K&N....worth it?
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From: MI
K&N....worth it?
Well, I have about a 100 bucks left to do some cheap mods on my car. I was thinking about getting a K&N air filter (if that could even be considered a mod). They are $70, are they worth it? What kind of hp increase would I expect?
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Dennis
2000 Camaro SS
black, A4, tinted windows, stock for now
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Dennis
2000 Camaro SS
black, A4, tinted windows, stock for now
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From: cannon,nm,usa
well i wouldnt consider it a mod. it will increase horsepower. i didnt feel a differnce when driving my car. so i sprung for the K&N fipk it made a the intake whistle a little . but i felt a small differnce in power
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From: Dartmouth, MA
You should really look around for a better price than that, because a K&N air filter usually for an F-body for like $45-50 depending where you look. here is SLP's price ---->
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
another favorite out there is the Holley Power Shot filter, which can be found for $45 just about anywhere!
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2000 Trans AM, Black on Black Leather, T-tops Hurst shifter on the T56 6 speed, Totally stock.
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http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
another favorite out there is the Holley Power Shot filter, which can be found for $45 just about anywhere!
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2000 Trans AM, Black on Black Leather, T-tops Hurst shifter on the T56 6 speed, Totally stock.
Kills:
Domestic: 1-1
Imports: 3-0
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Louisville, KY
KN filter is diffently better than a stock filter, and yes look for a better price.
Look on the for sale forum, a saw a couple on there.
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1998 Z28. Artic White.
Look on the for sale forum, a saw a couple on there.
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1998 Z28. Artic White.
- SS hood
- Sport Appearance pkg.
- Ported, Polished MAFH
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- Flowmaster Exhaust
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From: Wolfforth, Texas (just outside of Lubbock)
We have the K&N filters in stock for $59.95. Give me a call if I can get one out to you today!
Trevor - LGM
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L.G. Motorsports (972) 272-7753
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Trevor - LGM
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'02 SS: 11.63 @ 114.06 MPH, 1.588 60'; 3,515# raceweight, 1,102' D.A.
naturally-aspirated with bolt-ons, a cam, and a fat converter!
L.G. Motorsports (972) 272-7753
Check out the SS!
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From: Beardstown Il U.S.A.
when i bought my car it had a k&n filter and it was little dirty, my friend(no names mentioned) lit it on fire to claim warranty. He got me a new a filter-a STP filter and there was a power loss, lot a big loss but you can feel the difference and to this day my k&n hasnt been replaced. I think they are worth the money
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From: North Colorado Springs
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BOOGER:
when i bought my car it had a k&n filter and it was little dirty, my friend(no names mentioned) lit it on fire to claim warranty. He got me a new a filter-a STP filter and there was a power loss, lot a big loss but you can feel the difference and to this day my k&n hasnt been replaced. I think they are worth the money</font>
when i bought my car it had a k&n filter and it was little dirty, my friend(no names mentioned) lit it on fire to claim warranty. He got me a new a filter-a STP filter and there was a power loss, lot a big loss but you can feel the difference and to this day my k&n hasnt been replaced. I think they are worth the money</font>
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From: Chicago, IL
If you've done other mods to your car, get the air filter. Any extra air in the engine will help. The filter alone won't do more that a few ponies. I would recommend it. Just don't over-oil it. I would also recommentd getting a bac-up standard filter to use when you are cleaning and servicing the K&N. It take a good 24 hours to dry and wick the oil into the element. Also, dealers might void certain parts of your warranty 
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From: Little Falls, NY, USA
DONT BUY, they do nothing, i have seen it on a dyno, its basically shooting a 50 spot down for 1hp, at the MOST, they claim more because they compare it to a dirty oem filter.
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2000 black WS6 6speed
318 RWHP 322 RWTQ stock
best et: 12.72 with the et streets. 60' 1.81
bestmph: 109.72 first time out, no mods, on the street tires
Mods: centerforce dual friction clutch, moser 12 bolt w/4.10's
BFG dragradials, PRO 5.0 shifter
whats next: put the borla on, take baffles out of WS6 hood, tb bypass, et streets
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2000 black WS6 6speed
318 RWHP 322 RWTQ stock
best et: 12.72 with the et streets. 60' 1.81
bestmph: 109.72 first time out, no mods, on the street tires
Mods: centerforce dual friction clutch, moser 12 bolt w/4.10's
BFG dragradials, PRO 5.0 shifter
whats next: put the borla on, take baffles out of WS6 hood, tb bypass, et streets
