K&N filter: Is it worth it
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I have one, and if there are any HP gains or mpg gains they are extremely minimal. I like it because I don't have to replace the air filter all the time and if I go to get an oil change, they don't come out telling me i need a new air filter. They see the sticker and don't touch it. I think it pays for itself by not replacing the filter often. Mine has 42,000 miles on it.
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Even if it doesn't increase engine performance over the life of the truck you'll save a load of money on filters verses replaceing paper filters ever other oil change or so. I put 180,000 on my last K&N cai and would still clean up just like new. One of the first things to go into the new one.
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Hi.
Look guys ... a drop-in filter is a potential money saver, no more.
Drop-in filters do NOT add any power.
Here's a link from an intake manufacturer.... come to your own conclusions:
http://www.trueflow.com/docs/dyno/filter.pdf
'Nuff said.
Cheers
Bubba
Look guys ... a drop-in filter is a potential money saver, no more.
Drop-in filters do NOT add any power.
Here's a link from an intake manufacturer.... come to your own conclusions:
http://www.trueflow.com/docs/dyno/filter.pdf
'Nuff said.
Cheers
Bubba
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K&N Drop-in worth it
When I bought mine I only noticed a very small amount of pep in her step, but the true benefit to buying the K&N drop-in is that it is the last air filter you will have to buy for that truck. Look at the cost for the next five years.. if you figure on changing it 2 times a year. the K&N is one payment of $35...the Fram filters are $12 each 12x2=24x5=$120....Motorcraft filters cost $30 each 30x2=60x5=$300
So $35 vs $120 or $300?
I would say it is worth it.
(found my filter prices at Advanced Auto.com)
So $35 vs $120 or $300?
I would say it is worth it.
(found my filter prices at Advanced Auto.com)
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you all on this... I installed a K&N drop-in filter, and I've noticed at least 25+ extra HP, and upwards of 40 lbs/ft of torque. My MPG went up probably 3-5 mpg. I also noticed some additional benefits that I wasn't expecting: it fixed the mis-alignment of my frontend, quieted my squeeling brakes, made my sound system louder, and somehow managed to reduce the balance of one of my credit cards by $5000! So all in all, I say DEFINATELY get a K&N filter right away.
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you all on this... I installed a K&N drop-in filter, and I've noticed at least 25+ extra HP, and upwards of 40 lbs/ft of torque. My MPG went up probably 3-5 mpg. I also noticed some additional benefits that I wasn't expecting: it fixed the mis-alignment of my frontend, quieted my squeeling brakes, made my sound system louder, and somehow managed to reduce the balance of one of my credit cards by $5000! So all in all, I say DEFINATELY get a K&N filter right away.
25+ HP sounds real good with only K&N filter
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See i told you their worth it
Originally Posted by bamorris2
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you all on this... I installed a K&N drop-in filter, and I've noticed at least 25+ extra HP, and upwards of 40 lbs/ft of torque. My MPG went up probably 3-5 mpg. I also noticed some additional benefits that I wasn't expecting: it fixed the mis-alignment of my frontend, quieted my squeeling brakes, made my sound system louder, and somehow managed to reduce the balance of one of my credit cards by $5000! So all in all, I say DEFINATELY get a K&N filter right away.
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you all on this... I installed a K&N drop-in filter, and I've noticed at least 25+ extra HP, and upwards of 40 lbs/ft of torque. My MPG went up probably 3-5 mpg. I also noticed some additional benefits that I wasn't expecting: it fixed the mis-alignment of my frontend, quieted my squeeling brakes, made my sound system louder, and somehow managed to reduce the balance of one of my credit cards by $5000! So all in all, I say DEFINATELY get a K&N filter right away.