[V8] RE: Cheaper Air Filter

[Kneale Brownson]

Just what I was going to say, Michael.  I really see no reason to "jump" on
an $8 cheaper part of unknown appropriateness for the V8.

At 09:43 PM 1/29/2004 -0800, Michael Thomas wrote:
>I think most of the guys advocating the use of a different air filter must 
>be a bit loonie. The discussion of the different pleats only highlights the 
>reason not to change. Do you want to take a chance that the filter flows 
>less air? How do you know what the flow characteristics of the material is 
>compared to the Audi part? And the BMW engines are what - 3L and 3.5L sixes 
>- why would BMW make a filter that flowed more air than needed, enough air 
>for a 4.2L engine, and Audi wouldn't?
> 
>And for a savings of $8 - you must be kidding. I would rather skip a couple 
>of lattes and stick with the Audi part.
> 
>Okay, I've put my foot in it...
> 
>Michael T.
>'93 Pearl