Best Air filter element? K&N or BMC?

[Salty]

Well not actually, say you add the K&N and it allows more air flow (which a good filter should) and the bike shows more power, lets say 2 HP. If its a good filter and you had a good AFR with the stock filter, let's say 13.1:1 and with the high flow filter it goes leaner to 13.3:1...you will need to retune to 13.1:1 to get the best result which may be a HP or two...just food for thought. Thats why bikes should be tuned with the good filter not added later.

Thank you for the info...So when I take it in to the shop for the Dyno Run...I should have the K&N in place already...and then tune it from there..? Not do a trial run with the Factory filter, and then another run with the K&N?

 

[TruWrecks]

I've been using a K&N in my 08 most of last summer. I had it dynoed with AFR to see what the difference is. The AFR took a little bit of tweaking, and it gained me a whopping 3 HP/2 ft/lbs. Not much for the money, but I know it will last much longer than the paper filter.

 

[GPW]

Thank you for the info...So when I take it in to the shop for the Dyno Run...I should have the K&N in place already...and then tune it from there..? Not do a trial run with the Factory filter, and then another run with the K&N?

Yes should be tuned with the filter you will run with as well as all your modifications should be all done before your tune.

 

[Salty]

Yes should be tuned with the filter you will run with as well as all your modifications should be all done before your tune.

Thanks again...

Any opinions on the usefulness of the GiPro Gear Indicator with ATRE?

Im still trying to decide whether to order one or not...

Im also going back and forth between buying the PC3 or just having it ReMapped and Tuned on the dyno...

Recomendations would be great...

 

[BlueHaya]

I use my GiPro for gear indicating all the time. Never have I used the tre

 

[Salty]

I use my GiPro for gear indicating all the time. Never have I used the tre

I guess beyond seeing a light that tells you what gear your in...what makes it worth the $150 ???

I mean, I know what gear Im in all the time....So I dont really need a light to tell me...???

Why should I add it is really what Im looking for....

 

[DR1300R]

Boost by Smith gear indicator..

boostbysmith.com - Home

 

[djsin]

pipercross for me...

 

[silverbusa]

It seems like the K&N is much less expensive than the BMC or Pipercross. If the gains are about the same then why not put the extra money towards gas or that other liquid I like what is it called again oh yeah!

 

[cosmic_ocean]

I've been using this BIKEMASTER air filter ("Bikemaster Air Filter for Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa 08 09 | eBay") and find it's as good as the BMC or any other that I used earlier. Also washable and a good bargain at this price for life time use. Using a very high flow filter is not a smart option, as these tend to let the micro particles in...along with the extra air

 

[Tony Nitrous]

Stock, brand new and filtering properly.

Filtration Testing for Amsoil, K&N, Napa, Jackson Racing, Baldwin, and Mazda air filters on a Miata

 

[1busa]

PiperCross

 

[Dscahill]

Personally I have a K&N in mine, simply because thats what was local. But in realaity, no preference


-D

 

[bikerboy2182]

i dont care about the performance but id like to have one to clean more often. is there one made thats a dry washable? i had one in my turbo mazdaspeed and loved not using oil on it.

 

[dadofthree]

Holy 6 year old thread ......... why not ? Stocker

 

[SimiPair]

Cheese,
Why the corse one and not the fine one?

 

[piratediverjefff]

Running the OEM but if I go to aftermarket it'll be a Sprint.

Sprint Filter P08 Suzuki Hayabusa (2008- )Suzuki | Brock's Main Store

 

[Rocketmn]

I have a BMC cone on my turbo and a K&N race in my 09. I heard that the direct replacement K&N race lets sand in the airbox and the BMC doesn't. I clean my K&N all the time and Never had any sand what so ever. Wow, I just realized how old this Thread is..

 

[RedGSXR]

Anyone have to retune after going to a K&N, BMC or PiperCross ??

 

[Busashot]

Old threads FTW!


I have ran BMC Race on both my Busas and still do on my 06. I live in the SW with plenty of wind and dust. The BMC seems to filter fine through the element as well as around it and seems to do as a good as stock.