Aftermarket Air Filters? What did you choose?

Fowla87

Jan 09, 2023

Hey fellow Bronco enthusiasts! Just wondering how many of you have went with an aftermarket air filter and if so what filter did you go with? I just ordered the Whipple filter for mine. I liked the fact it had the velocity stack on it, for more airflow and surface area. The other filters I have looked at K&N, Afe, BMC did not have the velocity stack with the extra surface area the tops are closed off. The only other filters I saw with the velocity stack was the S&B but they were out of stock. So have you upgraded you air filter or stuck with the paper oem?

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Jan 09, 2023

That's a great choice. We did same. More turbo spool sound, better response time and maybe 3-5 more hp. S&B is the OEM. We've used their gear for 20 years. Go there for oil clean kits. We have the blue oiled version (see pics). Easy DIY install. It also pairs nicely with our sprint booster throttle controller you can buy here on BN in the practical accessories section. Note, we are switching to the white non oiled vtop filter next oil change. Make sure you run a pre-filter sock over the vtop filter if going in dusty terrain.

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Deano Bronc, Fowla87

Jan 09, 2023

Fowla87
Hey fellow Bronco enthusiasts! Just wondering how many of you have went with an aftermarket air filter and if so what filter did you go with? I just ordered the Whipple filter for mine. I liked the fact it had the velocity stack on it, for more airflow and surface area. The other filters I have looked at K&N, Afe, BMC did not have the velocity stack with the extra surface area the tops are closed off. The only other filters I saw with the velocity stack was the S&B but they were out of stock. So have you upgraded you air filter or stuck with the paper oem?

I got a k&n but it did have the Velocity stack. I would have gotten Whipple or Roush but I'm waiting until one of them comes out with a full cold air intake system and tune for the 2.3. It is an upgraded filter that is reusable.

Fowla87

Jan 09, 2023

Fowla87
Hey fellow Bronco enthusiasts! Just wondering how many of you have went with an aftermarket air filter and if so what filter did you go with? I just ordered the Whipple filter for mine. I liked the fact it had the velocity stack on it, for more airflow and surface area. The other filters I have looked at K&N, Afe, BMC did not have the velocity stack with the extra surface area the tops are closed off. The only other filters I saw with the velocity stack was the S&B but they were out of stock. So have you upgraded you air filter or stuck with the paper oem?

I went with a standard replacement K&N having used their products for many years in a variety of vehicles with great results.
I subsequently went with a K&N cold air intake which replaces the stock box and plumbing. The included filter is cone shaped for greater flow. I do get more noise from the turbos and intake but it's not excessive and performance has increased. Mileage is so far the same except when I putting my foot in it.

Jan 09, 2023

KN filter for now, gonna save some pretty pennies for a dry Mishimoto CAI though, gonna do a catalog car. Considering I offroad occasionally, I'll take the pinch less hp for peace of mind

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