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

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

 A K&N filter "flows better" because the holes are bigger.  Pretty simple trade off, less filtering capability = more flow.  I guess you have to decide for yourself if this is a trade that you wish to make.

I don't find the argument to be a good one.  I've never seen dyno results that demonstrated any significant power increase using a K&N over a stock filter.  I have only used them where I need a very specific filter size/shape in a non-stock configuration, as K&N does offer a lot of options.

Dave

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: urq <urq at pacbell.net>
To: urq at audifans.com
Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2010 1:41 pm
Subject: Re: [urq] Since someone mentioned K&N air filters...as not a good choice...?


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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