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Does a K&N Filter improve sound?

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Old 09-04-18, 08:53 AM
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Default Does a K&N Filter improve sound?

I used to have an LS400 and there was a cheap air intake mod to add a dramatic intake noise on WOT.

I now have an ES330 and realize that such a mod is not possible, but was wondering if I did replace the stock filter with a K&N would it make a difference in the sound?

I would assume not as the stock airbox is likely very muffling.

And yes, I completely understand that there are negligible or negative improvements to actual power most intake mods, but I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for a better noise on WOT

Thanks for any replies
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If you want more intake noise remove the resonator inside the fender.
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Agree on the resonator, the K&N filter alone won't do it. To get some real noise you do need the intake.
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I may be asking too much, but is there any instruction to do this?
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The resonator is located in front of the left front tire and you need to remove the plastic cladding of the wheel well to get what looks like a black box with rounded edges that has a tube that sticks out the top of it. There is a metal bracket with two bolts that holds it in.
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thanks!, i'll keep this in mind if i decide to mess with it
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Originally Posted by ZeRoSL
thanks!, i'll keep this in mind if i decide to mess with it
This is a picture of that resonator.

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