Stock Air Filter vs K&R Air Filter
Is anybody aware of what happens when you swap the stock air filter for a K&N Air Filter? Overheard a conversation about this swap, but am unsure what happens (if anything).
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I'm not sure about a "K&R" , but you get better air flow over stock when you swap in a K&N.
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Thanks - Yeah, I made a mistake in the name-brand. Couldn't remember (senior moment - and I do mean senior moment as I am 60) the actual name brand. Thanks for the feedback.
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No problem , and us Retired folks need to stick together with all these youngin's here.:)
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Just a better degree of air flow. There's a secondary mesh screen that can be removed as well.
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Originally Posted by jnaval
(Post 3357882)
Just a better degree of air flow. There's a secondary mesh screen that can be removed as well.
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I've heard it's for emissions reasons, I don't think you'll gain much but some people remove it anyway.
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That secondary mesh screen is part of your FEDERAL MANDATED SMOG CONTROL. It is a charcol filter. remove it and be prepared to deal with the Feds when it comes time to smog ( it can cost you your car), it comes with a hefty fine.
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^ Only in states with CARB restrictions. Adding an intake removes the charcoal filter too...
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
(Post 3359055)
^ Only in states with CARB restrictions. Adding an intake removes the charcoal filter too...
And you will notice , most posters that are reading or showing an interest in this thread , the OP , Me , are all from the Great State of Arnold , oops California. And not all have the filter ( my 2004 doesn't , never has ). It started in , IIRC 2006.5 . |
With a dropin all you really get is peace-of-mind knowing that there's one less maintenance item to service.
What others are saying is they have either removed their charcoal filter or replaced it altogether with a cold-air intake. Removing the charcoal filter is illegal & will throw a CEL, but which state besides CA bothers to even look (for now)? The TRD supercharger intake must retain the carbon filter to be CARB legal. Aside from the dropin, K&N makes a CARB legal version that does add more than the 1 to 2 hp you get from the dropin- Typhoon69-8608TFK |
One of the things I love about not living in the state of Arnold, no ARB emission restrictions when it comes to aftermarket emissions. I've never seen one of our cars throw a CEL when the intake is changed (correctly) or the charcoal filter is removed. Personally speaking, the charcoal filter needs to be user serviceable since it is a filter. I mean seriously, have you guys ever seen a self cleaning filter that doesn't need maintenance? Dremel is your friend.
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I'll be the one to bump this thread. But How long (years) can a K&N Cone filter be used for (not a drop in, its for a CAI)?
I have had mine for 3 years now, and it has been maintained well. Now much longer can I use it before just buying a new one and start fresh? Thanks. |
Originally Posted by StatuSCheckA
(Post 3473657)
I'll be the one to bump this thread. But How long (years) can a K&N Cone filter be used for (not a drop in, its for a CAI)?
I have had mine for 3 years now, and it has been maintained well. Now much longer can I use it before just buying a new one and start fresh? Thanks. Chance sare the car will die before you need a new one if taken care of properly.:icon_smile: |
Lol thanks pal, I'll continue doing what I've been doing then...
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