K&N Filterchargers

[pauly]

Anyone have these......I'm thinking of putting one in my Blazer to help increase my gas mileage, would it be worth it? It's around 150-200 I'd say. I don't think just the filter would do anything but the whole set up might help out and add about 5 ponies. Whatcha think?

 

[Big Jroy]

They work good. Good bang for the buck.

 

[rnch]

They work good. Good bang for the buck.

i disagree. i have tried k & n's in 3 diferent cars; cannot tell any difference in perfoprmance or gas mileage.

for the price of one k & n air filter, i can buy a bunch of pleated paper filters from pep boys!

 

[Drunken_Weasel]

i disagree. i have tried k & n's in 3 diferent cars; cannot tell any difference in perfoprmance or gas mileage.

for the price of one k & n air filter, i can buy a bunch of pleated paper filters from pep boys!

I second that, I have seen no solid proof that K&N filters do crap...

 

[FLASHMAN1]

Well, I have a '98 gmc 1500 extended cab, and I got the K&N FIPK as my first performance enhancement. I did notice a change in fuel milage, by about 1/2 mile per gallon. With a truck that you use to tow long distance, every little bit counts. One thing that I love is that even with my boat or bike trailer behind it, my mileage doesn't change, whereas before, it was noticeably worse when I towed. Now, I have JBA shorty headers, a Flowmaster exhaust, and I've used a Hypertech Power Programmer on the computer. On the highway, between about 65-75 mph, I'm getting around 19 mpg. I say if you're using it to tow, go for it, but if not, don't bother....

 

[dballer]

Why not use one? You can wash them out as often as you want, they are easy to service and it does not slow the car down!!

Only morons buy a air filter and think it is going to change a Dodge Neon into pro stock drag car.

Buy the K&N because of it's obvious advantages. You will be happy in the long run.

 

[bigguns7]

Well if you're going for "ponies," the K&N doesn't provide that much bang for your buck. For that, you should look into a custom exhaust. At around $350, you can add about 11-13 HP to that car. For sheer serviceability, the K&N is a good idea. Like dballer said, you can wash that filter and reuse it countles times. This will save money, as well as the slight increse in mpg you MAY get. The one thing to beware with K&N's is that they let alot more air through, and in most cases this translates into letting alot more dirt through. You will have to be diligent about keeping it clean, because they fill up with dirt fast.

 

[positive_failure]

2 words for ya: washable and reusable

need I say more?

 

[dballer]

2 words for ya: washable and reusable

need I say more?

BINGO!!!

 

[Haz]

There was a HUGE debate about this very thing on the E36 bmw board. Most people were convinced that K&N filters let in too much dirt, and provided little to no improvment in performance or gas mileage. Therefore, they do more harm then good.

However, I've been driving around with one for 50,000 miles and haven't noticed any problems with it yet. I didn't really notice an difference after putting it in, but since I already bought it, i figured i might as well keep it. At least I don't have to worry about buying new ones.

If you do decide to get one, be careful when you re-oil it. Don't put on too much or you could screw up the sensors.

 

[hardrock]

I have put them on 3 mustangs and like what I got. A little HP and better mileage. Those, exhaust and gears were always my first perf upgrades.

 

[rnch]

i have used k & n's on 3 vehicles: '87 honda crx si, '83 mustang 5.0, and my personal stealth road trip car, a white '95 mercury grand marquis.

with the honda, i noticed more intake roar after the filter change.

gas milage MIGHT be up slightly on all 3, not that much of a difference.

i honestly can tell no change in performance.

the k & n's were selling points when it was time for the mustang and honda to leave.

 

[supersizeme]

i installed one in my apartment and it's working out great. i have not breathed this clean of air since that time i was queefed on while performing oral sex on a freshly douched virgin.

 

[HappyScrappy]

2 words for ya: washable and reusable

need I say more?

just like condoms

 

[Citruscide]

Pauly... is that an inflateable pool you are in?

C

 

[The Anabolic Banana]

I have put them on 3 mustangs and like what I got. A little HP and better mileage. Those, exhaust and gears were always my first perf upgrades.

You do gears first? I go intake, chip, exhaust, ignition, plug wires...BTW any know any good sources for Bronco stuff, the 351W motor?

 

[scruples]

adding a "cone" air filter (the one that does not use an airbox) to my 96 integra i notice louder intake noise and maybe some performance increase - but i couldn't prove it

gas milage? you think i bother calculating that? needle on E, get more gas

 

[naturally anabolic]

2hp gain, dyno'd on my eclipse...and the throttle response is increased, gas mileage is only in the area of 1.5-2mpg increase but in a truck or suv thats a pretty nice increase still

 

[scruples]

i can make it from san diego to vegas on 3/4 tank of gas that costs about $17 to fill up completely

so i guess i get good gas mileage

i drive like an asshole too... pass in the slow truck lane, drive 100+ mph as much as possible... throw beer cans at other motorists... shoot roadsigns... shoot cop cars... smoke grass...

 

[pauly]

All I'm really looking for is the lep in gas mileage. Shit, if I only get 1 mpg increase that's about 15-20 miles per tank, which equates to a gallon of gas at ballpark price of 1.35/gal., multiply that by the next 10 fillups and I break even! Sounds worth getting.

 

[Dooley]

I'm getting a 96 oldsmobile tomorrow.. I didn't realize K & N made filters for american cars too. News to me.. I need to do more research apparantly. My new car's got a V6.. havn't checks the rest of the stats yet tho. I'll get back on this.

 

[Dr.M]

VERY SMALL difference for $150-$200, your obviously talking about a 'cold air kit' not just the air filter. The filters are nice that you can clean them every once in awhile and such, but when you buy 'hop up' parts you NEVER get your moneys worth unless you are going for power, MPG, give me a break, such a slight difference as to not be noticeable and certainly not going to save you money, same with a muffler.

Spend $500 and save $25 a year in MPG, LoL...

 

[Dooley]

By the way.. I checked it out and I'm getting my 96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2dr today around noon. I tried to find some stuff to put in it last night, but apparantly Oldsmobiles aren't known for getting "souped up". Ain't that a bitch! Most of the sites considered a visor caddy a performance upgrade! What the fuck!?! Does that somehow improve the aerodynamics of the car? Yeah right!

 

[pauly]

You could still put some money into it and make it quicker.

 

[Dooley]

how so?

 

[Dr.M]

Alot of Oldsfolksmobile parts crossover with Pontiac parts (if they are really old), your selection is limited and the parts are $$$ compared to Chevy.

A 96? OBD II, shitty, unless its an LS1 which I doubt that it is you pretty much aren't going to get very far with it unless you build your own blower/turbo setup and get it tuned somehow, finding the injectors would be no problem but aftermarket headers/cams forget it.

 

[KAYNE]

I'VE HAD 5 MUSTANGS, ALL OF WHICH HAD KN FILTERS OR FILTER CHARGERS. THEY DONT DO MUCH. NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE. THE INCREASED AIRFLOW IS MARGINAL. THE INCREASED GAS MILEAGE IS ALSO.


KAYNE

 

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[Dooley]

Yes, but what about the K&N filterchargers!

 

[Dr.M]

Yes, but what about the K&N filterchargers!

What about them, its a cotton filter with some oil to trap dirt, not that big of a deal.