Ractive filter cures CELs

[TheWastedYears]

I got that Ractive filter in the mail today that ZFactor sent me. So just for shits and giggles, I flashed back to stock and went for a drive w/ both the K&N and the Ractive.

The K&N definitely flows more air. Way more air. LTFTs were hanging out in the +10 - +15 range. MAF frequency was within normal range, but it was a bit jerky.

The Ractive flows almost identical to stock. LTFTs were in the 0 - +3 range. The car was noticably smoother at tip in and partial throttle. MAF frequency was smoother as well. It still whines like a raped cat, but you can also hear the deep tones of the intake. Much better sounding, IMO.

To sum up: Not the best for performance, but if you want the whine w/o having to retune... good stuff.

Zfactor = The Man

[handyjoe]

Originally Posted by TheWastedYears

To sum up: Not the best for performance, but if you want the whine w/o having to retune... good stuff.

Zfactor = The Man

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

Actually, I've just wanted the sound without all the issues that CAIs have been giving people.

[zfactor]

thank you.....

[handyjoe]

Originally Posted by zfactor

thank you.....

So where do we get this ractive filter, mr. zfactor?

Oh, and to clarify, this is a drop in, and not a CAI replacement filter, right?

[TheWastedYears]

It's not a drop in. You take the K&N filter off the Typhoon piping, and replace it w/ the Ractive.

This won't cure the pipe separation issue, but it'll stop water ingestion and codes.

Last I heard, ZFactor was going to try to buy a case of them if there was enough interest. The filter itself is out of production.