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47Ronin · 10-16-2019, 02:48 AM

Does anyone know if the RP-5168 K&N UNIVERSAL AIR FILTER fits our Z28?

Zslash28 · 10-16-2019, 07:27 AM

Why not buy an OEM unit? They say Z/28 on them.

ronchev · 10-16-2019, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Why not buy an OEM unit? They say Z/28 on them.

Agreed, and I can't imagine a universal K&N being any cheaper than the factory unit.

47Ronin · 10-16-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Why not buy an OEM unit? They say Z/28 on them.

Because this filter is the same one sold with this K & N PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM: https://www.knfilters.com/cold-air-i...-intake-system

The whole system is supposed to deliver 20 hp more power than the OEM system. I think the most authoritative in this whole system is the filter, which gives you more power.

Would you not agree with that?

MX621 · 10-16-2019, 12:15 PM

1970judge · 10-16-2019, 12:20 PM

To answer your original question...maybe? Our factory filters have a funky clamp, which makes for a funky mount. So, maybe?

To the above, no not really. The filter off that kit and the filter off our car are essentially thr same, mounting aside. You’ll pick up roughly 0.00 HP. And no, a good amount of power actually is from the tube inlet being smooth, not having silencers in it.

HoodCheck · 10-16-2019, 12:23 PM

K&N ALWAYS advertises that they get more HP; in reality, I don't think I've ever heard of a case where they *actually* do. I know everytime I've used them, I've gained nothing but noise and lost gas mileage.

1970judge · 10-16-2019, 12:34 PM

Now, if they’ll sell you just the tube....then by all means. Thats probably worth a couple HP.

Gbland60 · 10-16-2019, 01:47 PM

I've heard the oil on those filters will mess with the MAF sensor IDK never tried one on mine but you might check into that.

pzero · 10-16-2019, 01:58 PM

No they will not. I've already did my research and tried. With OEM filter they have a funky clip that will only fit with OEM. With K&N, you'll have to change out the plastic tube fitting or create a notch top and bottom to fit the OEM plastic tube fitting. If you do go with K&N, check the diameter of the filter...I think the K&N is bigger than OEM filter. My understanding is Z/28 OEM filters are made by K&N, I could be wrong, but I heard it somewhere.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

1970judge · 10-16-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pzero

No they will not. I've already did my research and tried. With OEM filter they have a funky clip that will only fit with OEM. With K&N, you'll have to change out the plastic tube fitting or create a notch top and bottom to fit the OEM plastic tube fitting. If you do go with K&N, check the diameter of the filter...I think the K&N is bigger than OEM filter. My understanding is Z/28 OEM filters are made by K&N, I could be wrong, but I heard it somewhere.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

^^ this. Thats what I was referring to. The clip is weird. And yes, it IS K/N

47Ronin · 10-16-2019, 03:17 PM

Thank you for your answers and opinions.
I've found a video from a German tuner on youtube - JP Performance - where a Camaro gen. 6 was tested on a dynamometer before and after installation of such a performance kit by K&N. In fact, the Camaro has LOST in performance, about 10 HP - as you have written. I think I'll keep my hands off and stay with the OEM filter.

Here is the video: https://youtu.be/yyyq0cxLdWQ

pzero · 10-16-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 47Ronin

Thank you for your answers and opinions.
I've found a video from a German tuner on youtube - JP Performance - where a Camaro gen. 6 was tested on a dynamometer before and after installation of such a performance kit by K&N. In fact, the Camaro has LOST in performance, about 10 HP - as you have written. I think I'll keep my hands off and stay with the OEM filter.

Here is the video: https://youtu.be/yyyq0cxLdWQ

sehr interessantes Video. ich danke Ihnen für das Teilen

What part of Germany do you live. I use to have a German friend who lived in Karlsruhe who had a 1989 black IROC-Z. He had a bike shop called Reiner.
I use to live in Karlsruhe, well I was stationed there. He and I both had the same Z with same black color. Good times in Germany. No speed limits on freeway!

47Ronin · 10-17-2019, 02:13 AM

Komme aus Hannover. ��

Viele Grüße!

10-16-2019, 02:48 AM	#1
47Ronin Drives: Camaro Z/28 - 2015 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 92	RP-5168 K&N UNIVERSAL AIR FILTER Does anyone know if the RP-5168 K&N UNIVERSAL AIR FILTER fits our Z28?

10-16-2019, 07:27 AM	#2
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10-16-2019, 12:20 PM	#6
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	To answer your original question...maybe? Our factory filters have a funky clamp, which makes for a funky mount. So, maybe? To the above, no not really. The filter off that kit and the filter off our car are essentially thr same, mounting aside. You’ll pick up roughly 0.00 HP. And no, a good amount of power actually is from the tube inlet being smooth, not having silencers in it.

10-16-2019, 12:23 PM	#7
HoodCheck Drives: 2018 ZLE (M6/hyper blue) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 762	K&N ALWAYS advertises that they get more HP; in reality, I don't think I've ever heard of a case where they actually do. I know everytime I've used them, I've gained nothing but noise and lost gas mileage.

10-16-2019, 12:34 PM	#8
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	Now, if they’ll sell you just the tube....then by all means. Thats probably worth a couple HP.

10-16-2019, 01:47 PM	#9
Gbland60 Drives: 2015 z28 Black w/ac #645 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 337 View My Garage	I've heard the oil on those filters will mess with the MAF sensor IDK never tried one on mine but you might check into that.

10-16-2019, 01:58 PM	#10
pzero Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #968 Silver Ice M Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 365	No they will not. I've already did my research and tried. With OEM filter they have a funky clip that will only fit with OEM. With K&N, you'll have to change out the plastic tube fitting or create a notch top and bottom to fit the OEM plastic tube fitting. If you do go with K&N, check the diameter of the filter...I think the K&N is bigger than OEM filter. My understanding is Z/28 OEM filters are made by K&N, I could be wrong, but I heard it somewhere. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

10-16-2019, 03:17 PM	#12
47Ronin Drives: Camaro Z/28 - 2015 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 92	Thank you for your answers and opinions. I've found a video from a German tuner on youtube - JP Performance - where a Camaro gen. 6 was tested on a dynamometer before and after installation of such a performance kit by K&N. In fact, the Camaro has LOST in performance, about 10 HP - as you have written. I think I'll keep my hands off and stay with the OEM filter. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/yyyq0cxLdWQ

10-17-2019, 02:13 AM	#14
47Ronin Drives: Camaro Z/28 - 2015 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 92	Komme aus Hannover. �� Viele Grüße!