I've always run AEM/Injen/K&N filters on past applications for the turbo inlet, but I've seen more and more builds where simple mesh screens are being used. Would the flow be that much better using a screen while staying safe? Or should I just use a filter like I always have?

 

If you actually care about the health of your turbo and your engine, you'll use a filter.

Actually the only times I've seen screens is on
1) full on race cars
2) to show off

I ran a screen on my 3076R. it was for pictures/photoshoots only

 

I wonder if the screen just over the end of the round pipe flows any better than a large pleated filter. Intuition tells me no and I'm way too lazy to do the math.

 

This right here.

 

I saw a mustang drag car lose 70rwhp on the dyno due to a shitty wire mesh screen on the charger.

 

I'm sure creating a whole bunch of turbulence right before the compressor wheel does a LOT of good for a turbo...

 

Honestly, I'd be wary of placing anything over the compressor intake without knowing that it had electrolytes.

 

xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye | NF Performance | 2002 WRX | 6266 | 2.5L | 6MT - Page 49 - NASIOC

it is fail
and it is aids

 

Filter it is then. Thanks folks!

 

LoL, this is my good friend Ben. He runs that for photos. He doesn't DD the car like that.


You should always run a filter.

 

Why is everyone jocking my exhaust setup lately?

 

because when you're goth and dress all black still you're being a conformist.

 

I'm running a Amsoil dry filter, a huge one, on my miata. The published pressure drops for it show that a 500hp NA engine will loose 4hp due to the pressure drop vs no air filter at all. FWIW.

 

This has been bothering me all day...

Who jocked your exhaust system in this thread?

 

Since my buddy Ben's car was commented on in this thread... here is a video we just posted on FB.