K&N drop in
11-18-2008, 07:41 PM
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sauceamomo is right. k+n recommends a 50000 mile wash and re-oil, assuming normal use. also specifically says not to do it too often. the dirt gets trapped in the oil, and then helps to block more dirt from going through.
if its a fine dust by you, though, i think i'd stick with the stock. k+ns flow better, but you can see the gaps in the filter. for the negligble difference i've seen in my sc w/ a drop in, i don't think it'd be worth getting more crap in the engine.
if its a fine dust by you, though, i think i'd stick with the stock. k+ns flow better, but you can see the gaps in the filter. for the negligble difference i've seen in my sc w/ a drop in, i don't think it'd be worth getting more crap in the engine.
11-18-2008, 07:43 PM
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I try to be **** about that stuff. The salt out here during the winter gets everywhere and gunks up everything. Its nasty. My SS/SC had dirt and salt all over it when I took it out and cleaned it. That salt really gets everywhere.
11-18-2008, 11:57 PM
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The dirtier your air filter is = less air flow.
K&N's do not filter as well as most paper elements which means less filtration=more flow. People have done test where they put a dab of clear grease before the intake manifold and drive XXXX miles and drive the same miles with the other filter. You can guess which dab is dirtier.
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11-19-2008, 12:33 AM
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Please be careful when you re oil your K&N, many people put too much oil on there filter, thus contaminating the MAF sensor. You shouldn't have to reoil your filter very often. It depend where the air filter is located, driving conditions etc. If the filter is in the stock location, I would say minimum 30,000 miles more like 50,000.
The dirtier your air filter the less air flow it will allow.
K&N's do not filter as well as most paper elements with means less filtration=more flow. People have done test where they put a dab of clear grease before the intake manifold and drive XXXX miles and drive the same miles with the other filter. You can guess which dab is dirtier.
The dirtier your air filter the less air flow it will allow.
K&N's do not filter as well as most paper elements with means less filtration=more flow. People have done test where they put a dab of clear grease before the intake manifold and drive XXXX miles and drive the same miles with the other filter. You can guess which dab is dirtier.
11-19-2008, 12:56 AM
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I didn't say that. If I did someoe would say, my 1996 XXXX has 300,000 miles on it and it has a K&N since day one.
Think of it this way...
When your sanding drywall/wood/paint... Do you wear a mask that seals to your face well and filters or do you use mask that has a couple holes in and doesn't form to your face?
Could you live a long life without wearing a mask? sure
Would you live longer if you wore a mask? maybe
Check out this link for filtration and flow comparisons
http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm
Whats in my car?
I usually use paper elements because they are cheap, easy maintaince, and they do what they are supposed to do well(Filter air). However I just bought a K&N for my TC because is was the same price as a paper filter. (Hipocrit) I thought I would give it try.
Think of it this way...
When your sanding drywall/wood/paint... Do you wear a mask that seals to your face well and filters or do you use mask that has a couple holes in and doesn't form to your face?
Could you live a long life without wearing a mask? sure
Would you live longer if you wore a mask? maybe
Check out this link for filtration and flow comparisons
http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm
Whats in my car?
I usually use paper elements because they are cheap, easy maintaince, and they do what they are supposed to do well(Filter air). However I just bought a K&N for my TC because is was the same price as a paper filter. (Hipocrit) I thought I would give it try.
11-19-2008, 09:52 AM
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pretty sure K&n does not void any warrantys. i've had mine all for a few months now and the dealership has said nothing to me. K&N also say's that there intakes do not void any warranty's....as far as throwing codes...i've never had a problem with mine
11-19-2008, 01:20 PM
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Well after reading on a Audi forum they have said the K&N actually made them loose 13-14 bhp
FTW
I want to see the dyno numbers on our cars with K&N. Also they said the oils screw the MAF.
Can you clean off the MAF sensor ? weird. If this is the case I'll sell mine with the kit for 20 bucks shipped only got 500 - 600 miles on it ..
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-...em-filter.html
11-19-2008, 02:50 PM
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Lose Hp? never heard of that...i've got the typhoon kit on my car...definite gain in power. U even hear the difference. As long as you dont over oil the filter, it wont harm the MAF. After a few days...just check it to make sure. as far as cleaning...i think you can...though not sure how...i'll google it tnight.
11-19-2008, 06:40 PM
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11-19-2008, 07:34 PM
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Well after reading on a Audi forum they have said the K&N actually made them loose 13-14 bhp
FTW
I want to see the dyno numbers on our cars with K&N. Also they said the oils screw the MAF.
Can you clean off the MAF sensor ? weird. If this is the case I'll sell mine with the kit for 20 bucks shipped only got 500 - 600 miles on it ..
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-...em-filter.html
FTW
I want to see the dyno numbers on our cars with K&N. Also they said the oils screw the MAF.
Can you clean off the MAF sensor ? weird. If this is the case I'll sell mine with the kit for 20 bucks shipped only got 500 - 600 miles on it ..
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-...em-filter.html
11-19-2008, 08:44 PM
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I ran a K&N FIPK on my Supra, and a K&N Typhoon system on my Si, and a Injen SRi with a K&N Cone filter on my Celica, so I'm pretty used to them. Cleaning and recharging the filter is easy...I do it every spring. You DO want to not overoil your filter because it doesn't help and it can dirty your Mass Air Flow sensor. But it is easy to clean your MAFS too. Just remove it from the piping and clean it with a quetip and throttle body cleaner. Really simple.
11-19-2008, 09:16 PM
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They don't filter as well. I'm not quite sure why you have a such problem with that statement since it is true. Not sure how long it takes before the worse filtration causes a problem though. Its just a risk you take when you run the filters. I ran a K&N on the Z28 I had before the Cobalt for 5 years/35k miles without issue.
11-19-2008, 10:52 PM
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11-19-2008, 11:00 PM
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11-20-2008, 12:22 AM
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11-20-2008, 05:47 AM
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Auto parts store and look it up!!!
I bought a K&N drop in with the cleaner kit becasue I live on an extremely dusty dirt road in the desert.
I love K&N
as soon as I dropped mine in I could immediatley notice boost building quicker and I could hear the factory return style BOV
I like it ... it is worth the 30 bucks ..
Go to Advanced autoparts and they have our cars in the system but same airfilter is used for the 2.2's pretty sure ..
I love K&N
as soon as I dropped mine in I could immediatley notice boost building quicker and I could hear the factory return style BOV
I like it ... it is worth the 30 bucks ..
Go to Advanced autoparts and they have our cars in the system but same airfilter is used for the 2.2's pretty sure ..
This filer costs $44-46 nation wide not including state taxes.
Lose Hp? never heard of that...i've got the typhoon kit on my car...definite gain in power. U even hear the difference. As long as you dont over oil the filter, it wont harm the MAF. After a few days...just check it to make sure. as far as cleaning...i think you can...though not sure how...i'll google it tnight.
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11-20-2008, 09:37 PM
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Just a heads up to everyone considering replacing their air filter on their T/C: When i put my K&N in my car i was kind of in a rush and broke the plastic nipple for the PCV thats attached to the air intake. I didnt even realize it was there till after i broke it. You have to replace the whole air duct when that happens.
I have an Associates degree in automotive and have changed hundreds of air filters before so this can def happen to anyone.
I have an Associates degree in automotive and have changed hundreds of air filters before so this can def happen to anyone.