K&N air filter opinions
#22
#23
A K&N filter is available now Part # 33-2422. K&N Air Filter, Air Intake and Oil Filter by Vehicle Search
Last edited by reako; 04-19-2009 at 12:11 AM.
#27
I will try and snap some when mine comes in next week.
Not trying to pick any power, but I'll never have to replace this filter ever, and for $46 shipped is not a bad investment IMO.
Not trying to pick any power, but I'll never have to replace this filter ever, and for $46 shipped is not a bad investment IMO.
#29
I guess that is another way to look at it. I agree. Clean it every 5k or so and you will make your money back and then some.
#30
You may want to save an old filter and put it back in. If you take your care into the dealer with a non OEM they may blame it for any issues or say you voided the warranty. That's why I won't get another chevy
#31
Magnuson/Moss act - Limitations if you damage something you void the warranty. If a bad dealer repair center deceides to say you put in an air filter that has oil in it and then claims it damaged a sensor or something else you have to disprove it. I know I have had to deal with it before.
#32
You'd have to be a bumbling idiot to hydrolock an engine from applying too much oil to an air filter.
#33
I'd rather put money in to wheels and suspension items that you can actually feel and get your money's worth.
#34
+1
No oiled gauze will ever filter as good as a paper filter.
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report
No oiled gauze will ever filter as good as a paper filter.
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report
#36
Theres no way to dyno a filter. Most dyno's vary 2-3% each run, which is about 2-3 hp in a fit so theres no way to tell if the filter was the cause for the change in numbers or was it just variation in the dyno.
#38
Moon
#39
Here are the pics of the K&N installed:
Stock filter for comparison:
K&N:
K&N side pic which is a lot thinner than stock:
K&N installed:
Removed top chamber lid for extra air flow:
The K&N fit great as it should. I removed the top of the first chamber box which is held on by two screws. In the box, in the bottom left corner is a small opening that can now be used to pull extra air in instead of redirecting air which acts as a intake silencer. With that top removed the car now has a SMALL but noticeable growl under hard acceleration. The opening is very small and far away from the engine that I am not to concerned about any hot air being drawn in (no more than an open element aftermarket intake would).
*Just a side note: The MAF sensor is housed in the upper air box of the filter housing so handle with care.
For $50 bucks not a bad deal and I'll never have to replace it. I don't expect any major power gain, but I'd be happy with a 1 MPG gain. The Fit is a very efficient car already I'm just helping her breathe a little easier now.
Stock filter for comparison:
K&N:
K&N side pic which is a lot thinner than stock:
K&N installed:
Removed top chamber lid for extra air flow:
The K&N fit great as it should. I removed the top of the first chamber box which is held on by two screws. In the box, in the bottom left corner is a small opening that can now be used to pull extra air in instead of redirecting air which acts as a intake silencer. With that top removed the car now has a SMALL but noticeable growl under hard acceleration. The opening is very small and far away from the engine that I am not to concerned about any hot air being drawn in (no more than an open element aftermarket intake would).
*Just a side note: The MAF sensor is housed in the upper air box of the filter housing so handle with care.
For $50 bucks not a bad deal and I'll never have to replace it. I don't expect any major power gain, but I'd be happy with a 1 MPG gain. The Fit is a very efficient car already I'm just helping her breathe a little easier now.