K&N Drop-ins?

blinkme323 · 10-13-2009, 12:31 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking to add a little bit more power to my car and I'm considering picking up the K&N drop-ins. How do they perform on the 370? I had them on my 350 and I was satisfied.

jpit · 10-13-2009, 12:45 PM

Three things to consider: 1) dynos show that they don't add any power; 2) Many owners stay away from oiled air filters; 3) bob the oil guy has tested K&N filters and while they flow better than other filters they aren't very good at filtering the air.

kannibul · 10-13-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Three things to consider: 1) dynos show that they don't add any power; 2) Many owners stay away from oiled air filters; 3) bob the oil guy has tested K&N filters and while they flow better than other filters they aren't very good at filtering the air.

Kind of hard to stay away from oiled filters when you change out for a CAI, since most of them use an oiled filter of some sort =/

molamann · 10-19-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Kind of hard to stay away from oiled filters when you change out for a CAI, since most of them use an oiled filter of some sort =/

Injen CAI use unoiled filters.

ZKindaGuy · 10-24-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Three things to consider: 1) dynos show that they don't add any power; 2) Many owners stay away from oiled air filters; 3) bob the oil guy has tested K&N filters and while they flow better than other filters they aren't very good at filtering the air.

1. Dynos show they do add about 3 to 5 RWHP.

2. There are many more oiled air filters in use than dry filters.

3. Yes they do flow better and as for "not very good at filtering air" that's a load of

. Oil filters have been in use since the early 1960's and there has NEVER EVER been the failing of any engine as a result of using oiled air filters, so their filtering must be doing something right.

You know I first remember when this misnomer about oiled filters inability to filter the air well first started.....it was when the first manufacturer of those thin rubber filter covers first hit the market about a decade ago. All of a sudden all their advertising propaganda suddenly sprang up overnight. And like the usual thing that happens...some armchair uninformed reader picks up the advertisement and then starts to propogate it all over the auto forums...and then pretty soon the false misnomer becomes "the truth" as a result of just the shear volume of spreading it all over the web.

Modshack · 10-13-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Hey guys, I'm looking to add a little bit more power to my car .

I wouldn't really expect any. The stock box is pretty good already. Best to Save up and buy a real intake that will make a difference..

jpit · 10-13-2009, 02:11 PM

For those looking for a non-oiled filter, this company has a great reputation. They make a very nice intake for the 370Z, also.

R2C Performance ... World-Class HIgh-Performance Intake Systems & Filters

blinkme323 · 10-14-2009, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the input so far guys. So there is no discernable gain from the drop-ins at all then?

chris410 · 10-14-2009, 05:27 PM

I have them in mine, I don't feel any power but the response is better. For the price I am happy with the result.

Philipp · 10-19-2009, 08:48 PM

Refer to existing thread on same topic for HP dyno results...

Just coming back from the dyno shop!

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ir-filter.html

TonyBPD · 10-19-2009, 09:40 PM

Any difference in sound under acceleration? I am considering AFE dry replacement filters for mine.

Philipp · 10-19-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Any difference in sound under acceleration? I am considering AFE dry replacement filters for mine.

At WOT I do feel/hear a difference... however this could be only a placebo effect. The most sensible aspect is the engine smoothness while downshifting. Definitively a nice & cheap addition to the car!

Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 06:43 PM

look in the general discusiion area, a guy there did a before and after dyno with K&N drop ins. Got about 4-5 hp gains at different rpms but no loses. So for $100 bucks you cant go wrong as you will also get better throttle response. Also if you get a CBE and do the UpRev tune later, the tune will probably figure in the different intake airflow (and exhuast too) and do even better. Id love to see a before dyno on a stock car then a dyno on the stock car with only the K&Ns with a UpRev tune (tuned for only the new filters) to see if the tune would improve the intake even more.

Philipp · 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

look in the general discusiion area, a guy there did a before and after dyno with K&N drop ins. Got about 4-5 hp gains at different rpms but no loses. So for $100 bucks you cant go wrong as you will also get better throttle response. Also if you get a CBE and do the UpRev tune later, the tune will probably figure in the different intake airflow (and exhuast too) and do even better. Id love to see a before dyno on a stock car then a dyno on the stock car with only the K&Ns with a UpRev tune (tuned for only the new filters) to see if the tune would improve the intake even more.

That's exactly my short terms plans i.e. CBE & Tune... just waiting to get the Cobb (or others) there mapping corrected!

j.arnaldo · 10-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Maybe the hp gain is negligible, but MPG-wise, it's alright. I used to get 11-12 days from a tankful; since I dropped a K&N in, I'm getting a full two weeks' worth. I must admit I didn't notice a power gain, but in these times of expensive gas, a couple or three extra days on a tankfull is O.K. with me. BTW, I paid $60.00 for my drop in filter. I guess the $100.00 you spent refer to a "cone-shaped" one.

10-13-2009, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	K&N Drop-ins? Hey guys, I'm looking to add a little bit more power to my car and I'm considering picking up the K&N drop-ins. How do they perform on the 370? I had them on my 350 and I was satisfied.

10-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	I have them in mine, I don't feel any power but the response is better. For the price I am happy with the result. __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

10-19-2009, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 16	Just dynoed Stock vs K&N Refer to existing thread on same topic for HP dyno results... Just coming back from the dyno shop! http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ir-filter.html __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

10-20-2009, 06:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	look in the general discusiion area, a guy there did a before and after dyno with K&N drop ins. Got about 4-5 hp gains at different rpms but no loses. So for $100 bucks you cant go wrong as you will also get better throttle response. Also if you get a CBE and do the UpRev tune later, the tune will probably figure in the different intake airflow (and exhuast too) and do even better. Id love to see a before dyno on a stock car then a dyno on the stock car with only the K&Ns with a UpRev tune (tuned for only the new filters) to see if the tune would improve the intake even more. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 10-20-2009 at 06:57 PM.

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10-13-2009, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 17	Three things to consider: 1) dynos show that they don't add any power; 2) Many owners stay away from oiled air filters; 3) bob the oil guy has tested K&N filters and while they flow better than other filters they aren't very good at filtering the air.

10-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 17	For those looking for a non-oiled filter, this company has a great reputation. They make a very nice intake for the 370Z, also. R2C Performance ... World-Class HIgh-Performance Intake Systems & Filters

10-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the input so far guys. So there is no discernable gain from the drop-ins at all then?

10-19-2009, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	Any difference in sound under acceleration? I am considering AFE dry replacement filters for mine.

10-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Maybe the hp gain is negligible, but MPG-wise, it's alright. I used to get 11-12 days from a tankful; since I dropped a K&N in, I'm getting a full two weeks' worth. I must admit I didn't notice a power gain, but in these times of expensive gas, a couple or three extra days on a tankfull is O.K. with me. BTW, I paid $60.00 for my drop in filter. I guess the $100.00 you spent refer to a "cone-shaped" one.