[da_jokker]

I'm comparing specs on the different reusable panel filters that we have as options. I can not seem to find the dimensions of the JBR or AFE (Pro Dry S) filters. Length and width of course are not as important, it is the height that I'd really like to know.

If anyone has one of these, any chance you could quickly measure it?


For reference.. here is what I have so far...

OEM nn.n% Efficiency, 10.65(l) x 7.08(w) x 1.710(h) ... (PE07-13-3A0A)
AEM 99.0% Efficiency, 10.75(l) x 7.12(w) x 1.625(h) ... (28-20480)
K&N nn.n% Efficiency, 10.75(l) x 7.12(w) x 1.188(h) ... (33-2480)

JBR nn.n% Efficiency, nn.nn(l) x n.nn(w) x n.nnn(h) ... (SKY-PNL-FLT)
AFE 99.2% Efficiency, nn.nn(l) x n.nn(w) x n.nnn(h) ... (31-10251 Pro Dry S)



** UPDATE **

Measured the AFE ..

AFE 99.2% Efficiency, 10.75(l) x 7.25(w) x 1.5(h) ... (31-10251 Pro Dry S)

 

[Brassmonkey]

What is a panel filter?

 

[GerryB]

Air filter element.

Sent from a Samsung that doesn't explode.

 

[comebackqid]

I think all these things are made by the same manufacturer just re-branded and sold as their proprietary IMO but not 100% sure or fact based.

 

[da_jokker]

I think all these things are made by the same manufacturer just re-branded and sold as their proprietary IMO but not 100% sure or fact based.

I believe aem and k&n are sibling companies. JBR is a stand alone but worked with k&n, and afe is on its own

 

[da_jokker]

Well I sent an email to JBR a few days ago asking them what their Efficiency Rating was and if they happened to know what their CFM was. I know they claim 0.1 Micron but I can't compare apples to oranges.

I have yet to hear back. So after alot of comparisons, I think the AFE is going to be the best option.

I actually have a little Flow test method where I was going to buy each of the filters and run them on my rig to see which actually allowed the most air flow, but that would require me to buy all 3 (JBR, Afe, AEM) and then deal with trying to return 2 of them)

 

[da_jokker]

What is a panel filter?

lol... yes it is a re-usable, "performance" air filter that replaces your OEM filter in the stock air box.

 

[Moto-x_Mike]

I actually have a little Flow test method where I was going to buy each of the filters and run them on my rig to see which actually allowed the most air flow, but that would require me to buy all 3 (JBR, Afe, AEM) and then deal with trying to return 2 of them)

You'd only need 2 of them. The AEM & JBR are the same filter. The JBR is just colored black. You could add the K&N, though, which is oiled.

 

[Donny_Garcia]

I have the Afe. It fits great!

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[SCM]

I have the Afe. It fits great!

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Great. OP wanted measurements, can you take those?

 

[da_jokker]

Actually I just bought the AFE... I had sent an email to JBR with some clarification questions and they never got back to me. So I went with the 99.2%.

Fyi... I did some air flow testing between a basically new OEM filter, a dirty OEM filter, and this new AFE filter.

I'm going to repeat all my test and post on a new thread, but basically the dirty filter flowed ~10% less and the AFE flowed 19% more.

 

[Moto-x_Mike]

Since you now have the AFE, why don't you fill in the dimensions on your original post? Instead of just asking for info, give a little back.

 

[da_jokker]

Since you now have the AFE, why don't you fill in the dimensions on your original post? Instead of just asking for info, give a little back.

Doh....good idea. Planning on do a better experiment tomorrow so I'll measure it when I pull it back out.

 

[da_jokker]

All... so my test are in.. you may want to check out...


http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...85146-stock-airbox-flow-test.html#post1901674

 

[Moto-x_Mike]

Doh....good idea. Planning on do a better experiment tomorrow so I'll measure it when I pull it back out.

Since you've had the AFE filter out while dicking around with your flow test, why haven't you posted up the dimensions for the AFE on your 1st post? Complete the full picture! This may help explain your flow results......

 

[da_jokker]

Since you've had the AFE filter out while dicking around with your flow test, why haven't you posted up the dimensions for the AFE on your 1st post? Complete the full picture! This may help explain your flow results......

Thanks for the kick in the ass... but I did update the OP about a week ago. Under "UPDATE"


I will say, now that I've measured one in person, I can see that the "claimed" measurements don't really help. For example, the AFE is longer and wider, but that part is just the rubber frame. It completely makes a difference though because the OEM filter has some play in it and the AFE has none...nice snug and sealed fit.

To truly get the Surface area, I'd have to measure the actual Filtration section and how deep the pleats are.. and then do a bunch of math!