I’ve searched but can’t find a definite answer to this question. Will the 2IS F Sport filter, This part http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2012/2155.html, fit into the 3IS air box? Has anyone done this?

 

K&N has filter #33-2452 for our air boxes.

 

Thanks, but I'm asking about the F Sport filter.

K&N is good but I just don't like the whole oil thing.

 

No it will not fit.
The shape is totally different.
The only non-oil filter I can find is Blitz filter 59546

 

well, not completely true... The F sport filter that comes with the intake is meant for the 2is and it does fit, but I had to take the box out and very carefully put into place. there was a little shaving involved as well... I used a razor blade to cut a little extra of the rubber away.

 

So it'll fit with some modifications...

@NVMarkus - can you take a picture of what you meant?

Not sure if this is even relevant anymore now that's the 3IS F Sport intake is out.

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...649713&alt=web

 

It will fit, though it's not a perfect fit. It's a touch thick for the 3IS box. I tried it and took a lot of effort to get it closed.

I could see how some light trimming would make it work - the shape is the same.

 

Exactly...
I will take some pictures later this weekend....

 

Installed the 2IS F Sport filter yesterday. Like NVMarkus and CJW have mentioned it is thick for the 3IS box. Nothing a little trimming can't fix. Pics below.





Size compare. 3IS stock filter vs 2IS F Sport filter

 

Good to know. Is there a difference in sound?

 

Good question.

Going from stock 3IS intake pipe (with sound generator) to 2IS F Sport intake pipe with stock filter - the car got quieter, almost silent.

Adding the 2IS F Sport filter with the 2IS F Sport intake pipe adds some intake sound when accelerating - subtle but nice.

 

Good to "hear"

I must be the only person that likes the sound of the F Sport or Joe Z better than the stock with the sound generator. It now sounds real instead of like an add on noise maker.

 

wait so does the 2IS Fsport intake box and tube fit the 3IS???

 

i am not sure about the box but i have the tube and it fits perfectly in my 3IS