with the problems pod filters can cause for Magnas, I was wondering whether mushroom style filters (see link) also caused these problems? Looking at them, I do not think they would make a very turbulent air flow like a cone pod filter.

Had a quick search but couldn't see any discussion on this kind of filter

http://www.simota.com/pro_fi_mushroom.php

dunno but they are made of sponge and they would'nt be filterin as fine as a k&n paper filter. they would hav much bigger holes than a paper:think:

Had a quick search but couldn't see any discussion on this kind of filter

http://www.simota.com/pro_fi_mushroom.php

thats cos thats a pod filter dude.... simota just call it a mushroom filter, sorry bro, no dice...
and k&n dont use paper... could you imagine hosing off paper and re-oiling it? it would turn to sh*t, stock mitsu ones are paper

EDIT- just thought id ad, the first pictures are knockoff/look-a-likes of hks pod filters, and the second are knock-off/look-a-likes of the greddy/trust airinx pod filters... google it :D

what are the problems with pod filters??

thats cos thats a pod filter dude.... simota just call it a mushroom filter, sorry bro, no dice...
and k&n dont use paper... could you imagine hosing off paper and re-oiling it? it would turn to sh*t, stock mitsu ones are paper

EDIT- just thought id ad, the first pictures are knockoff/look-a-likes of hks pod filters, and the second are knock-off/look-a-likes of the greddy/trust airinx pod filters... google it :D

OIC. i thought when people talked about Pod filters they were talking about this kind of filter, which to me is a completely different kind of filter.
http://www.simota.com/pro_fi_360d_d01.php

i might buy one of these mushroom things and see what it's like, only $50 so ain't gonna break the bank.

sa_timberlake - i believe Magnas air flow meter needs the air to flow straight through and a pod filter creates turbulence and swirls the air so it can cause running problems. some people have not had any problems though.

another thing i was wondering is, do all Mitsubishis have this kind of AFM that needs smooth air flow?

A while ago in auto-salon they did a flow and filtration test of something like 15 different brands of filters, from the most known to the completely unknown. The K&N did pretty good (4th~6th), but the number 1 contender??? The 3A racing pod filter, 1st in flow, 2nd in filtration. If you were gonnna get a pod, get one of them.

i have just installed a pod filter and dont seem to be having any problems?:confused:

i have just installed a pod filter and dont seem to be having any problems?:confused:

thats cos it seems to be 1st and 2nd gens whom have the most problems with pods.

i had a pod filter but turfed it after i was only getting 450kms out of a tank of fuel. now have a BMC pannel and it kicks ****! i think the whole deal with the cheap ones is that the computer can't tell how much fuel is needed so it either leans it out too much or makes it way too rich(when i had mine on, i was blowing black soot out of the exaust when ever i reved it)

you need a oval shapped pod with a flat sealed top, the normal round with hole in the top confuse the air sensor due to swirling effect

I read that Autosalon. The HKS foam filter rated the WORST in flow and filtration. I would not fit this at all.

The stainless round pods are supposed to be a good dry filter.

I'm just going to use the K&N oval pod because its a trust worthy brand and its tested and works 100%. Plus its BIG and looks impressive.. :P

I read that Autosalon. The HKS foam filter rated the WORST in flow and filtration. I would not fit this at all.
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Yes, I once had a similar filter attached to a dual throat side draft weber with 40 mm throats. The foam was sucked through the carburettor and into the inlet manifold where it melted and burnt. We didn't find much.

Rob

Yes, I once had a similar filter attached to a dual throat side draft weber with 40 mm throats. The foam was sucked through the carburettor and into the inlet manifold where it melted and burnt. We didn't find much.

Rob

lmao. this reminds me of my sister replacing the airfilter in her Vauxhall Chevette years ago... she didnt want to spend money on it so got a big chunk of foam sponge, put it in pantyhose and chucked it in the air box.

the airbox was empty next time she looked. hahahahaha

lmao. this reminds me of my sister replacing the airfilter in her Vauxhall Chevette years ago... she didnt want to spend money on it so got a big chunk of foam sponge, put it in pantyhose and chucked it in the air box.

the airbox was empty next time she looked. hahahahaha


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Hey guys, first time poster and new member. My verada running the 6G74 seemed to work ok with the stock universal pod on it, but i recently found out that due to the honey comb resinator before the airflow meter, and due to the way that the air tumbles through the round pod, that you need to get an oval filter with an oval throat on it. You can get these ordered in to your local mits dealer from RPW performance in WA. They come as a kit with a K&N oval air filter and also the adaptor plate to match (adaptor is actually cast as well... which is good if your using the dodgy plastic universal adaptor). I stuck one on mine and it made a huge difference to the way it was running, cost me $220 including freight as im in VIC. Hope this was a help.