Use of K & N Filters in SC300/400
10-06-01, 01:00 PM
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Use of K & N Filters in SC300/400
Which is the right way to take advantage of the K&N airfilter
increased performance?
Getting a K&N OEM replacement filter and "dropping" it in the
existing air filter box, or purchasing a "bolt on" kit, such as the
one available on E-bay for $70.00
Thanks.
increased performance?
Getting a K&N OEM replacement filter and "dropping" it in the
existing air filter box, or purchasing a "bolt on" kit, such as the
one available on E-bay for $70.00
Thanks.
10-06-01, 09:35 PM
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reply to markmaz regarding k&N
The one on ebay for 70.00 is not a bad deal considering that you're getting the adapter and conical filter. There is a panel k&n
filter on ebay as well for only 21.00 or 29.00 which is a direct replacement of the stock filter. Very good price but I would try to find out the condition of it.
As far as performance the panel kn filter will give a small noticeable hp and the open conical filter will give you an increase hp in the upper rpm while sacrificing low end. To counter that just simply build yourself an heat shield like the ones on the forums.
If you have not done anything else to your car just buy the panel k&n filter.
But then again at that price of 70.00 for the adapter and conical filter that is a very good deal.
Have fun and keep in mind the increase in hp is around 2-3 hp at most.
filter on ebay as well for only 21.00 or 29.00 which is a direct replacement of the stock filter. Very good price but I would try to find out the condition of it.
As far as performance the panel kn filter will give a small noticeable hp and the open conical filter will give you an increase hp in the upper rpm while sacrificing low end. To counter that just simply build yourself an heat shield like the ones on the forums.
If you have not done anything else to your car just buy the panel k&n filter.
But then again at that price of 70.00 for the adapter and conical filter that is a very good deal.
Have fun and keep in mind the increase in hp is around 2-3 hp at most.
10-06-01, 09:58 PM
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10-07-01, 09:56 AM
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Without adding the K&N panel filter,the first improvement I found to improve the intake was to open up the nozzle behind the front bumper.
The factory placed the nozzle less than an inch away from the bumper structure,and this impairs flow greatly.By trimming back the plastic on just the bottom of the part,about 2.5",you'll get a noticable increase.I removed the part,was a hassle,but you could just go at it with a sharp boxknife I suppose if you can reach it.
The K&N added a little more of a bonus after this was done,but this did more than just the filter replacement.
Cool air,stock appearance,increased performance,low cost are all good things to me with this car anyways.
The factory placed the nozzle less than an inch away from the bumper structure,and this impairs flow greatly.By trimming back the plastic on just the bottom of the part,about 2.5",you'll get a noticable increase.I removed the part,was a hassle,but you could just go at it with a sharp boxknife I suppose if you can reach it.
The K&N added a little more of a bonus after this was done,but this did more than just the filter replacement.
Cool air,stock appearance,increased performance,low cost are all good things to me with this car anyways.
10-07-01, 10:09 PM
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That is so weird that you had suggested that tip because I had also noticed how small that snorkel or whatever its called on the airbox. So I just took off about two inches off of that. I even experimented with my extra stock airbox and enlarged that opening at the bottom by an 1" all around. Then I made a snorkel just like the stock one but bigger to completely cover the enlarged opening. I silicone the crap out of it and made sure it was sealed tight. The snorkel I made extended down almost to the front opening of the bumper unlike the stock one where it almost touches the headlamp and bumper. I noticed a decent little itty bitty increase along w/the kn filter. But I got my adapter back on for looks only.
This my sound weird or dumb but I had also made my heat shield to where it also covers the massair as well. I even took some header wrap and wrapped the intake piping for the fun of it. Don't know if it did any good but just trying to keep it cool.
Sorry for the long response.
That is so weird that you had suggested that tip because I had also noticed how small that snorkel or whatever its called on the airbox. So I just took off about two inches off of that. I even experimented with my extra stock airbox and enlarged that opening at the bottom by an 1" all around. Then I made a snorkel just like the stock one but bigger to completely cover the enlarged opening. I silicone the crap out of it and made sure it was sealed tight. The snorkel I made extended down almost to the front opening of the bumper unlike the stock one where it almost touches the headlamp and bumper. I noticed a decent little itty bitty increase along w/the kn filter. But I got my adapter back on for looks only.
This my sound weird or dumb but I had also made my heat shield to where it also covers the massair as well. I even took some header wrap and wrapped the intake piping for the fun of it. Don't know if it did any good but just trying to keep it cool.
Sorry for the long response.
10-08-01, 02:52 AM
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k&n filter on ebay
i recently purchased the k&n filter on ebay. it havnt arrive yet so i wanna kno if anybody order it and wut they think about it.
70 bucks for a intake...... not bad if it does the job right
70 bucks for a intake...... not bad if it does the job right
10-08-01, 09:32 PM
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The kn panel filter and the intake adapter w/filter for sale on ebay is well worth the money. Both will give you a small increase in hp and will last you a very long time granted that you take care of it. I think the intake adapter sounds cool when revving the engine.
The kn panel filter and the intake adapter w/filter for sale on ebay is well worth the money. Both will give you a small increase in hp and will last you a very long time granted that you take care of it. I think the intake adapter sounds cool when revving the engine.
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10-09-01, 11:14 AM
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Re: methodmf
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methodmf
The kn panel filter and the intake adapter w/filter for sale on ebay is well worth the money. Both will give you a small increase in hp and will last you a very long time granted that you take care of it. I think the intake adapter sounds cool when revving the engine.
methodmf
The kn panel filter and the intake adapter w/filter for sale on ebay is well worth the money. Both will give you a small increase in hp and will last you a very long time granted that you take care of it. I think the intake adapter sounds cool when revving the engine.
10-18-01, 04:27 AM
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No adapter or tubing just, the air filter cone. That sucks, you can get those for $20 new. I ordered an Amsoil foam filter. I heard they collect less dust than K&N. I also heard K&Ns collect less dust than OEM but, isn't that the price of performance for the intake at least?
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