[urq] Since someone mentioned K&N air filters...as not a good choice...?

urq urq at pacbell.net
Wed Jan 6 12:41:21 PST 2010


I got some parts from a car that included a K&N ... seemed to me there was a sanded effect in the intake tract ... hey, perhaps it is a poor man's extrude hone!  ;-)

I believe there's little question that an engine will breathe better with the K&N (or equiv).  I'm of a mind that as long as you do the proper maintenance the K&N will not cause serious problems, even over the long term.  Like Wilwood brakes, the reason I tend to steer away from K&N filters myself is the proper service is most likely to be neglected ... and that's where the problems come ... 

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

I was just wondering what was the deal on that, is it realy just good marketing. I did notice when i put mine in my car it did breath much better than the a few of the other various paper filters. I have checked the inside air tracks for dust and dirt and all seems to be pretty clean. 

But what other experiences are people having? I did notice an improvment on spool up with a K&N over a paper...but then I have had my K&N for years now. 

I do live in oregon so its more wet than dusty and dry (when�I do drive it). 

Anyone have any other recomendations? 

Should i dare throw in K&N oil filters too? 

JP 



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