Are K&Ns really that effective?
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Re: Are K&Ns really that effective?
Originally Posted by bobs
If you'll notice, that million mile warranty is on the filter, not your engine!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Re: Are K&Ns really that effective?
The only time I really noticed a hair of difference was in the throttle response. At lower RPM's it responded just a tick better than with the stock air filters. Where I really noticed a difference was when I put my #14200 magnaflow on. After inspecting the stock muffler, this makes sense due to the fact that the stock piping in the muffler does an "S" to quiet the noise.
The K+N's on their own didn't do much, but coupled with a little exhaust work, I could actually feel a difference.
-- Darren
'05 conv.
The K+N's on their own didn't do much, but coupled with a little exhaust work, I could actually feel a difference.
-- Darren
'05 conv.
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 245
Likes: 7
From: Seattle Washington
Re: Are K&Ns really that effective?
Originally Posted by pelked1
I will never use K&N's again. I did have a pair in my Crossfire at one point, but after reading up a bit on them, I would recommend to anyone to stay away.
What it boils down to is that they flow a little bit more because they do not filter nearly as much dirt.
Is the tiny hp increase worth the extra dirt that is getting into your engine?
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
This is also an interesting test, although not nearly as scientific:
Filtration Testing for Amsoil, K&N, Napa, Jackson Racing, Baldwin, and Mazda air filters on a Miata
What it boils down to is that they flow a little bit more because they do not filter nearly as much dirt.
Is the tiny hp increase worth the extra dirt that is getting into your engine?
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
This is also an interesting test, although not nearly as scientific:
Filtration Testing for Amsoil, K&N, Napa, Jackson Racing, Baldwin, and Mazda air filters on a Miata
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report
I will NEVER use a K&N. A lot more dirt into your motor for hp that you can't feel or a mileage increase that you can't detect.
Forum Regular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 339
Likes: 3
From: Upstate, SC
Re: Are K&Ns really that effective?
Originally Posted by pelked1
Noticed that the first link that shows how poor the K&N filtration has changed. Here is the new link.
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report
I will NEVER use a K&N. A lot more dirt into your motor for hp that you can't feel or a mileage increase that you can't detect.
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report
I will NEVER use a K&N. A lot more dirt into your motor for hp that you can't feel or a mileage increase that you can't detect.
i bought my last filters thru autozone. they were like $22.00s. bought 2 because we need 2 in our cars but when the came in the next day, there were 2 per box so i have some for my next change.
Banned
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
From: homeless
Re: Are K&Ns really that effective?
Who's kidding whom ... jeeez.
More air-flow means more dirt. Better filtering means less air-flow. If you want to maximize your horse power, just eliminate the air filter all together. Simple.
More air-flow means more dirt. Better filtering means less air-flow. If you want to maximize your horse power, just eliminate the air filter all together. Simple.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kodebuster
Wheels, Brakes, Tires and Suspension
12
Nov 5, 2020 04:06 PM
rampntlion
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission and Differential
21
Feb 11, 2019 08:18 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)