Don't plan on getting a cai system , just want a better drop in filter. Any difference between the stock and aftermarket ones?

 

I've been a fan of K&N drop in filters for a while now and have found increased mpg with them. Also haven't had any negative impacts to electronic sensors. I've not done anything with the 5.0 yet, but have read here of benefits from an increased flow paper filter.

 

I have an AEM dry flow drop in, honestly ide say there is no real advantage other than after 7 years I would have spent more money on paper filters then the AEM cost. I originally bought it for my 15 and kept it when I traded that truck in. If I didn't already own it my 18 would have been on oem paper filters it's whole life. Just my opinion.

 

Due to the electronic engine control a free flow filter does little but let more dust into the intake. Even with a tune there still is very little gain in power. KM

 

Letting more dirt get past the filter into the engine in pursuit of an extra 5-10 hp (if that) doesn't seem like a good trade.

 

more like 1-1.5 if you're lucky.

I had a drop in filter, went back to paper.

 

Got rid of my AEM Dryflow filter and decided to use WIX instead.

 

Stay with OEM air filter. Nothing to be gained by aftermarket.

 

Project Farm video on air filters.

 

Exactly the same for me.