New Toy From Protephile

zerocover · 10-19-2009, 10:28 PM

I just received a new toy in the mail from Protephile.

What could it be ....

Something good

Something with a velocity stack

I've been looking for a new airfilter that makes good power and has very good filtration. I stumbled upon a few reviews from Australian websites that show the Simota Power Stack is a fantastic filter for the money, and readily available from our local Simota supplier (protephile).

So I'm getting ready to do a few of my own tests on the old protege.

This is just a teaser.

Before the end of the week I should have some dyno numbers and 1/4 mile times. Mind you Ill be comparing this filter to another pod filter that I'm using. So ANY gains are fantastic, esp if the filtration capacity is as good as I've read.

xJAZx · 10-19-2009, 10:32 PM

really interested to see what happens with this

nomad77 · 10-19-2009, 11:04 PM

...i have been a simota user for a few years (including the one you have) as it is pretty inexpensive. unfortunately, it's filtration properties is not that good. the throttle body needs frequent cleaning. i decided to go with K&N cone type or HKS mushroom type (1 K&N/HKS = 4 simotas in my part of the world)

you may have a better experience, though. this is only my personal experience.

Protephile · 10-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Here's the original link zero supplied to me. Actually the HKS mushroom did pretty poorly
in the filtration department.
K&N makes a good filter though, no question. The Simota is right up there in performance comparatively, especially at roughly half the cost.

By the way, these are not 'readily' available through me yet. We're just having a little fun with a test of our own.

http://www.australianauto.com.au/HTM...hoot%20Out.pdf

nomad77 · 10-20-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the link!!! Results of that test made me rethink my concept of bang-for-the-buck filters.

...and I wonder where to get the 3A Racing filters to test it, myself.

niky · 10-23-2009, 04:50 AM

And mine... I've had a few old Simotas and the filtration was absolutely horrid. And dyno results for Simotas, even newer ones, aren't really that impressive.

Not surprised about the sponge filters... those are all absolute crap, no matter how expensive and popular they are. A sponge can never filter as well as a pleated fabric or paper filter.

One thing you have to take into account... this test can't tell you what will make the most power on your car... some very free flowing filters mess up MAF readings and can make less power due to that.

10-19-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
zerocover Registered User 00' Protege, lx Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 449	New Toy From Protephile I just received a new toy in the mail from Protephile. What could it be .... Something good Something with a velocity stack I've been looking for a new airfilter that makes good power and has very good filtration. I stumbled upon a few reviews from Australian websites that show the Simota Power Stack is a fantastic filter for the money, and readily available from our local Simota supplier (protephile). So I'm getting ready to do a few of my own tests on the old protege. This is just a teaser. Before the end of the week I should have some dyno numbers and 1/4 mile times. Mind you Ill be comparing this filter to another pod filter that I'm using. So ANY gains are fantastic, esp if the filtration capacity is as good as I've read.

10-20-2009, 11:20 AM	#4
Protephile Propulsionally Challenged Authorized Vendor 2003 Protege ES Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 3,160	Here's the original link zero supplied to me. Actually the HKS mushroom did pretty poorly in the filtration department. K&N makes a good filter though, no question. The Simota is right up there in performance comparatively, especially at roughly half the cost. By the way, these are not 'readily' available through me yet. We're just having a little fun with a test of our own. http://www.australianauto.com.au/HTM...hoot%20Out.pdf __________________ Simota. Thunder. Teenda HIDs. GT Spec. Hawk. EBC. Koni. ACT. B&G. Eibach. Tokico. BC. Defi. Red Line Oils. Ground Control. Racing Beat. Weapon R. Hotchkis. Turbo XS. Disc Italia. SPEC Clutch. Beatrush. Walbro. KYB. Power Disc. X-Brakes. Tein. Enkei. Power Slot. CP Pistons. AGP. Fidanza. Mishimoto. HKS. aFe. Borla. AEM. Sprint. Intrax. GReddy. Great Deals & Customer Service. If the part is not in stock, we'll tell you how long it will be before we take your money.

10-23-2009, 04:50 AM	#6
niky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 677	And mine... I've had a few old Simotas and the filtration was absolutely horrid. And dyno results for Simotas, even newer ones, aren't really that impressive. Not surprised about the sponge filters... those are all absolute crap, no matter how expensive and popular they are. A sponge can never filter as well as a pleated fabric or paper filter. One thing you have to take into account... this test can't tell you what will make the most power on your car... some very free flowing filters mess up MAF readings and can make less power due to that. __________________

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10-19-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
xJAZx Registered User 1999 Mazda Protege ES Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 2,356	really interested to see what happens with this

10-19-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
nomad77 MazdaTech Phils BP-ZE 1.8 1996 Protege BPZE 1.8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas \| Manila Posts: 14	...i have been a simota user for a few years (including the one you have) as it is pretty inexpensive. unfortunately, it's filtration properties is not that good. the throttle body needs frequent cleaning. i decided to go with K&N cone type or HKS mushroom type (1 K&N/HKS = 4 simotas in my part of the world) you may have a better experience, though. this is only my personal experience.

10-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#5
nomad77 MazdaTech Phils BP-ZE 1.8 1996 Protege BPZE 1.8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas \| Manila Posts: 14	Thanks for the link!!! Results of that test made me rethink my concept of bang-for-the-buck filters. ...and I wonder where to get the 3A Racing filters to test it, myself.