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kutch720 · 08-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Anyone out there put the K&N air filter in? Just wondering if there were any improvements in performance? Most likely going to buy one. Just wanted to know. Thanks

Dynabyte · 08-11-2009, 11:29 PM

I'll let you know, my K&N just arrived today. Many here say that a CAI will require a tune to have a significant difference in performance. I'd rather spend 50-ish for now and see what happens with the stock setup. Every car I've installed a K&N filter in seemed to like it, and hopefully it will be an improvement.

kutch720 · 08-11-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynabyte

I'll let you know, my K&N just arrived today. Many here say that a CAI will require a tune to have a significant difference in performance. I'd rather spend 50-ish for now and see what happens with the stock setup. Every car I've installed a K&N filter in seemed to like it, and hopefully it will be an improvement.

That would be great. I am sure it will be better than the stock filter. Did you order through a local parts shop or did you go through K&N store? How long does shipping take?

scrming · 08-12-2009, 05:17 AM

I was going through withdrawals... i haven't modded my car in weeks! So I ordered one... LOL! Not going to dyno it but I'll make some back to back passes at the track and see if it makes any difference... LOL

97one · 08-12-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

I was going through withdrawals... i haven't modded my car in weeks! So I ordered one... LOL! Not going to dyno it but I'll make some back to back passes at the track and see if it makes any difference... LOL

Scrming,
Very good, Let us know your results with the filter when you can.
I can't decide which Air intake System to buy.
So I might just try just the K&N filter for now, but I will wait for your results........
Where did you buy yours ? Prices seem to be all about the same.

scrming · 08-12-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 97one

Scrming,
Very good, Let us know your results with the filter when you can.
I can't decide which Air intake System to buy.
So I might just try just the K&N filter for now, but I will wait for your results........
Where did you buy yours ? Prices seem to be all about the same.

bought it directly from K&N... K&N had free shipping!

Mojave · 08-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Make sure to wipe off the extra oil when you get it. They drench that thing. When I took my G8s air out and put in a CAI there was a puddle of that red oil in the bottom of the stock air box.

camaro guy · 08-12-2009, 04:18 PM

your not going to see much gains from an air filter. wont notice anything. oh and there are numerous threads on this.

Dynabyte · 08-12-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kutch720

That would be great. I am sure it will be better than the stock filter. Did you order through a local parts shop or did you go through K&N store? How long does shipping take?

I picked it up at the local Autozone - took a day to get it in from their central location. I've only driven it a few miles and it isn't any worse than what's in there - haven't had the chance to get on it and see how much better it is. I certainly won't be doing any track passes like Scrming tho - wish I could

mr_desmo · 08-12-2009, 09:05 PM

if you want power with just filter change buy a BMC race filter

97one · 08-12-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_desmo

if you want power with just filter change buy a BMC race filter

Where do you find them ?
All I could find was one for the CORVETTE, none for the CAMARO........

Deeboe · 08-12-2009, 09:47 PM

with a filter, you will notice maybe a slight increase in accleration, and 0.somthing in gas mileage Thats about it, no reason to get it especially if you thininking about buying a CAI. KnN should've been all over this by now. Im going with vararam...heard very good things from smart car guys about it.

ZZcamaro · 08-12-2009, 10:00 PM

If you are looking for the filters, I do have about 25 in stock. Feel free to get in touch if you are looking to order!

scrming · 08-13-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Deeboe

with a filter, you will notice maybe a slight increase in accleration, and 0.somthing in gas mileage Thats about it, no reason to get it especially if you thininking about buying a CAI. KnN should've been all over this by now. Im going with vararam...heard very good things from smart car guys about it.

Holding off on a CAI...

One thing about a K&N is I'm much more likely to maintain it and keep it in tip-top shape than I am a disposable paper filter... LOL

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Dynabyte Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/NPP Red Hot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 264	I'll let you know, my K&N just arrived today. Many here say that a CAI will require a tune to have a significant difference in performance. I'd rather spend 50-ish for now and see what happens with the stock setup. Every car I've installed a K&N filter in seemed to like it, and hopefully it will be an improvement.

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camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	your not going to see much gains from an air filter. wont notice anything. oh and there are numerous threads on this.

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