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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 02:57 AM
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anyone have expierence with these?

http://www.speedoptions.com/articles/4215/
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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Sounds good to me...
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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No experience, but from what they advertise it doesn't sound so appealing.

2 layer cotton is what they are using vs. industry standard 4 layer. The 4 layer has a 95% filtration rate.

"handcrafted molding design to ensure that its filter moldings are almost exact around the edges "? = what, made the first mold by hand? Built in failure.

The only thing I could see this thing good for is racing only. Even then, its green.

meh.
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I just ordered one for my Xb. I'll let you guys know how it is in a week or two.
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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it doesnt really say anything on that add and Im a little more apt to go with something a little more tried and tested , espically if you a cold air intake and changing or cleaning the filter is a _____
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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Here's more info:

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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I have greenfilters in my Mercedes AMG, and I love them. AMG recommends them as a replacement for the stock filters. I would have no hesitation putting them into the xb...
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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I've been running a Green filter for about a year and a half. No problems. They flow better (more air) than a K&N.
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Im running a green on my short ram. Love it. No problems at all. I cant compare it, cuz its the first and only filter Ive had on my xB, but everyone Ive talked to about them says they breath better than the comp.
Old Feb 25, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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i want one jsut kinda exp.
Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by peteyd
i want one jsut kinda exp.
uhhhhh, WHAT?? english, please....
Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadRinger
Originally Posted by peteyd
i want one jsut kinda exp.
uhhhhh, WHAT?? english, please....
Ah, yes. Using BabelFish Translation service:

I want one, (but they) just (seem) kind of expensive.

Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:19 AM
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thanks, now I understand..
Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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thnaks, now I und. to
Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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I have them in all my vehicles. You can order thrm on line at:
www.morethantires.com
Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket
I have them in all my vehicles. You can order thrm on line at:
www.morethantires.com
Funny you should post a link to MoreThanTires. I Purchased my Green filter in the MoreThanTires tent at a Carlisle show in '04 (the truck show, I think). Wanted a K&N but the Green was the only performance filter they had at the show for the xB. No regrets. I have a K&N on my Avalanche - the results are unbelievable.
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Garry, Just goes to show you have class!
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what is the durability compared to the K&N??
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
what is the durability compared to the K&N??
Not really sure what you're asking. Warranty is the same as a K&N, 1,000,000 mi. clean & re-oil every 50K.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
what is the durability compared to the K&N??
Lifetime warranty with 15% better flow than K&N and it will stop the same amount of dirt! More Flow = More Power. It tuff to run a race with a clothes pin on you nose!
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