Another pair available $140 shipped http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferrari-parts-collectibles/551537-green-dragon-set-f430-air-filters.html
Same input as most experienced people here. I've used BMC and at the end of the day so as not to risk fouling the MAF sensors I too think OE paper filter is the preferred way to go. You can get the paper filters at Ricambi for $52.00 each. Here you go: https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/430-group/f430-spider/air-intake/191206-air-filter.html Hope that helps. Dan
I agree, BMC. I used BMC on my 360. I have OE paper filters currently & came with the car. I may switch to BMC, or just stay with OE paper filters for absolutely zero issue.
As others have mentioned and also based on my own experience: For the (small) gain you get for going with after market engine air intake filters - its not worth it going with after market filters. If money is no object, I vote BMC filters and instead of cleaning it and oiling it - just throw it away when it gets dirty to avoid any possible contamination of MAF sensors which often leads to hunting idle issues. OE paper filters = zero issues. Dan
Are the OEM filters the only ones that don't suck and whistle? I like to drive with the windows down and the K&Ns are annoying. It takes away from the exhaust noise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thx. I think I will go back to OEM and just change them out every year to keep them fresh. The annoyance isn't worth the extra 0-2hp IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
And, IMO, annual exchange might be overkill if you only drive it a couple thousand miles. Air filters only need changing when they become too dirty. I would think you could drive 10,000 miles before changing. But no harm in more frequently changing.
