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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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K&N vs. paper filter on near stock enigine?

On a nearly stock TBI with an open element and some free mods and timing adjustment, would a K&N be worth the money over a regular paper filter? Thanks.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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I use a K&N on all my vehicles just because it lets the engine "breath" easier, which is always a good thing.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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K&N's cost what 2? 4? times as much but they last forever if you maintain them....buying K&N's is one of those things you do just because its something you should do.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Kinda like subframe connectors.....
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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k&N is definately worth it. simply b/c it can be cleaned!
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 03:28 AM
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k&N is definately worth it. simply b/c it can be cleaned!
And that's the ONLY reason, too! You don't get more hp, regardless of what K&N tell you. Car Craft proved that in an article last year.
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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K&Ns are good filters. I use them in most of my cars.

But dont run down to your local auto parts store to buy them buy them via summit they are $25 each via summit & they are $50 at your local auto parts store.
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by krazzycowgirl
K&Ns are good filters. I use them in most of my cars.

But dont run down to your local auto parts store to buy them buy them via summit they are $25 each via summit & they are $50 at your local auto parts store.
Yea they are usually cheaper online. Too bad these people on ebay dont know

stupid ebay buyers
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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roflmao 40 bucks american for used K&N's thats a good one
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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$40 for a used filter, right. I think I might just get that Summit reusable air filter. At $25, you can't beat it and it's probably just a K&N anyway.
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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$40 for a used filter, right. I think I might just get that Summit reusable air filter. At $25, you can't beat it and it's probably just a K&N anyway.
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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And that's the ONLY reason, too! You don't get more hp, regardless of what K&N tell you. Car Craft proved that in an article last year.
But what about in the long run when the both filters get some dirt on them? Just curious.
Old Jul 21, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Definiately go for the k&n, you will save time and money in the long run with the reuseability of the k&n.
Old Jul 22, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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i put to used k and ns in my iroc and i didnt feel more power but i defiently felt it smooth right out no more motor vibrtions they seemend to smooth the ride up def worth it and i won my filters of ebay for 20 bucks just have to clean and re oil them
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