S&B OE Replacement Air Filters

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Features:

• Your S&B Air Filter is backed by an incredible 1,000,000-mile warranty
• Made right here in the USA; 50-state smog legal
• Enhanced airflow from an S&B Air Filter can also improve your fuel economy 1-2 mpg
• S&B Air Filters directly replace your stock filter in seconds—if you can check your oil, installing your filter will be snap
• All S&B filters are subjected to the strict ISO-5011 test before going to market to ensure maximum quality and performance
• Top-quality molded urethane binds the cloth layers and forms the seal with your air box without excess bleed that causes reduced flow
• The pleats on S&B Filters are specifically oriented to maximize filter strength and longevity
• S&B Air Filters are lifetime reusable-just clean the filter every 40,000-50,000 miles with S&B's cleaning kit (not included)
• Unlike the competition, S&B air filters are made thicker to fill out your air box fully, packing more material into each filter
• High-displacement engines and diesels get 8 layers of filter material for optimum power and protection
• S&B Air Filters stop more dirt than other performance filters, thanks to 4 layers of cotton-gauze media and deeper pleats
• Custom-made for your specific year, make and model and tested for optimum airflow
• S&B Air Filters immediately provide extra horsepower and throttle response

The traditional names in performance air filters better have eyes in the back of their head. S&B Air Filters have the big boys in their cross hairs, taking aim with some of the finest performance replacement filters in the business. Thoroughbred Diesel is a authorized dealer of S&B products. We offer a complete line of S&B diesel and gas cold air intakes. We can get any S&B product made. If you do not see the S&B product you are looking for stop clicking and call us toll free at 866-737-4966. We have S&B in stock and ready to ship!

To achieve more airflow they use deeper and more pleats per filter. S&B Filters are manufactured using eight layers of the highest quality cotton gauze. All of this adds up to more surface area per filter, which means more airflow to the intake of the engine and excellent protection. S&B Filters has developed a manufacturing process that yields filters with almost no bleed creating a greater open surface area that maximizes airflow to the engine. Their experience results in air filters that simply perform at a higher level!

S&B Air Filters are a washable/reusable air filter like the K&N filter. The difference is in the pleat design. S&B uses bigger, wider, and deeper pleats then the other filter companies out there. This resulting in increased horsepower and better gas mileage.

Diesel engines consume air at a much higher rate than most gas vehicles. The speed of air flow is referred to in cubic feet per minute (CFM). The higher the CFM, the more difficult it is to stop the contaminants from reaching the vehicles engine. S&B designed a filter specifically targeting the diesel marketplace using 8-layers of cotton, a proprietary oil formula and 30 years of experience making filters. The result is a Performance Air Filter that greatly improves the air flow while still protecting your engine. S&B's minimum requirement for efficiency on diesel filters is 99.1%.

As an example, S&B's Performance Filter for the Chevrolet Duramax Diesel 6.6L LB7 & LLY improved the air flow over the stock paper filter by 27.6% while stopping 99.44% of the dirt. S&B filters provide the performance and protection diesel consumers demand.

Cleanable vs Dry Air Filters

Replacement filters for your S&B Intake are available with cotton (Cleanable) or dry (Extendable) filter media.
Both offer similar performance characteristics, so the decision comes down to how you want to maintain your filter.

Cotton Cleanable

• 8 layer cotton filter media with red oil.
• Can be cleaned and re-oiled.
• Easy to maintain using our Precision II Cleaning Kit.

Dry Extendable

• Performance is comparable to cotton (Cleanable) filters.
• Extend the life of the filter by blowing it out with compressed air.
• Ideal for dry, dusty driving conditions.

FAQ'S

Q: Cleanable (cotton) Filter vs Dry Filter, What's the Difference?

A: Both filters offer similar performance characteristics, so the decision comes down to would you prefer to throw away the filter or clean it. That being said, below are some other aspects you may want to consider as well.

Vehicle Warranty
If your vehicle is under warranty, using a dry filter will keep the dealer from accusing you of not cleaning your filter properly. Regardless of which filter style you choose, S&B will step in to assist you in the unlikely event you have an issue with a dealer. 

"S&B commits that our customers will not be charged for a repair due to the manufacturer denying their warranty claim because of the presence of an S&B intake kit or OE replacement filter. We warrant that using an S&B intake kit or OE filter will not result in the denial of your vehicle’s warranty." 

Dusty Environment
If you operate your vehicle in conditions with lots of dry dust, we have found that customers like using a dry filter since it can be blown out with compressed air to extend the life of the filter.

Using compressed air, blow off the outside of the dry filter keeping the air nozzle moving and no closer than 6 inches to the media. This can be done while the filter is still in the vehicle. If you would like to blow it out further, remove the filter and blow it out from the inside out being careful not to concentrate the compressed air in one location in the media. While the life of our dry filters can be extended by using compressed air, ultimately, the filter must be discarded.

Our cotton/cleanable filters will protect your engine in dusty conditions as well, but they can't be blown out with compressed air as this would separate the media.

Filter Wrap
Regardless of which style of filter you utilize, we recommend that you use a filter wrap as this will keep the bugs and other big stuff out of the filter media which will extend the life of your filter and make it easier to service. 

Q: Does an S&B cotton filter come pre-oiled?

A: Yes. S&B utilizes robotics to precisely apply the correct amount of oil to your filter before it ships.

Q: Are S&B Dry Filters cleanable?

A: No; however, you can extend the life of an S&B dry filter by blowing it out with compressed air. We recommend using a filter wrap to keep the bugs and big stuff off the filter media. This will make it easier to blow out and will extend the life of your filter. 

How do I blow out the dry filter? 

Using compressed air, blow off the outside of the filter keeping the air nozzle moving and no closer than 6 inches to the media. This can be done while the filter is still in the vehicle. If you would like to blow it out further, remove the filter and blow it out from the inside out being careful not to concentrate the compressed air in one location in the media. 

Can I blow out a S&B Cotton (oiled/cleanable) Filter? 

Absolutely not. If you used compressed air on our cotton filters, this will separate the media and permanently damage the filter voiding all S&B warranties. 

Q: How much oil should I apply to my filter?

A: The amount of oil applied to your filter is critical, so be sure to utilize the S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit to properly service your filter. We use robotics to accurately apply the oil in our factory. You can use our Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit to accurately apply the oil in the field.

Why does the quantity of oil matter?

The oil is the primary filtering agent on a cotton filter. Too little oil and your filter will not filter properly. Applying too much oil will hurt the airflow (add restriction) and could damage sensors.   

How do I determine how much oil to use?

To determine the proper amount of oil to apply, search by the part number of your intake or search by vehicle, then click on the filter you need to oil and the correct amount will be listed under the Product Details tab.

Q: Can I use K&N Cleaner and Oil to service an S&B filter.

A: No for three (3) reasons.

1. Our cleaning solution and oil has been designed specifically for our filters.
2. More importantly, the S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit allows you to properly apply the correct amount of oil which is critical since the oil is the primary filtering agent. Applying the incorrect amount of oil will adversely affect the performance of your filter with respect to airflow (restriction), efficiency and capacity. 
3. S&B's Million Mile Warranty only covers filters properly maintained using S&B oil only.