Installed the K&N but have a question
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Originally Posted by zdr2k
porsche KnN I got from Vivid was not encased in plastic. No oil for me. Because I love my MAF.
Take a look at it, if the element looks "reddish", it is oiled......it would look off-white to white if it is not oiled (as in after cleaning, prior to re-oiling)
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Originally Posted by ZX9RCAM
I am pretty sure it was oiled anyway.
Take a look at it, if the element looks "reddish", it is oiled......it would look off-white to white if it is not oiled (as in after cleaning, prior to re-oiling)
Take a look at it, if the element looks "reddish", it is oiled......it would look off-white to white if it is not oiled (as in after cleaning, prior to re-oiling)
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I don't know why people clean their K&N filter every year.... I have had my K&N filter for 3 years and about 40,000 km and have not cleaned it yet... I inspect it.. it's still pink and has some dirt on the bottom end...
K&N specifically states in the instructions that the filter will work better with dirt trapped underneath (as that acts as a natural filter) and recommend service intervals of 50,000 MILES (approx 80,000 km)...
no need to clean these things every year...
K&N specifically states in the instructions that the filter will work better with dirt trapped underneath (as that acts as a natural filter) and recommend service intervals of 50,000 MILES (approx 80,000 km)...
no need to clean these things every year...
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Originally Posted by jaded996
Does anyone have the measurement for the cone filter? My car is at home and I am at work. I want to order that dryfilter to be safe.
AEM 21-2049DK AEM DryFlow Air Filters - 3.50" Short Neck 9" Element
$44 from horsepowerfreaks.com
I measured the KnN and has ~8" element, 3.5 intake. 9" should fit in the area where the original filter was.
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Originally Posted by zdr2k
I bought this one
AEM 21-2049DK AEM DryFlow Air Filters - 3.50" Short Neck 9" Element
$44 from horsepowerfreaks.com
I measured the KnN and has ~8" element, 3.5 intake. 9" should fit in the area where the original filter was.
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AEM 21-2049DK AEM DryFlow Air Filters - 3.50" Short Neck 9" Element
$44 from horsepowerfreaks.com
I measured the KnN and has ~8" element, 3.5 intake. 9" should fit in the area where the original filter was.
later
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Originally Posted by C70Pete
I don't know why people clean their K&N filter every year.... I have had my K&N filter for 3 years and about 40,000 km and have not cleaned it yet... I inspect it.. it's still pink and has some dirt on the bottom end...
K&N specifically states in the instructions that the filter will work better with dirt trapped underneath (as that acts as a natural filter) and recommend service intervals of 50,000 MILES (approx 80,000 km)...
no need to clean these things every year...
K&N specifically states in the instructions that the filter will work better with dirt trapped underneath (as that acts as a natural filter) and recommend service intervals of 50,000 MILES (approx 80,000 km)...
no need to clean these things every year...
Maybe it's still clean after 3 years because the dirt goes right thru it ?
Re: ... K&N recommends service intervals of 50.000 miles(approx. 80,000 km)
How do they know if you drive in the clean mountain air of Maine , or a dirt road in Arizona?
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If these were as horrible as some on the board seem to think that they are wouldn't there be a whole lot more issues with the millions of these things that have been sold. I know of a ton of people who use aftermarket intake kits and they all have a very similar filter to the K&N.
The only time I have heard of a motor blowing up due to an intake was a kit that had a cold air tube that ran down into the lower front bumper. The person drove through a flooded area and submerged the filter, ouch!
The only time I have heard of a motor blowing up due to an intake was a kit that had a cold air tube that ran down into the lower front bumper. The person drove through a flooded area and submerged the filter, ouch!
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Originally Posted by jaded996
If these were as horrible as some on the board seem to think that they are wouldn't there be a whole lot more issues with the millions of these things that have been sold. I know of a ton of people who use aftermarket intake kits and they all have a very similar filter to the K&N.
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