K & N

[fine99]

I've been hearing that a replacement K & N filter is not as good as it is supposed to be. It supposedly does not filter as well as the paper filter and clogs up the MAF; even when it is not heavily oiled. Has anyone that has or used to run a K&N have any evidence to this. Either for or against? I run one in my '99 and am wondering now.

 

[Beau]

where did you hear this? at the local ricer convention?

 

[smokin 04]

i have used k&n filter for years on Mustangs and F-series trucks with no problems at all. It has been proven many times that these filter will outflow any paper filter. weither or not you really fell any performance gain from the filter depends on what type of mods you have on your engine. the more air your engine can suck in the more a free flowing filter will help. From my experience it is smart to lightly oil and let sit overnight before using. hope this helps!

 

[JLstang351]

Very much worth the $15 bux off ebay! from the drop in K&N removed the silencer,and took out the spare tire/jack I saw 3/10ths of a second. And it was alot cheaper tha a cold-air!

 

[notched86]

I dunno where you heard this. I was using a K&N for a year in my old GT with no problems. I only re-oiled it once too. (I only put 6,000 miles on it though)

 

[00GTblkvert]

I've had a K&N in since i got the car in 2000 -- no problems at all.

 

[try2catchmy99]

I personally use a K&N in my mustang but I actually heard the same thing from a friend about letting unwanted particals in the the MAF and engine and not being what its reputation proclaims, I dont know where he heard it from.

 

[fine99]

I heard this off of one of the ls1.com forums. I guess the chebby boys are having problems with their K&N's. I don't know whehter it is becuase of the flat design on the LS1 or what it is.

I also heard it in an issue of 5.0 magazine. I think the K&N gave my car a little bit more in pick-up, also it seems to breath a lot better. The only concern I have is that it doesn't start as quick as it used to with the paper filter. Has anyone else had this problem too or noticed it. It's not really anythink to worry about just something that I've noticed. I might get the computer re-flashed by the dealer this spring once it comes out. Maybe that will fix it.

 

[S.D.-Stangman]

Ive never had a problem. i just clean my maf every tiome i clean the filter.