08-13-2018, 10:14 PM | #1 |
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K&N What Can I expect?
Hi I just bought a K&N Drop in Filter for my SS Camaro 6 on the floor.
I havn't installed it yet and will not get a chance until the weekend. My question to you is once installed, what can I expect performance wise? Will there be a notable difference in performance at all? |
08-13-2018, 10:17 PM | #2 |
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Nope.
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08-13-2018, 10:28 PM | #3 |
yup u'll gain a vanity
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IMHO your car will breathe better with the K&N than on the OEM filter. Likely a slight performance gain/better air flow. You are however, unlikely to "feel" any performance gains.
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08-14-2018, 12:50 AM | #5 |
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Hey wait you get a sticker! That is worth the $$$ right?
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+1 for sticker
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08-14-2018, 04:25 AM | #7 |
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You gain a smaller wallet for no advantage whats so ever. Infact, make sure you dont over oil it as that could actually cause you problems.
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08-14-2018, 06:34 AM | #8 |
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There are so many threads on so many forums about K & N. Some people rave about them, others complain and there is the over oiling issue, screwing up air flow meters, etc.
I can only comment on my own personal experience after many years of driving and using them. I think that they work. Performance gains- depends on the car and the air filter you had previously. Some OEM filters are pretty darn good quality. If you have a plan paper filter, the K & N is an upgrade. More than performance increase, I have seen a 1-3 MPG improvement. Again it depends on the car and filter, how dirty it was previously, etc. And you cannot over oil them- it's so easy to wash them and just keep spraying them with oil- just follow the directions and do not over oil.
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08-14-2018, 08:34 AM | #9 |
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There's a thread around here somewhere with a dyno test before and after and he got like 5 HP
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08-14-2018, 08:54 AM | #10 |
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You won't feel any difference in the way the car feels. On a Dyno you might pick up 3-4 HP.
I did the same thing and cut open the side of the airbox at the same time. Made a bit more noise but didn't feel anything in the seat of the pants. |
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08-14-2018, 09:33 AM | #12 |
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get a green filter instead.
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nothing
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08-14-2018, 12:06 PM | #14 |
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You could expect 15 or 20hp from the drop in filter. But in reality you will get maybe 2-5 max.
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