BPP Powerflow filter - photos & info - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

**jwight** · 10-06-2008, 10:39 AM

UPS dropped it off this morning, installed it a few minutes ago:
Don't have a P/N for this item:

There's the K&N used up until today

Look at the BPP ready to swap with the K&N

Some trash in the airbox below the filter

Three filters compared - stock, BPP and K&N

Look at the relative depth of the K&N and BPP filters - BPP on the right

IMHO, the BPP filter matches the stock filter in dimensions, filter element alignment and in sidewall stiffness. Also appears to have more filter area than the K&N filter.

Off for a test drive now.

PS - Ernie didn't include a BPP decal so guess the K&N decal will have to stay on the car.

dichrodave · 10-06-2008, 10:44 AM

What is the part number for that custom engine cover support?

**jwight** · 10-06-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dichrodave

What is the part number for that custom engine cover support?

Said I didn't have one, although if there's enough demand I may become a vendor and start selling them.

Dunerunner · 10-06-2008, 12:08 PM

I found it, 1-W00D-en-Stic-K?

**jwight** · 10-06-2008, 12:33 PM

All subjective, seat-of-the-pants, etc. but the filter works. Seems to let the car rev more freely and it will really jump off the line from a standing start now. Also seems to have a little more oomph as it goes through the gears. Managed to hold off a couple of guys in a Cavalier although there certainly wasn't any street racing taking place as that is illegal.

BreathlessPerformance · 10-06-2008, 12:36 PM

Glad you like the quality of our filter.

Ernie

Smartfor2guy · 10-06-2008, 02:37 PM

I have those prop rods instock for 29.95 plus shipping to your zip, let me know

**jwight** · 10-06-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smartfor2guy

I have those prop rods instock for 29.95 plus shipping to your zip, let me know

Are you kidding? As soon as we get the carbon fiber version tooled up we'll be asking $99.95 for those prop rods!

mvaldes · 10-06-2008, 04:41 PM

Carbon fiber? Heck, go with solid 14K gold. Then we'll really be invested in our cars.

EdwardDennis · 10-06-2008, 08:59 PM

I received mine today and it doesn't properly fit the airbox. The BP filter I received is taller than the stock filter, so once seated in the airbox the lid can't be properly aligned and closed--it's simply too tall. I've taken several digital pics and sent them to Ernie for his review. Here's two:

Smart Filter 010 - BP air filter for 451 Smart Car of America Gallery

Smart Filter 005 - BP air filter for 451 Smart Car of America Gallery