K&N Drop-In Filters

LunaZ · 06-25-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Do you mean to change the filters? The filter holder unsnaps on top and slides out by itself. Easy as pie... warm apple pie... with vanilla ice cream on top...

Ridiculously easy.
Allow yourself about a minute per side for this job.

NewYorkJon34 · 06-25-2010, 09:15 PM

I know how to install filters, its just the last time I looked there didn't seem like that much room.

Jordo! · 06-25-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Oh yeah, just dont buy any other brand filter that are foam or what not. Ive seen some data about air flow and filtration, and K&N is by far superior to brands' filters like HKS and Apexi.

Oh definitley -- foam filters offer terrible filtration and if they begin to degrade, you can draw foam particles into the motor

They do offer good flow, however, so for a track only car they might be worthwhile.

Also, interestingly enough, the K&N media offers superior filtration even to the excellent AEM dryflow filters -- at least until they are both PACKED with dirt. Then the AEM flows better -- solution: clean the K&N.

For a cone filter I'd only use K&N or the AEM dryflows, the latter winning out only because they're so easy to clean and no concern regarding overoiling/dirtying MAF sensors.

That said, if the sensor does get gunked: Amazon.com: CRC 05110 Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner - 11 Wt Oz.:…

LunaZ · 06-25-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I know how to install filter, its just the last time I looked there didn't seem like that much room.

Once you open the hood, there's about 2 metres of clearance for the filter holders to slide out.
Loads of room!

Jordo! · 06-25-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I was looking at the intake boxes and it seems like a pain since there is barely enough room to open them.

Haven't tried it yet, but doesn't look too complicated

6spd · 06-25-2010, 10:14 PM

Its almost as easy as pulling your oil dipstick out and putting it back in, twice!

Zsteve · 06-25-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Its almost as easy as pulling your oil dipstick out and putting it back in, twice!

It takes my dip stick more than two times.

GZ3 · 06-25-2010, 11:05 PM

theses are in my future, i will post a huge DIY with a million photos for everyone

NewYorkJon34 · 06-26-2010, 12:43 AM

I only glanced at it a few times, I take another look at the air boxes when I get a chance. If anything I'd get these to tide me over till I get my Stillen S/C

6spd · 06-26-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

It takes my dip stick more than two times.

Im not 100% sure what you mean, but if you mean what I think you mean

J-BoneZ · 06-26-2010, 09:42 AM

Just ordered a pair of these yesterday with the Cobb post maf hoses to go along with them.

j.arnaldo · 06-26-2010, 10:37 AM

Personal experience: 1. I was getting 12-13 days to a tankfull; now I'm getting 14-15 days. 2. The torque band improved at the low end. Well worth a $60 investment!
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TreeSemdyZee · 06-26-2010, 10:47 AM

Before you all freak at how cheap j.arnaldo got his, remember that his car only takes one.

I dropped about $90 on mine (2).

Jordo! · 06-26-2010, 12:40 PM

Oh, for anyone doubting how easy it is... a better pic from the owner's manual on this...

2004YZFR1 · 06-26-2010, 01:48 PM

Super easy and a smart design, you can change them out really quickly!

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