Before I install a new BMC filter next week is it a good idea to remove as much oil as possible, or am I needlessly worrying about possible MAF problems? 2005 GT3

 

sandwich the filter between sheets of newspaper with even pressure overnite. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it. Just don't re-oil your own filter when it's time to be cleaned. Easy to over oil. Cheaper to buy a new one in the long run, imo.

 

Rockitman,
Just visited your gallery. You do professional quality work. Good job, great pics.

 

I heard some CEL issues with BMC...is this true?? What are the real gains over the stock one?

 

Dr. K,
Rockitman knows his stuff and has been extremely helpfull with the tips and DIY's. I installed a K&N w/o any MAF issues.

996Turbo: Can't say if it helps however, did a dyno with and w/o a filter and found that my car made @3 less HP w/o filter installed.

 

Just got back from having my indi shop install the BMC and an oil change. Seat of the pants dyno tells me the car is a little stronger. I'm satisfied!

 

Does'nt BMC make an oil less filter for out cars.

 

Luis
I inspected the filter b/4 installation and could not detect any oil. The filter was dry to the touch. The tech doubted there would be any CEL problems, and he has installed quite a few with no returns.

 

I've had the BMC filter for about a year with no CEL issues. Gains vary from car to car, but are really too small to be measured accurately. It just "feels" like the right thing to do, but really doesn't do much.

 

gains cant even be measured on a dyno with a drop in filter. slight increase in power (if any) IMO is offset by the less filtering the thing does. change oil much more frequently if using this or similar filters. At least if you plan on a long term ownership.