foam filter?? (comptech)

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Dave
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foam filter?? (comptech)

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My friend has a comptech foam filter, I think it isnt good for the engine. A mechanic said to me that these parts dont clean the air enough. Its true? What about performance??

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It is fine as long as you clean it often. Performance is good for 1-2hp.
Aj
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Foam

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Well, the reason why people are not wild about foam, as it does flow more CFM than a cotton gauze style(K&N) filter, is that supposedly they start to deteriorate over long periods of time. I honestly think this is just rumor, as I have seen many deteriorated K&N filters, but mine has been on my car for over 2 years, and other than needing a cleening from time to time, still remains in the same condition it was in when I bought it.

I figure if spoon is using them on their N1 circuit cars, then they're good enough for mine.

Later,
Aj
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Re: Foam

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Whats "CFM" (Sorry, Iam Swiss...)
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