k and N air filter

BDaily · May 5th, 2008, 09:36 PM

is it worth getting the filter? Cuz for fifty bucks cant you get something that will give you a HP gain. It says it will give 15HP but i doubt that. Any help is greatly appricated

Thanks guys
Bryan

importdestroyer · May 5th, 2008, 09:44 PM

I haven't seen one yet that gave that. Most are 1-3 hp at best. CAI will result in better power. One the other hand, better flowing and will catch more dust. Maybe a better free flowing muffler will result in more power than the filter for around the same price minus labor which shouldn't be much.

dgt_mustang · May 5th, 2008, 09:47 PM

either way its gonna feel good to say you have a K&N

o'reillys autoparts store sells rewashable fram filters now to.

supermachone · May 5th, 2008, 10:03 PM

nah dude if you dont already have a CAI get one of those, its a nice starting bolt on and you wont see much gain at all, but better than just a filter

but then down the line get a K&N filter for ur CAI cause most likely the filter you get with it wont be very good

jhumphrey4 · May 5th, 2008, 10:11 PM

i've heard that plus the hp gain.. and i've heard it will give you better fuel economy.. is that true?

tigerfan2771 · May 5th, 2008, 11:29 PM

with the cai or just the filter? you wont feel any gains whatsoever with just the filter.

gooberhead320 · May 6th, 2008, 01:30 AM

you can buy mine for 35 shipped, was used for maybe 50 miles but i got a ebay cai and it wouldnt fit so i have to buy another that will fit

MWWarlord · May 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Yeah I had a K&N drop in filter too. I upgraded to a BOMZ CAI. I would suggest getting the CAI from americanmuscle, then doing the install yourself. However, a good filter is important.

RavensChild · May 6th, 2008, 04:50 PM

not worth it. If you have a ebay CAI that filter is all you need. You dont need to go and pay another 50 bucks on top of it for a filter that will add maybe 2hp. Its not worth the money. Just keep the filter you have

MWWarlord · May 6th, 2008, 05:00 PM

The filter that comes with the AM CAI is just fine. The good e-bay deals are gone though.

00v6newbie · May 6th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Unless you buy the KN kit, your only buying a filter for its name IMO. Never the less, KN is a good brand but dont expect no huge gain, or even 15hp.

yellowstang6r · May 7th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by BDaily

is it worth getting the filter? Cuz for fifty bucks cant you get something that will give you a HP gain. It says it will give 15HP but i doubt that. Any help is greatly appricated

Thanks guys
Bryan

No, just get a cheap CAI. It'll be like 20 bucks more and give better gas mileage and air flow, plus makes a cool lil sound haha. When i say better, i dont mean huge gains, but for an extra 20 dollars it'll be worth it.

15hp

Sorry to burst ur bubble but you wont ever see that.

May 5th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#1
BDaily Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT TOO SLOW AT HURRY UP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elkhorn (Omaha) Nebraska Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	k and N air filter is it worth getting the filter? Cuz for fifty bucks cant you get something that will give you a HP gain. It says it will give 15HP but i doubt that. Any help is greatly appricated Thanks guys Bryan __________________ 1999 Coupe 4.6L Flowmaster catback BBK underdrive Pulleys Steeda Tri-ax Shifter Lowered w/ steeda bumpsteer kit 3.73 Gears Cold air intake Throttle body spacer Profesional Products Plenum BBK 70mm Throttlebody BBK Longtubes and H pipe

May 5th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#4
supermachone Shake N' Bake 1984 Corvette Kessel Run @ Less Than 12 Parsecs Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 5,090 iTrader: 2 reviews	nah dude if you dont already have a CAI get one of those, its a nice starting bolt on and you wont see much gain at all, but better than just a filter but then down the line get a K&N filter for ur CAI cause most likely the filter you get with it wont be very good __________________ BONER CREW EMPLOYEE - PACKAGE INSPECTOR #1

May 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#8
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I had a K&N drop in filter too. I upgraded to a BOMZ CAI. I would suggest getting the CAI from americanmuscle, then doing the install yourself. However, a good filter is important. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

May 6th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#10
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	The filter that comes with the AM CAI is just fine. The good e-bay deals are gone though. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

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May 5th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#2
importdestroyer Regular 2004 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	I haven't seen one yet that gave that. Most are 1-3 hp at best. CAI will result in better power. One the other hand, better flowing and will catch more dust. Maybe a better free flowing muffler will result in more power than the filter for around the same price minus labor which shouldn't be much.

May 5th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#5
jhumphrey4 Regular 2001 V6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've heard that plus the hp gain.. and i've heard it will give you better fuel economy.. is that true?

May 5th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#6
tigerfan2771 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 235 iTrader: 0 reviews	with the cai or just the filter? you wont feel any gains whatsoever with just the filter.

May 6th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#11
00v6newbie Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unless you buy the KN kit, your only buying a filter for its name IMO. Never the less, KN is a good brand but dont expect no huge gain, or even 15hp.

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