I'm a new member and anxious to begin upgrading.When subscribers refer to adding the K&N filter are they usually just dropping in the new element or adding on the more expensive kit?What are the advantages or disadvantages besides ease of installation and price?

 

The K & N Filter replaces your exsisting filter, it's as easy as that.....It costs around 50 bucks (give or take a few) and will increase your gas mileage and HP to Some extent.....the benefits are that is a lifetime filter, you only clean and "recharge" it ( with a kit from K & N ) every 50,000 miles. You will notice a difference when you step on the gas with Throttle Response....as for the negatives, I really don't know of any.....

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98 F-150,4x4, 5.4L,Lariat,Ext. Cab, Gibson Cat-Back, K&N Filter, Bulldog Stainless Nerf Bars, Soft Top bed Cover, Duraliner,Captains Chairs,Off Road Package, Superchip,3.55 rear,every option you could get except for the towing package.......

 

Is the FIPK kit that much better than the K&N replacement?

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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....

 

Couldn't wait popped in a K&N filter.What next.Reading all these posts is worse than reading a catalog.If you didn't read them you probably wouldn't buy anything.Got a feelin the filter won't be my last purchase.

1998 f-150,5.4L,limited slip,off road package,bud deflector,smitty built nerf bar,K&N,pioneer 10 disc changer.

 

Blackston....did you feel much of a difference after dropping in the new filter? be honest now....

 

HI Darren dude to be honest with you i installed a K/N filter on my 97 F-150 4.6
engine. i did notice a little power increase
but i did however gain a half of a mile on
the gallon on my gas mileage wich i figure
in about 10.000 miles gas being a average of
a $1.00 to $1.15 were i live it will have paid for itself. i think it is $50.00 well
spent plus you never have to buy a filter again. i figure the old paper filter runs
$14 to $16 dollars a piece you buy 3 of them
and you have already spent enough to have
bought a K/N filter. so yes i would recomend
buying one to anyone plus you get a nice
throaty sound under the hood when you get on
it! something you wont hear with a paper air
filter. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

 

Noticed a little power increase,still passes anything but a gas station.

 

I put in a K&N this weekend along with a set of Flowmasters and the difference is really incredible. I'd keep it the way it is and be happy if I didn't hear about how much bang for the buck you get out of a Superchip. That's coming soon! These trucks are big and heavy and need all the help they can get, so anything you put in is worth it!

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1999 F150 4x4 SuperCab, Deep Wedgewood Blue, ORP, 4-Wheel ABS, Loaded, Flowmaster 50 series, K&N, Tint, Westin Nerf Bars, Pioneer DEH-3000.

 

I think you are talking about the K&N [FIPK]
FILTER INJECTION PERFORMANCE KIT, this cost
161.00 and will add 12-15 hp.
joe

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1999XLT,Supercab,Gold,5.4Styleside,Superchip,
Rockford Fosgate 400a4
MTX-5000,Subs,Uniden radar detector

 

Joe,what does just dropping the filter in add vs FPIK?

 

For General Info:


K&N warning....long: posted 8/30, very interesting, but all will not agree......Dogcam

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dogcam@myf150.com
97 Lariat s/c 4x2 5.4
all mods off, turning it
in for a new 00

 

This topic should fall under "After market" heading, and if it was put up in that topic,you people with questions about K&N and air filter systems could put all the + and - together on what to buy.
There's is questions of concern out there on this issue, someone speak up!.........Dogcam

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dogcam@myf150.com
97 Lariat s/c 4x2 5.4
all mods off, turning it
in for a new 00

 

OH! MY,I forgot school is in session.This was my first post ever and i don't have a clue how it ended up under exhaust heading.After posting it i couldn't find it.Please advise would hate to get any demerits.

 

Advice taken,you know those rookies with stock trucks.

 

Hey Blackson, I was just trying to tell you to go to the "after market topics,2 different times, they have good quetions and answers to your K&N set up.
I was in no way trying to be a smart ***, but some times it take one to know one...........10-4

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Dogcam
dogcam@myf150.com
97 Lariat s/c 4x2 5.4
all mods off, turning it
in for a new 00



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