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Post by rich278 on Jul 13, 2011 21:28:50 GMT -5
I'm going to change out my air filter soon and probably going to get a K&N. Just wondering if anyone has one and think it's worth the extra money.
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Post by ocmonteroguy on Jul 13, 2011 22:16:17 GMT -5
Well I have a K&N stock filter and a K&N cone filter for my short ram intake, honestly I can't tell any difference in power or mpg's filters alone I have spent over 100 bucks. I don't see any real improvement so I say just don't buy the crap filters. Stick with Fram
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Post by rich278 on Jul 14, 2011 22:16:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the input. I'd like to get the Injen intake, but the cheapest I can find it for is $200 and that seems a little steep for a basic intake. Just paying for the name.
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Post by ocmonteroguy on Jul 14, 2011 23:23:56 GMT -5
Yeah its just the name, I just attached a cone intake onto my stock setup with a MAF adapter plate, 13 bucks
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Post by bear329 on Aug 15, 2011 18:24:02 GMT -5
i agree with ocmonteroguy. i paid the extra cash for the drop in k&n filter on my montero sport. first thing you notice is the hit to your bank account. then notice the sticker which adds 5hp. thats about the only thing for the drop in filter, that and you just clean it instead of throwin it away...
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Post by ocmonteroguy on Aug 15, 2011 21:45:37 GMT -5
Yeah the ability to clean the air filter almost makes it worth it.
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Post by 98panda on Aug 31, 2011 14:03:47 GMT -5
make your own im posting a thread on my vehicle and how i made mine
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Post by grnlantern1 on Feb 11, 2012 14:50:51 GMT -5
I have the drop in i noticed better throttle response but no change on mileage yet but they need to be broke in a little first, but for the price it pays for itself stock filter is 23 dollars and a k & n is 46 dollars for life so figure how many times your going to change your fram..think of that
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Post by dcarver on Feb 11, 2012 17:23:23 GMT -5
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Post by bigjoerice on Oct 7, 2012 10:26:27 GMT -5
I put a K&N air filter on my 2003 MSport XLS 3.5 and my fuel consumption around town (Minneapolis) improved from 14.9 to 17.8 MPG and it runs a bit smoother. It cost me $45 and at current local fuel prices will pay for itself in about a year.
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Post by Twisted Noodle on Oct 8, 2012 0:00:29 GMT -5
Check these out. www.amsoil.com/storefront/eaau.aspxI have personally done a lot of research on air filters, oil filters, and oil because I use to be an Independent Amsoil Dealer. I also use to be a Dyno Technician for GM Powertrain. I can vouch for all the "cold air" intake filters as well as the K&N drop in filters. One thing you want to remember is the importance of filtration. The better the incoming air is filtered the less you have to worry about your oil. The K&N filter really does give you better flow, which results in better fuel economy n such, but it does it at the sacrifice of filtration. The amsoil filter flows a little bit less, but filters a lot more than the K&N. Also when it is time to clean the filter, unlike the K&N where you wash and re oil, the Amsoil filter is cleaned with compressed air. Regular paper filters do a fine job for people who don't really care about performance, and that is fine. However, if you go to long between changes, as these filters get clogged up they actually start allowing more dirt through. |
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Post by mudrunner on May 1, 2013 9:41:28 GMT -5
I know this is an old thread but from reading a lot about filters is that K&N is great for on road travel, many people who run them on and off road have expressed that they find a paper better for off road. Since there is so much dust it either passes through or clogs the K&N filter really quickly.
I have a K&N in my MS, came with it will have to clean it. But I am happy to have it, saves money in the long run and the environment too! I will be buying a paper one when I will be out on trails for extended travel.
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Post by tbaltazar411 on Mar 4, 2014 23:14:51 GMT -5
I am now a fan of only dry flow filters, over time the filters that need oil can foul up the MAF and other sensors, (depending on vehicle).
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Post by ES_97Sport on Mar 11, 2014 14:01:45 GMT -5
I am now a fan of only dry flow filters, over time the filters that need oil can foul up the MAF and other sensors, (depending on vehicle). That can happen if the person oiling the filter applies too much oil to the filter. Dry filters are 'idiot proof' - which is about their only positive. I know this is an old thread but from reading a lot about filters is that K&N is great for on road travel, many people who run them on and off road have expressed that they find a paper better for off road. Since there is so much dust it either passes through or clogs the K&N filter really quickly. I have a K&N in my MS, came with it will have to clean it. But I am happy to have it, saves money in the long run and the environment too! I will be buying a paper one when I will be out on trails for extended travel. Too much oil - see problem above. Too little - pass-through. If you think its 'clogging up too quickly', use a pre-filter. Using paper off road??? Everyone I know uses a K&N or comparable. One splash and you can kiss a paper element good bye. :rolleyes: Do you know HOW LONG it takes to clog a K&N??? I've been running open element K&N filters since '84 on muscle cars, MX and enduro bikes, and my big Sport and I have NEVER had a filter clog. EVER. And I'm lazy when it comes to cleaning my air filters.  If you have an open element filter and you're THAT worried - get a prefilter. I finally installed on on my big Sport a couple years ago - not to keep it from 'clogging' - but to give it a little more splash protection. AGAIN - I ran a K&N on my big Sport almost from the day I bought it with 67 miles on it for 530,000something miles. I've never had a problem with the MAF or 'other sensors'. I've never had a problem with dust 'leaking' through. Never had one clog. I've run the filter until there was 1/8" (at least) of crud on the outside - and STILL not had a problem. But, that's because I know how to oil a filter. :rolleyes: Edward |
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Post by tbaltazar411 on Mar 12, 2014 22:56:19 GMT -5
Well I do know how to oil a K&N filter, (had it on every car I've owned). I never fouled up my sensors. I have read several others tuners that did have problems, along with several off-road score racers that were turned off by the primitive oil filter technology. Yeah Dryflow in one thought is "idiot proof", however I found the cleaning process is what attracted me, piece of  ? plus no issues of ever fouling any sensors = Win-Win-Bo Brainer. On the note that AEM (actually owned by K&N now) not holding up in water? WTF are you talking about. My other ride is a Honda Civic that I drive in rain, snow, mud, etc. (Same as my MS), It has a CAI that has even been almost completely submerged in water. Had it over 100K miles with no issues boss |
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If you have an open element filter and you're THAT worried - get a prefilter. I finally installed on on my big Sport a couple years ago - not to keep it from 'clogging' - but to give it a little more splash protection.
? plus no issues of ever fouling any sensors = Win-Win-Bo Brainer. On the note that AEM (actually owned by K&N now) not holding up in water? WTF are you talking about. My other ride is a Honda Civic that I drive in rain, snow, mud, etc. (Same as my MS), It has a CAI that has even been almost completely submerged in water. Had it over 100K miles with no issues boss