1.5T Thoughts on the aFe Pro Dry S air filter

gtman · Sep 21, 2017

In the past I've either had an aftermarket intake or a performance drop-in filter on my cars. My last car had an AEM Dryflow filter and I loved it. Unfortunately, AEM doesn't make one for our car. So instead I bought an aFe Pro Dry S. It's basically the same thing. Breathes better than stock filter, filters just about as well, is reusable and cleans up with soap and water. You can even just vacuum it out.

So, I bought the filter mostly as a maintenance item but I've seen two improvements with it installed. There is definitely a small bump in throttle response and I'm getting a 1-2 mpg more versus the stock filter (ymmv).

All in all, a well built product that is worth the steep price ($56).

GARz · Sep 22, 2017

Can you link us where you purchased it from?

Pistol_pete_m9 · Sep 22, 2017

I got mine off Amazon since prime will get it to your door fast.

Part number is 31-10267

https://www.amazon.com/aFe-Power-31...FMVZNA7PFW&pd_rd_w=CHtPB&pd_rd_wg=UkbdC&psc=1

gtman · Sep 22, 2017

I got it from Parts Geek for $56 and free shipping. Got it in 3 days.

https://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?i=1&ssq=31-10267&x=20&y=15

gtman · Apr 11, 2019

Performs about the same. But, I think it is actually a bit better constructed than the AEM.

sgtmorph · Apr 11, 2019

gtman said:
Performs about the same. But, I think it is actually a bit better constructed than the AEM.

Any sound difference with the afe drop in?

gtman · Apr 11, 2019

Very slight. If you want sound, an SRI is the way to go.

saiko21 · Apr 12, 2019

looking at the filter I believe stock is better in filtering as there are more pleats leading to more surface area for filtering efficiency

gtman · Apr 12, 2019

Stock is always better for filtering. But these filters come close. The better breathe-abilty gives better throttle response and I've seen a small mpg boost. I've used performance filters for 20 years with no issues.

sgtmorph · Apr 12, 2019

gtman said:
Very slight. If you want sound, an SRI is the way to go.

Yeah that's what I read

I cant afford the $299 for the PRL SRI at the moment.
Was hoping maybe a drop in would gimme a lil turbee sounds for the time being hahah

ThorSellsCars · Apr 12, 2019

gtman said:
In the past I've either had an aftermarket intake or a performance drop-in filter on my cars. My last car had an AEM Dryflow filter and I loved it. Unfortunately, AEM doesn't make one for our car. So instead I bought an aFe Pro Dry S. It's basically the same thing. Breathes better than stock filter, filters just about as well, is reusable and cleans up with soap and water. You can even just vacuum it out.

So, I bought the filter mostly as a maintenance item but I've seen two improvements with it installed. There is definitely a small bump in throttle response and I'm getting a 1-2 mpg more versus the stock filter (ymmv).

All in all, a well built product that is worth the steep price ($56).

Ive always used aFe they make a really good quality product, I have their full bolt ons on my 2019 Cosmic Blue EX 1.5T and it sounds and runs amazing.

Enzym · Sunday at 3:19 PM

Do you still recommend after 6½ years? Is it still good for a few years?

Unfortunately it's not at all the same price in Canada lol

gtman · Sunday at 3:27 PM

Yes. I still use one. Excellent product. As far as price, look at the time stamp on my post. Prices are a lot different now.

Enzym · Sunday at 3:59 PM

Thank you, I will buy a Mishimoto silicone intake hose also at the same time, free shipping!

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