K & N worth the effort?

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Apr 29, 2009 | 09:49 AM

#26

JPizzle

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I have heard a sound difference in the BPV & in the turbo spooling up. I think it was worth the $51.88 that I spent on it. Now, if it's better for performance, I can't say I felt anything, but who knows!

Apr 29, 2009 | 03:12 PM

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Terminator2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by G85 SS

I'm confused. fpdelara and jpizzle both have just the drop in and they say they notice the difference. Probably nothing performance wise, but you might be able to hear the turbo a little better. That's about it. Install is 5 minutes of work for the drop in.

I noticed zero difference in sound no increase or decrease in boost even when I first installed it. No HP gain on the dyno either. Not worth the $50 IMHO. Spend your money on something else.

Apr 29, 2009 | 08:15 PM

#28

09SS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by metroplex

That's not really valid for low volume specialty vehicles such as the GT500 or even the Cobalt SS Turbocharged.

Doesn't the SS use close to the same style filter as a base model?

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Originally Posted by Terminator2

I noticed zero difference in sound no increase or decrease in boost even when I first installed it. No HP gain on the dyno either. Not worth the $50 IMHO. Spend your money on something else.

Mine got a little bit louder but not crazy. I only get the K&N's because I usually get them for around $30.