Airaid

[Brickell gt500]

Can you use a airaid filter to replace a jlt big air filter? I like the blue color of the airaid. I noticed the airaid doesn't have a screen like the stock and the jlt has. Is this a issue or not?

Thanks

 

[2011 gtcs]

If you have a JLT 123mm or 127MM intake you can't use a Airaid filter you have to buy a S&B filter. and the screen calms the air before it hits the MAF.

 

[Norton]

If you have a JLT 123mm or 127MM intake you can't use a Airaid filter you have to buy a S&B filter. and the screen calms the air before it hits the MAF.

Are you saying Airaid doesn't make a (5" x 9") filter that will fit, or that a screen is required?

 

[Snoopy49]

I think the screen is there to break up the turbulence caused by the air from ram air tube striking the base of the air cleaner at a right angle. Some people have even built small deflector shields to keep the air from directly impacting the filter. I don't think Ford would have gone to the extra expense of adding the screen if they didn't think it was necessary.

 

[Ray Lucca]

JLT now has a Blue Oiled Filter available..

 

[2011 gtcs]

Are you saying Airaid doesn't make a (5" x 9") filter that will fit, or that a screen is required?

It has been awhile since I have looked at anything from Airaid but last I checked they didn't make a filter big enough for the 123 or 127MM intakes, I could be wrong, and the screen isn't a necessity but it helps a lot with driveability. I use a blue S&B filter on my 127MM intake, it's a dry filter also. There 50 bucks.

 

[Brickell gt500]

Thanks for the info. I am cleaning my jlt right now and wanted to see if I could use stock /airaid filter while the jlt (123mm) dried. Strangest thing is the stock filter opening is far too large for the jlt. Really unexpected. Waiting for the filter to dry now. Thanks again.

 

[Norton]

It has been awhile since I have looked at anything from Airaid but last I checked they didn't make a filter big enough for the 123 or 127MM intakes, I could be wrong, and the screen isn't a necessity but it helps a lot with driveability. I use a blue S&B filter on my 127MM intake, it's a dry filter also. There 50 bucks.

Got it. Thanks.

To be clear, I don't have any experience with JLT's 123mm or 127mm intakes. If I read the online product guide correctly, however, they take a 5"x9" filter and I THINK Airaid makes something in that size.

Strangest thing is the stock filter opening is far too large for the jlt. Really unexpected.

Interesting. That's definitely not what I expected either. Good for those upgrading their intakes to know, though.