air filter setup question

[jared86]

i am relatively new to 1/5 scale rc. i hav noticed that its pretty well unanimous that no one likes the rampage air filter setup. i see every1 using the 5b filter or one of those cone filters. my question is why does no one like the stock filter setup and what is the benefits of using either the 5b filter or a cone filter?

 

[Guest]

It all depends on how much you drive in the dirt. All the guys that race or do hardcore bashing would prefer the Baja filters. The cone are ok but can get caked with a layer of dirt. The cone style leak a little as well, which means dirt can get in. The stock filter also can leak and has a small surface area.

 

[rcspeedmart]

1+ rc dad after running on the track with the stock filter after half a tank the stock filter is already caked with dirt not good for the engine.

 

[XDEEDUBBX]

if i were to run the hpi baja filter what exactly would I need to make this work on my mt?

 

[jared86]

so does either filter add any power or is it just the breathability benefit of the 5b filter or cone style?

 

[rcspeedmart]

Does not add any power just makes it where you can get good clean air to your engine.

 

[XDEEDUBBX]

and looks 10 times cooler!

 

[ImminentFailure]

and works much better with the outwears, which you'll want.

 

[RampageHopUps]

Don't use th cone filters for off-road use.

 

[DemonRC1]

Don't use th cone filters for off-road use.

+1 on that. You will ruin your engine evantually.

 

[XDEEDUBBX]

how about if you used a pre filter on the cones when in dirt?

 

[Deluge1]

You'd have to service it a lot more often.