Spoon Air Filter

[B16B]

Hi Folks,

I don't plan on modifying my car in any sort of way, but I do like the idea of helping the car breathe a little better by adding in the Spoon air filter. Do you guys think this can cause any sort of warranty issues or concerns?

Thanks

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[chopsuey34]

Hi Folks,

I don't plan on modifying my car in any sort of way, but I do like the idea of helping the car breathe a little better by adding in the Spoon air filter. Do you guys think this can cause any sort of warranty issues or concerns?

Thanks

Drop-in Spoon filter? No warranty concerns. Plus, you can always put the stock one back in if/when you need to go to the dealership.

However, Spoon filters don't filter as well as stock filters so your engine will be sucking in additional 5-20 micron particles that the stock filter would have filtered out. That's generally not good for an engine in the long term. It's up to you if a few extra hp and noise is worth the risk.

Also, save some $ and get the Sprint filter instead. Sprint makes the filters for Spoon and they're double the price for a re-badge.

 

[Nikw91]

The extra turbo/bov sound is worth it! I would bet 99% of people will agree lol

 

[B16B]

Drop-in Spoon filter? No warranty concerns. Plus, you can always put the stock one back in if/when you need to go to the dealership.

However, Spoon filters don't filter as well as stock filters so your engine will be sucking in additional 5-20 micron particles that the stock filter would have filtered out. That's generally not good for an engine in the long term. It's up to you if a few extra hp and noise is worth the risk.

Also, save some $ and get the Sprint filter instead. Sprint makes the filters for Spoon and they're double the price for a re-badge.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[B16B]

The extra turbo/bov sound is worth it! I would bet 99% of people will agree lol

I did watch some YouTube videos. Any other drop in filter recommendation aside from Spoon/Sprint?

 

[Clark_Kent]

Check the below thread. The drop-in filters are largely the same. If you really want the Spoon Air Cleaner, buy it from Blackhawk Japan, it will be much cheaper than Spoon Sports USA/Go Tuning.

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/drop-in-k-n-filter-available-for-fl5.51414/

 

[Nikw91]

I did watch some YouTube videos. Any other drop in filter recommendation aside from Spoon/Sprint?

PRL just announced on their instagram that they are going to have a sale starting tomorrow. So that’s an option as well for a filter.

 

[cryptolime]

I did watch some YouTube videos. Any other drop in filter recommendation aside from Spoon/Sprint?

The Green filter are the same thing and much cheaper. Spoon is way overpriced.

https://greenfilter.com/store/filter/7484

 

[blueroadster]

Drop-in Spoon filter? No warranty concerns. Plus, you can always put the stock one back in if/when you need to go to the dealership.

However, Spoon filters don't filter as well as stock filters so your engine will be sucking in additional 5-20 micron particles that the stock filter would have filtered out. That's generally not good for an engine in the long term. It's up to you if a few extra hp and noise is worth the risk.

Also, save some $ and get the Sprint filter instead. Sprint makes the filters for Spoon and they're double the price for a re-badge.

Not worth swapping to a different filter IMHO. Engineers that designed the car know their stuff. It is hard to compete with the filtration, flow, and surface area offered by the OEM filter. Another words, save a few bucks and just change the OEM filter more often.

On many platforms, aftermarket intake kits tout increased aesthetics/performance/flow but have other tradeoffs to consider when looking at the filtration media used. Pretty much every aftermarket intake uses a different filter that provides less filtration, increased flow, and a reduction in surface area. That change in filtration media also requires more maintenance as compared to the OEM filter. Aftermarket oiled filters are better at filtration than their dry counterparts but the tradeoff is that they also require more regular cleaning as they clog faster.

Filter media aside, intake housing design is important but that is dependent upon your overall expectations and goals. There are several really good aftermarket intake kits that provide a modified and sealed housing to allow for cool air intake to the filter itself (e.g. improved front intake scoop and top snorkel to the fender). That is something to consider if you intend down the road to upgrade the stock turbo assembly.

For most, the stock intake configuration works and is efficient. When you start modifying the car, one needs to take into consideration many other things. For example, before swapping out the turbo assembly, many other areas need to be beefed up beforehand.

 

[B16B]

Not worth swapping to a different filter IMHO. Engineers that designed the car know their stuff. It is hard to compete with the filtration, flow, and surface area offered by the OEM filter. Another words, save a few bucks and just change the OEM filter more often.

On many platforms, aftermarket intake kits tout increased aesthetics/performance/flow but have other tradeoffs to consider when looking at the filtration media used. Pretty much every aftermarket intake uses a different filter that provides less filtration, increased flow, and a reduction in surface area. That change in filtration media also requires more maintenance as compared to the OEM filter. Aftermarket oiled filters are better at filtration than their dry counterparts but the tradeoff is that they also require more regular cleaning as they clog faster.

Filter media aside, intake housing design is important but that is dependent upon your overall expectations and goals. There are several really good aftermarket intake kits that provide a modified and sealed housing to allow for cool air intake to the filter itself (e.g. improved front intake scoop and top snorkel to the fender). That is something to consider if you intend down the road to upgrade the stock turbo assembly.

For most, the stock intake configuration works and is efficient. When you start modifying the car, one needs to take into consideration many other things. For example, before swapping out the turbo assembly, many other areas need to be beefed up beforehand.

You nailed some great points.

 

[B16B]

A lot of M5 owners use this brand filter. They claim up to 7 microns versus OEM 10 microns. The only thing is the filter is oiled.
https://www.dream-automotive.com/products/bmc-panel-filter-honda-civic-type-r-fl5-2-0t-k20c1-2023

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