Is a K&N air filter worth the money?
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08-12-2013
Is a K&N air filter worth the money?
08-12-2013
No.
Doesn't filter air as well as a paper filter, which is the #1 job of the air filter.
08-12-2013
Just no.. If you want to do something intake related though there are multiple threads about "Home Depot Intakes". Basically a Spectre cone from Auto Zone and some PVC from Home Depot. It works just as well if not better than a K&N CAI for a fraction of the price..
08-13-2013
Do it yourself intake. That is all.
08-13-2013
Originally Posted by AceGTP
OP asked about the filter, not the intake. :\
08-13-2013
Yes, try breathing through a piece of paper then your shirt. Plus it never needs to be replaced. Just cleaned.
08-13-2013
Measure the restrictions in your intake before jumping to conclusions.
The point of an air filter is to filter.
If you're fine having your valve seats and rings wear quicker, by all means. If you're not, do some homework first. Don't just do something because the internet or a company who sells the product says so.
08-13-2013
I didn't say anything that was quantifiable. I said try breathing through a piece of paper and then a t shirt. I suggest you do some research before jumping to conclusions.
08-13-2013
A paper filter isnt like a real piece of paper, looooooooooooool.
08-13-2013
Get one worth it and wont fall apart like a spectre
08-13-2013
I guess every engine ive owned has had worn out valve seats then huh?
08-14-2013
250k miles with 150k being K&N filtered valve seats, cylinder cross hatching compression and everything were all just fine. They filter well enough, but the idea of flow vs filtration is a give and take thing things that flow better can't filter better, think of a screen door, it will flow great but won't filter much, while a steel plate will filter out everything including the air.
08-14-2013
I use a K&N. You could probably read a book through it while holding it up to the light. So I don't recommend them, unless you use an oiled foam pre-filter - which would probably then do most of the filtering.
Take a look at some factual information:
K&N Air Filter Review - Debunking the Myths (and why OEM is better)
08-14-2013
To be fair, the ZR1 corvette makes how much horsepower? Uses a stock ACDelco paper filter... not a K&N.
Just sayin.
Originally Posted by AmericanSoldier
08-14-2013
And how much does that same vette make with a k&nanyway if ur that worried about slightly shortening engine life leave ur car bone stock since addin hp wears ur bearings out faster
08-14-2013
Lmfao your actual "fact" link about how oem is better is a reportbased off an OEM TEST?! lol hav fun n a prius
08-14-2013
This is seriously a debate? Use whatever the f you want.
08-14-2013
ummm... I'd assume less actually.And how much does that same vette make with a k&n
So say'th the dyno anyways. But you never can trust those silly dyno machines.
Air Filter Dyno Comparison - ZR1 OEM Element wins!!! - SmokinVette.com Forums
Originally Posted by AmericanSoldier
08-14-2013
I've had my k&n filter for 4 years and no problems. Clean and re oil it once a year and forgot about it. The filter doesn't cost more then any other cone filter and your not gonna notice a difference in flow, hp, ect. Most of that is bs. Most people say there a waist of money and OEM is better yet a cone air filter is the first mod most people do. Doesn't make sense to me. If your thinking of buying a k&n filter than go buy one and enjoy it.
08-14-2013
Most people usually jump to a CAI or FWI or Short Ram Intake, with a cone filter. But if you just change the filter and keep the stock box, a K&N filter won't do much of anything due to the restrictions in the stock tubing and air box.
Originally Posted by AmericanSoldier
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