I have a 95 Z with mods listed in sig. The car currently has a k&n rechargable filter on it. I'm considering purchasing a K&N CAI system for the care but i'm wondering if its worth the $200. Or should i just recharge the filter i have. Any suggestions or anyone looking to sale a CAI at a great price let me know.

 

You would only "recharge" ( = "clean") your current panel filter if it's really dirty. K&N recommends a 50K mile cleaning/oil interval under normal driving conditions. Cleaning too frequently can wear it out prematurely.

The panel replacement gained you maybe 2-5HP. The complete CAI will gain you 10-15HP. You have to decide if that's worth $200. Find one used for 1/2 that price, and it's a no-brainer.

Check our "Parts For Sale" forum for a good price.

 

Do you think the eBay sold CAI with K&N filters are worth it? I have an ad posted in the wanted section and i'm searching the parts forsale section and craiglist daily hoping to find a K&N.

 

I Had a K&N kit installed on my stock 1995 Z28 Camaro by my mechanic. I can notice the throttle response and it almost sounds like one of my old Holley dual feeds when I open it up. After installation, he called me over to see where the actual filter is. The filter is mounted so low that you CANNOT go through deep puddles or standing water or risk sucking in water into engine & that's never a good thing. The bottom of this filter is just above the plastic tray. But that's where it needs to be to suck in cool air. This is from the installation instructions..." CAUTION: The Air filter has been positioned low to maximize the performance of your vehicle.
Extreme care should be taken in wet conditions as excessive water in the filter can lead to engine damage."
I paid $168 with shipping on Amazon around 2 months ago.