do it.

 

I have been running one on my truck for about 3 months because they were out of 6637's. I have to say that there is nothing wrong with the filter at all. It has been washed without any deterioration and it filters pretty well.

 

No offense Kevin,but if i was you i'd upgrade before its to late,you don't want to suck that crap down your turbo.Just my $.02 though.

 

I know a guy who use to run one! LOL He may read this thread and fess up, but I'm not naming names!

 

Allright, i had never heard ove one and wondered about your guys opinions in it

 

Yeah we sell them at oriellys but I would not even run there stuff on a gasser.
There stuff with the exception of the bonnet I ordered in for a guy is chincy.

 

I don't think they filter much..

 

im using one right now and its ok not great but it works. i am getting a 6637 filter tomorrow though. now whats the diff between using a 6637 filter and using ur stock box with a k&n filter?

 

the 6637 lets you truck asctually breath, your turbo will wind a bit faster, you can feel the diffrence

 

Lol ....I run two of them . Maintained they seem to be doing well
I just pulled off my wye pipe and wiped out the inside and it was still clean.
I'd rather have an s&b or afe of the same size no idea if they make them,
but they work for me.
I can even cover one with a shopping bag and still not set the filter minder.
I can also guarantee they are better then my oem box with 2 broken tabs.

 

I'd rather have an s&b or afe of the same size no idea if they make them,
but they work for me.

If you go to the S&B web site you can order universal filters in a wide range of sizes.

 

I shpould add I wouldn't go out of my way to buy one.
But if your truck fund is on a tight or non exhistant budget like mine.
Then I I would say sure. My napa store wanted 79.99 for a 6637,
My oem box was shot I needed a filter. So my temp solution, has become semi permanent.

 

Way to much $$ for a filter thats inferior to a Donaldson!

The WIX/NAPA 6637 is not a hydrophobic (water resistant) element and using it as an open element should be avoided.

http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=596843#post596843

 

Baldwin 2818 is what I have run for a couple a years on my trucks.

 

:whs: I ordered the biggest filter S&B made with a 5" outlet.

Dave

 

i am running a spectre on my 97. I have checked it the boot a few times and it is clean as a pen. It looks jus like a k&n and the cfm rating is higher.

 

I first looked at the 6637 everyone is running and bought one and installed it. But I have been looking some more and plan to switch to the AFE Pro Pro 5R 24-91042

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Not my truck.

The face is also filtered instead of closed like the 6637. This fits perfect to the fender air vent.

 

how much does the afe cost

 

Summit has them for $100, might be able to find one from one of our sponsers.

 

I might get one later, right now i am laid off and poor

 

Sorry to hear that. I am NOT laid off and still poor.

This diesel is apparently trying to get me poorer too

 

dont run SPECTRE CRAP their crap with a capital CRAP

 

i have one on my truck and dont have a problem with it

 

I bought a Spectre at O'reillys on an impulse. Seems to be pretty well made. I paid 39.95, so I hope its not a "you get what you pay for" thing. I was concerned about the stock lid leaking, so I did the pipe and filter mod.

I fairness though, There are guys who swear by K&N, and I have been on many forums, this one included, that guys bash them too. So it could be, fair to assume, they don't like Spectre because it's a washable filter. The whole filter thing is subjective anyway.

In GENERAL, paper filters filter more, & therefore, are more restrictive by nature. Washables are GENERALLY higher flowing, so the thought being they don't filter as well.
In the paper vs washable controversy, there is most likely a trade off, and the "practical" ramifications, if any can be speculative, i.e., "I had to replace the " ******'S " at 350,000 miles instead of 375,000.

At least Spectre has SOME propaganda

 

I ran one way back when (before PSN) until I met up with a site sponsor and he laughed at me.

The next day I had a 6637 setup. LOL

 

I have a specter...... Lol! I added it to my 6637! :hehe: Now I have dual retarded filters. I'll probably do a 5" intake with an afe bigboost or pro 5r when my gtx4294 gets here.



You know those little specter filters that are meant for ricers? There was a guy at a recent drag race with a 2000 7.3l with one of those only!!!! :hehe::hehe:

 

You forgot to mention the little fact that you're married into that family ointlaugh:

All kidding aside though he was running solid 16 somethings with a boost gauge rolling around on the dash, a bully dog, and a sweet dual exhaust that would finally clear up at 3/4 track LOL

 

Lol i still have mine....bout time for another cleaning