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Sep 13, 2005 | 11:39 AM

valter

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25% mpg increase from new K&N

Never thought it can be that much. I replaced my old Holley filter on Holley CAI with the hugest K&N that can fit there. I think it's number RE-0870. Hwy mpg went from 18-20 to 25-27

Sep 13, 2005 | 11:42 AM

Z95m6

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

I'm sorry but i can't really believe that. I think there must of been some other factor.

Sep 13, 2005 | 11:45 AM

valter

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

Old one (Holley) was made from some kind of sponge material. Probably due to aging it became restrictive.

Sep 13, 2005 | 11:46 AM

Ryan 97 Ram Air T/A

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

Was your previous filter a plastic bag? That's great for you with the price of gas but I agree with Z95.

Sep 13, 2005 | 12:52 PM

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

The old one must have been pretty darn clogged

You may have also done a lot more hwy than usual which could up the MPG average by a lot as well. See how it is over a few tanks of your normal driving ;D

Sep 13, 2005 | 01:05 PM

valter

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

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Originally Posted by toby360

The old one must have been pretty darn clogged

You may have also done a lot more hwy than usual which could up the MPG average by a lot as well. See how it is over a few tanks of your normal driving ;D

Yep, that's with only hwy driving - went on Sat. to Rehoboth Beach and back (~300 miles). My everyday commute to/from work is a real pain due to traffic. I hope I will see some increase too.

Sep 13, 2005 | 01:24 PM

2000GTP

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

That is one heck of an increase. You wouldn't happen to be a sales rep. for K&N would you???

Sep 13, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

I love the Rehoboth board walk. Me and my gf always go there. I like Bethany Beach too. She has a couple beah houses at Sea Colony and right off Route 1.

Sep 13, 2005 | 01:34 PM

valter

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That is one heck of an increase. You wouldn't happen to be a sales rep. for K&N would you???

Actually, I tried to get Holley replacement filter, as it's Holley CAI. But they discontinued this product line, so I hit ebay

Sep 13, 2005 | 01:36 PM

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valter

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I love the Rehoboth board walk. Me and my gf always go there. I like Bethany Beach too. She has a couple beah houses at Sea Colony and right off Route 1.

It's my and my wife's favorite place too. And the water now is even warmer than it was all summer. Nights are pretty cold though

Sep 13, 2005 | 02:11 PM

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Re: 25% mpg increase from new K&N

I can believe it especially if your old filter was dirty. I cleaned the K&N in my Tahoe & picked up about 2.5 MPG. Last two tank fulls I got a killer 13 MPG !!!