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Originally Posted by zebra
true, but a performance filter (in most cases, especially if it's an open filter instead of a box) is going to have a higher CFM than the stock one, so you'll get a little extra performance. i think it's worth it.
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Originally Posted by TLSTWIN
exactly, it isn't as much a maintenance saving issue as it is a performance increase with perks.
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Ok, but that's not what he was talking about. Re-read what he wrote:
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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader
I love when people mention the benefit of never having to replace the filter... [...] So thats replacing the filter 7 times over 100k miles. $49 total.... Vs $85 for the K&N...
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As for performance, if you think GM's engineers are so crappy that they can't figure enough flow for the engine they put in the car...well, WTF? It's not a grocery getter/econobox/luxury car, it's not going to have those kind of design compromises. Now, OTOH, if you've done
other mods that might cause more
WOT@redline power then I could see needing to upgrade the intake and exhaust.