Do the K&N drop in filters add anything?

ZSerg · 11-08-2018, 08:42 PM

I don't want actual cold air intakes but I did want to get the K&N drop in filters. Do they add any horsepower, sound, improved gas mileage?

Thanks!

BC416 · 11-09-2018, 07:33 AM

I've had them for a couple years now. Never noticed anything honestly.

Chuck33079 · 11-09-2018, 07:54 AM

They'll get you about 80% of the gains of a cold air intake when paired with post-MAF tubes, but I'm pretty sure the increases are from the tubes as opposed to the filters.

bunk · 11-09-2018, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZSerg

I don't want actual cold air intakes but I did want to get the K&N drop in filters. Do they add any horsepower, sound, improved gas mileage?

Thanks!

Some people do say they notice an improvement on the volume level, but if you have an exhaust upgrade, you wont hear it. For gas mileage, that depends on your foot. For horse power, on the butt dyno youll get about 75hp gain, for actual hp, none.

Cyber370 · 11-09-2018, 08:06 AM

I installed some this summer and I can’t say I felt any difference in power or sound. I bought them for convenience more than anything.

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God-Speed · 11-09-2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

They'll get you about 80% of the gains of a cold air intake when paired with post-MAF tubes, but I'm pretty sure the increases are from the tubes as opposed to the filters.

There are a lot of members on the forum that run this set up.

RanRich · 11-09-2018, 10:41 AM

You’ll get a good chunk of the gains as a cold air, yes, but you won’t get the throttle response of the noise. Given that both of these mods turn similar power the one that will psychologically feel stronger is the one you can hear/feel.

I have drop ins / tubes now and never noticed a difference. Used to have pop chargers for a brief time and was in love with the noise but couldn’t deal with the heat soak so I went back to tubes / stock boxes.

cv129 · 11-09-2018, 11:40 AM

I have the K&N drop-in’s on stock tubes and stock exhaust, on both my z and g sedan. No difference in sound, volume or mpg, not noticeable to me anyway.

11-08-2018, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZSerg Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 136 Drives: 2015-370z-Black-Manu Rep Power: 8	Do the K&N drop in filters add anything? I don't want actual cold air intakes but I did want to get the K&N drop in filters. Do they add any horsepower, sound, improved gas mileage? Thanks!

11-09-2018, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	I've had them for a couple years now. Never noticed anything honestly. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

11-09-2018, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	They'll get you about 80% of the gains of a cold air intake when paired with post-MAF tubes, but I'm pretty sure the increases are from the tubes as opposed to the filters. God-Speed, simul8r and bunk like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-09-2018, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	I installed some this summer and I can’t say I felt any difference in power or sound. I bought them for convenience more than anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk simul8r likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

11-09-2018, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	You’ll get a good chunk of the gains as a cold air, yes, but you won’t get the throttle response of the noise. Given that both of these mods turn similar power the one that will psychologically feel stronger is the one you can hear/feel. I have drop ins / tubes now and never noticed a difference. Used to have pop chargers for a brief time and was in love with the noise but couldn’t deal with the heat soak so I went back to tubes / stock boxes. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

11-09-2018, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	I have the K&N drop-in’s on stock tubes and stock exhaust, on both my z and g sedan. No difference in sound, volume or mpg, not noticeable to me anyway. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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