[Egz]

Is there any advantage to using a tapered filter as opposed to a straight filter?

Straight:

Tapered:

I ask, because most products use a tapered filter, when it would seem straight would be better...

 

[FSWerksVP]

In most cases, you'd want to use the biggest filter (within reason) that you can fit. FocusSport agrees with this philosophy. The Cool-Flo for the Zetec, for example, doesn't have much room for a huge filter, so we use the tapered cone for proper clearance.

 

[Egz]

Cool, thanks for the answer to re-confirm my guess. Found a really nice site that sells K&Ns for a nice price. Went with them since it was easiest sizing a filter for my needs.

 

[FSWerksVP]

I hope you got one that flows in from the front and not just the sides.

 

[Egz]

Yea, looked at that, but my application would put that open end really close to a wall.

 

[FSWerksVP]

Nothing wrong with that, unless it's a wall of fire.

Seriously, it's the same logic as using the largest filter you can fit, more surface area. No point in using a filter that can't breathe from the face. I don't know why K&N still sells such a piece.