mavila66

hey guys,im new to this forum,but i was wondering what air filter was better, the k and n or the trd from the dealer.if anyone can chime in and give me an idea or wich is better or if they are the same ,as far as performance etc...mainley cant find the k and n model 332211 anywhere but special order,thanx for any feed back,are they woth the extra bucks?

Chops

I’d go with the K&N, a lot of people gripe about them causing a CEL due to the MAF getting some oil on it or some such due to the filter being oiled. The only way this can happen is if you over oil it.

I've had a K&N filter on my car for almost a year, and I've yet to have it cause any problems. I love it because it's reusable until... something happens to it and it gets damaged, which won't happen unless you mishandle it.

And most auto-part stores don't carry a lot of makes unless it's a really popular car, so you'd be better off ordering it online. Try Jegs.com

bB2NER

I love my K&N. I use them in all my vehicles. They are easy to clean and flow air like a SOB. They go for like 40 bucks shipped on-line and well worth the wait. Make sure you get the cleaning and re-oil kit also at like Autozone.

xA_Factor

They'll both perform the same. Expect no more than 1-2 hp, if that. But, the biggest plus is you'll never have to buy another air filter again. You can usually find the TRD for less than $50...really no more than the K@N. I'm sure Sparks could help you out.

prboyxb

i have the trd since i got my car in may 05 only clean it once and
no problemwhat so ever.

Jhhnn

Whichever one you can find at the best price- both are quality products, any performance difference being imperceptible...

I went with the TRD just to avoid any potential warranty hassles. Unlikely, but it's tough for any bonehead service writer to argue with genuine toyota parts...

13edge

I doubt they'll argue about it, but every TRD part, down the the most trivial thing I checked on the Scion site says Scion does not warranty it, and it may even void other Scion warranties.

Chops

That's pretty weird... do you think K&N makes the filter for them? I know the CAI is a re-designed AEM and doesn't Hotchkis make the strut bars?

bB2NER

When it comes to Toyota warranties... Any excuse (to void it) is a good excuse.

jwaj2002

they told me when I brought my car in because the headlights shut off the day I bought it, that it came with the wrong alternator on it and it was my fault, thusly wasn't covered under warrant, and would cost more then the car to replace...stupid service jerks

bB2NER

I've been very lucky not having to get any warranty work done. I'd prolly be in jail for hurting service personnel for messing up something on my toaster.

jwaj2002

I want to hurt them, the nearest other scion service center, is an extra 20 or 30 miles, that 50 or 60 miles for service on my car