[V8] RE: Cheaper Air Filter

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

OK - I will throw in another plug for www.importpartsspec.com here.

While I have heard of people getting cheap filters, I get the real deal MANNs 
from Rick at prices that are comparable to what I pay for top quality filters 
for my Fords. He may not be the absolute cheapest but he is nothing short of a 
wizard at finding parts for me.
Recent example was dash light bulbs. The dealer wanted something near $4 a 
piece. I got the real OEM part for near $1 from Rick. Nobody else in town has 
them.

Adding shipping might be an issue, but the real info here is that these parts 
are available at reasonable prices from a good parts supplier. If you don't 
have such a supplier near you, order a few from Rick to spread out the shipping 
costs.

Dave


Quoting Michael Larosa Jr <Mc.Larosa at Sun.COM>:

> fyi,
> 
> I used to get my V8 filters from autozone.  $12.-  they are probably
> made in china and they did have to order them, so I bought 2 :) when
> I used the spare I ordered a new one.... always had one on hand...
> the rubber was oozing out and had to be trimmed with a razor blade, 
> otherwise they looked the same as the audi OEM...  I changed them
> every 10k or so...
> 
> 
> My .02 :)
> 
> Mike,
> 
> 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
> > 
> > 
> > 
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