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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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i was looking at the air filters from kragen and noticed that their all about the same size. (the height is like .1" off...which shouldnt matter.)

its also like $5 cheaper. that should be fine right?
they dont even have the 2009 sizes yet.
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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Waste of money, dude. You're better off saving up for a full intake or leaving it stock.
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Waste of money, dude. You're better off saving up for a full intake or leaving it stock.
I agree. You might gain 1hp, if that. I think the chance of you overoiling the damn thing and causing engine damage is greater than any benefit a K&N will give you.

I'm sticking with paper filters on my TC.
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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guess i'll be getting a cold air intake then...
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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I wonder which is more restrictive on the tC, the air filter, or that piece of cloth thingy they stick on top of the air filter on the pipe.
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