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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Default Best Air filter for 98 Civic.

Whats the best Air Filters do you guys recommend that is reliable and kinda easy on wallet..

I found this at my local store.
Spectre Performance Replacement Air Filter | Product Details | Pep Boys

Any suggestions?

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Old May 12, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Looks like a knockoff K&N. Seems a bit cheap...
 
Old May 12, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Looks like a knockoff K&N. Seems a bit cheap...
ebay tubing and K&N filter. spectre is cheap auto zone stuff.

cheap =/= reliable
 
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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I like my pipe and AEM Dryflow filter. K&N or AEM are the best IMO.
 
Old May 13, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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OK, I dont want to change my tubing and intake thing. Just the air-filter.

Which should I order? KN seems kinda expensive..

33-2104 - K&N Replacement Filters, Replacement Air Filter direct from K&N

or

Honda Civic AC Delco Air Filter - 1996-2000 Honda Civic - AC Delco ACA1512C

And any idea what brand of air filters does Honda dealers use? Because they are asking my $56 for it.
 
Old May 13, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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if you are not looking for performance just get any generic filter.
it just stops dirt. benefit of aem or k&n is you can clean them rather than replace
 
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