Just wondering f anybosy ever checked this out
those who are using the K&N air filter from the jeeps and other that fit the 96-97 SS is not recommended..
Q. Can I Use the K&N Filter on My SS?
Absolutely not! Contrary to adds run by Lingenfelter and others K&N specifically has told us that their filters cannot currently be used on the 96-97 Camaro SS. Although they may look like they fit, under pressure they leak air and dirt into the manifold and for this reason are NOT RECOMMENDED. List members who have tried them have since gone back to the standard air filters. The filter that they have claimed fit is the K&N # 33-2018 for the Jeep 2.5L, 4.0L F/I Panel Filter. Please folks don't use it.

this is the link http://www.camaro-ss.com/faq.html
wondering what ppl think about this

 

I would stick with paper. A clean paper filter will flow jsut as well as a K&N.=, plus Id rather know I had the right filter installed than run the risk of hurting my engine.

 

I check my air box every 2-3 weeks and have never seen dirt in it. I know I will be switching to Holley powershot when the car is back on the road.

 

 

I ditto that !

-Shannon

 

WOW, I never new this. Aren't the WS.6 filter the same size as the SS. I'm using K&N, is that bad???

I've never heard this until now.

 

Hey What is the part # for that Holley Powershot filter. I have been wanting to change over to that filter for quite some time but just never knew the part #. Thanks For Your Time. Mike.........

 

I dont actually have a part number. I just remember on the SLP forum most 96-97 SS changed to Holley from K&N. Most guys had same problem and I remember everyone said Holley made one. I'll look but cant guarantee anything.

 

i dont have the PN but I've got a power shot in my 96 SS and it fits great.

 

The part # is 221-5

 

Holley filter 221-5 (13.5x6.625x1.0), just to confirm the post above.

I ran the K&N Filter #33-2084 for 5 years. It was the best aftermarket I could find at the time. I had to add a foam rubber strip around the box to ensure a proper seal. I decide to buy a new better fitting Holley. The Holley fits perfectly and seems to be a little better quality that the K&N.

 

K&N ok, but Holley better because the pleats are vertical and not horizontal like the K&N.

 

HI BUBBA
Can you help me out here, i have a 97 t/a with the ram air package and the k&n filter that came with the kit has vertical peats, is this still ok to use?

i do notice alot of crap that the filter catches like bugs & dirt.
zoso

 

Bubba, while I would agree that the Holey is better, just to note that the K&N P/N I used had vertical pleats not the horizontal ones that were prone to bending and looking ugly

 

If K&N doesn't recommend the use of one of their products on an SS, what that tells me is they haven't done enough research into developing one for the SS. I would buy a Holley rather than just take K&N's advice and just leave a paper filter in there.