My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up - Page 2

Hitman83 · 12-16-2007, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the write up. I was actually looking for the part number for a new filter when I found your thread.

sirwilliam · 12-18-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Good2Go

FYI... Amazon.com has the filter for $26 and the pre-filter for $16 with free shipping over $25 spent.

That is where I got mine

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Originally Posted by boost3d05

i have that intake, i love it w/ the protune....its loud and awesome....i cant wait to see how the blue turns out....take your time!

but hurry up w/ the pics! haha

Yeah, I want to hurry but this week I am swamped at work and then holiday vacation so probably won't get to this until the new year

but I will definitely keep you all posted w/ the progress...don't you worry

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Originally Posted by TheLimitedProject

Does anyone know if the filters above are the same for the 65mm and the 70mm APS intakes?

What you do is measure the filter on the 70mm and compare it to the filter dimensions of the RU-3130 (filter I got to replace the APS 65mm filter): LINKY

If it is not the same then you can look on the universal site to find one that works: LINKY

WolfPlayer · 12-18-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLimitedProject

Does anyone know if the filters above are the same for the 65mm and the 70mm APS intakes?

APS CAIs actually use to have the K&N filter. They no longer utilize this filter. They utilize a custom filter. Here is the custom filter that all APS CAIs utilize ...

www.bescaredracing.com - /sti/intake/aps/cai/filters/aps/

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**Interior Flaire** · 12-18-2007, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the information in this thread! My old filter looks EXACTLY like the OP's! This is my Christmas present to my car!

CB

sirwilliam · 12-18-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

APS CAIs actually use to have the K&N filter. They no longer utilize this filter. They utilize a custom filter. Here is the custom filter that all APS CAIs utilize ...

www.bescaredracing.com - /sti/intake/aps/cai/filters/aps/

t

Hmm...mine came w/ a K&N filter...so according to your info, the 70mm and 65mm use the same size filter. Thanks!

WolfPlayer · 12-18-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sirwilliam

Hmm...mine came w/ a K&N filter...so according to your info, the 70mm and 65mm use the same size filter. Thanks!

Yes. APS switched out the filters and use a different one now. The new filter is much longer and narrower. The pictures that I took above of the new style filter are from a brand new 65mm unit.

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TAPOUT · 12-19-2007, 09:04 AM

That prefilter is teh hawtness

Peleg · 12-29-2007, 07:02 PM

Just got a used APS 65mm CAI.

So is there a way to get the "new" filter from APS or should I just get the K&N?

MKTURBO · 12-29-2007, 08:45 PM

i would just get the k&N.....the K&N is much higher quality.......i think that aps cheaped out on the new filters.....

***Szumita*** · 01-01-2008, 12:11 PM

i want a used one in the near future. save $ ftw.

Peleg · 01-01-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Szumita

i want a used one in the near future. save $ ftw.

APS 65mm CAI - Engine/Power/Exhaust - NASIOC

CO2.5i · 01-15-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

Yes. APS switched out the filters and use a different one now. The new filter is much longer and narrower. The pictures that I took above of the new style filter are from a brand new 65mm unit.

t

Do you know which of these filters would fit better in a 2007 fender? I read in this thread that some clips had to be removed because the filter is too long for the 06/07 fender.

Anyone have any measurements on the K&N filter?

Thanks for the help.

Island Style · 01-17-2008, 08:59 AM

After about 6months of installing the APS 65mm CAI in my 04sti...I develped this crazy creak/squeak whenever I would dirve at ~50mph+ mostly on the concrete block style of highways...I checked everything so I thought...turns out, the nuts attatching the brass bracket to the inner fender had come off...you really can't tell unless you take off your wheel, open the liner and look in...like when you are cleaning the filter...as was the case.

To fix this, and to isolate the bracket a bit , I bought some rubber washers fom the hardware store...and it seemed to do the trick...not completely.

at high speeds over uneven highway conditions (sudden dips etc) it would still make the noise...the only thing I could think of was that my engine mounts were getting worn...rubber tends to wear prematurely here in Hawaii due to the heat...when I attempted to move the intake pipe (it is a VERY tight fit through the hole), there was a slight movement and I was able to reproduce the sounds slightly...so

I recently installed Cusco engine/transmission mounts on my 04 sti...that did the trick...the extra movement of the engine/trans was now eliminated and I no longer have the squeak...thank goodness.

Peleg · 01-17-2008, 10:15 AM

IMO, These instructions are vague and misleading.

When you take out the snorkel, you end up with 2 holes in the fender. The one they show in this picture looks like the hole closest to the headlight, which is the wrong hole. I found that out the hard way.

La Mer · 02-05-2008, 07:23 AM

******Warning: The RU-3130 K&N filter and APS CAI will NOT fit on an 06/07 STI.******

I just went through this last night. Save yourself the trouble. The OD of the K&N filter is TOO big.

12-16-2007, 09:02 AM	#16
Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: 8cm 20g Posts: 1,227 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up Thanks for the write up. I was actually looking for the part number for a new filter when I found your thread. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-18-2007, 11:06 AM	#19
Interior Flaire Authorized Vendor Car: 05 PSM Stage 4 Fav Mod: Pro-Tune Location: Big D Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (16)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up Thanks for the information in this thread! My old filter looks EXACTLY like the OP's! This is my Christmas present to my car! CB

12-19-2007, 09:04 AM	#22
TAPOUT Professional STI Driver Car: 07 STI LTD #67 Fav Mod: Andrewtech built, Turbo XS tuned GT35R 624 AWHP. 528 AWTQ on VP C16 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 445 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up That prefilter is teh hawtness

12-29-2007, 07:02 PM	#23
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,797 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up Just got a used APS 65mm CAI. So is there a way to get the "new" filter from APS or should I just get the K&N?

12-29-2007, 08:45 PM	#24
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,945 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up i would just get the k&N.....the K&N is much higher quality.......i think that aps cheaped out on the new filters.....

01-01-2008, 12:11 PM	#25
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,478 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (16)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up i want a used one in the near future. save $ ftw.

01-17-2008, 08:59 AM	#28
Island Style Junior STI Driver Car: 04 PSM STI Fav Mod: Cusco Products Location: The light that shines twi Posts: 93 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up After about 6months of installing the APS 65mm CAI in my 04sti...I develped this crazy creak/squeak whenever I would dirve at ~50mph+ mostly on the concrete block style of highways...I checked everything so I thought...turns out, the nuts attatching the brass bracket to the inner fender had come off...you really can't tell unless you take off your wheel, open the liner and look in...like when you are cleaning the filter...as was the case. To fix this, and to isolate the bracket a bit , I bought some rubber washers fom the hardware store...and it seemed to do the trick...not completely. at high speeds over uneven highway conditions (sudden dips etc) it would still make the noise...the only thing I could think of was that my engine mounts were getting worn...rubber tends to wear prematurely here in Hawaii due to the heat...when I attempted to move the intake pipe (it is a VERY tight fit through the hole), there was a slight movement and I was able to reproduce the sounds slightly...so I recently installed Cusco engine/transmission mounts on my 04 sti...that did the trick...the extra movement of the engine/trans was now eliminated and I no longer have the squeak...thank goodness.

01-17-2008, 10:15 AM	#29
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,797 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up IMO, These instructions are vague and misleading. When you take out the snorkel, you end up with 2 holes in the fender. The one they show in this picture looks like the hole closest to the headlight, which is the wrong hole. I found that out the hard way.

02-05-2008, 07:23 AM	#30
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,188 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up ****Warning: The RU-3130 K&N filter and APS CAI will NOT fit on an 06/07 STI.**** I just went through this last night. Save yourself the trouble. The OD of the K&N filter is TOO big. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.