Re: quattro-digest V3 #222

[pjwales@magicnet.net (Peter Wales)]

>From: Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>

>This is not a flame...sort of.
>

>> If you want to feel the difference, remove the filter altogether and
>> try that. You won't get a better flowing filter than none at all and it will
>> show you how much more power you can get from a perfect flowing filter
>
>Are you selling new engines too Peter?  Sure, just suck some dirt
>into that nice cylinder... :)  Maybe you meant on a bench?

Ho Ho Ho very funny

>
>> K&N filters work when you don't want to buy a new one, just mess around
>> washing the old one.
>
>They do increase breathing at higher revs (4-5k on my 90 10v) and
>change the engine noise a bit.  Plus, with the filter being a pain
>the tush to replace on the 90, it's worth it just to avoid changing it
>as often.

I hate to burst your bubble, but you are supposed to take out that dirty old
K&N and wash it just as often as you replaced your old filter. Believe it or
not, it will get just as dirty or even dirtier than a paper filter and if
you don't clean it, you haven't increased your airflow. Twice as much work
and twice the price. Now don't tell me that a K&N doesnt get as dirty as a
paper one, If its dirty then it's restricting airflow and not doing what you
paid lots of money for. If its not dirty, what's it doing in your car?

You haven't got more power, it just sounds as if you have. But maybe that's
enough for you

Peter Wales