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Old 05-26-2011, 02:27 AM   #74 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks
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Originally Posted by Surly View Post
Just curious, is there a noticeable sound difference when using the K&N drop ins over the stock filters?
Actually, I came into this thread about that. I'm pretty shocked because they did make a difference. The motor doesn't sound so wheezy and strained anymore, it actually sounds lower pitched - more like the 350Z did. I swapped the OEM filters back, and the wheezy/high pitched tone came back (this is very evident to me in lower RPMs). I put the K&Ns back, and the tone changed again.

So if you don't like the sound of the motor and are looking for a quick change, definitely drop these in - they make just the right improvement in sound.

There's a teeny bit improvement in power, but it's mostly low-end and you have to be pretty sensitive to feel it.
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