Spectre Performance Replacement Air Filter Element

[Adam Smith]

Anyone know anything about (or have experience with) this brand of replacement drop in filter element? $21 on Amazon, vs. about double for K+N. Thanks.



2004 flex fuel trac xlt

 

[Shawn White]

I bought one for my truck and noticed a slight improvement in throttle response. No real gains in MPG.

I use my truck at the family ranch a lot during hunting season in South, TX. The one thing I noticed was the filter let a good bit of dust past the filter. I'm pretty AR about keeping dirt out of my engine so I switched back to a paper WIX filter. K&N also let dirt past in my old truck. Which makes sense, more air flow through the same surface area leads to less filtration. If u don't drive in rural areas u might be ok, just keep an eye on it



2004 XLT 4x2.

 

[Vic Sorlie]

I recommend the AMSOIL air filter for your truck. Nanofiber technology, 4 year/100,000 mile service life, and the best part is that cleaning takes 5 minutes with a vacuum brush attachment. Here's the online lookup for your truck:



http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehiclelookup.aspx?url2=2004+FORD%20TRUCKS+EXPLORER%20SPORT%20TRAC+K



Cost is $38.10 retail, or $29 wholesale through our Preferred Customer program, which gives you big savings on this part and everything else AMSOIL offers. Please contact me if you have any questions.

 

[swshawaii]

I've never been a fan of Spectre products, build quality always seemed subpar, at best. JMO

 

[EddieS'04]

build quality always seemed subpar

Cheap chromed plastic. Price reflects so at parts stores. Not very often I see spectre products @ performance auto stores, around me.

 

[Adam Smith]

I really don't feel like mail ordering an air filter. Isn't there somewhere in San Diego that sells something good?

Thanks.

 

[swshawaii]

For "quality" drop in filters, research the Amsoil, AFE, K&N, etc.

Since they're all considered long life filters, spend a little more.

 

[Adam Smith]

Might just go to Ford for Motorcraft if I can't p/u an Amsoil tomorrow. But stopped in Pep Boys, he said their Purolator's are "great, they probably make them for Ford's Motorcraft". Doubt it.

 

[Johnny O]

The stock intake simply isn't very restrictive. Just get a K&N drop-in, yank out the silencer (on a Gen 1), and call it good.

 

[Johnny O]

The stock intake simply isn't very restrictive. Just get a K&N drop-in, yank out the silencer (on a Gen 1), and call it good.

 

[Gavin Allan]

:worthless:

 

[Adam Smith]

I never did get this resolved with Amsoil directly despite numerous calls, emails, promises of return calls, etc. But I did get resolution via one of their dealers, who are apparently all independent. Robert Buchaklian, [email protected], 619-866-9988. He will definitely help you out with their products and he went out of his way to assist me. Highly recommend him.