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Experiences with K&N drop-ins?

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Old 06-16-2011, 01:52 PM
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Experiences with K&N drop-ins?

Anyone tried these yet? I can get them fairly cheap ($60ea) so I was going to get a pair, but only if they made some difference other than noise.

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Old 06-16-2011, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ericlee303
Anyone tried these yet? I can get them fairly cheap ($60ea) so I was going to get a pair, but only if they made some difference other than noise.

TIA!
I highly doubt it, at least not any difference that you could really feel. You'd probably have more variations in your engine's performance due to variations in climate on a day to day basis than due to a K&N drop in. In any case, I'd want to see valid, independently verified, back-to-back dyno results (not hyped sales claims) before I'd waste $120 on a set. For $60 ea., I'd just buy extra OEM's and replace them more often.

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Old 06-16-2011, 02:22 PM
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I don't notice any difference in sound or performance.
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 02:24 PM
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i have them with silicone tubes i cant saw i do or dont feel anything.its a little louder when on it fully but im happy with them k&n is better than stock especially with the silicone tubes.Im not wasting over 300 plus for intakes not worht it...
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 02:27 PM
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Not bad for a stock replacement.... not necessarily a performance improvement. The money savings over time may offset initial cost.
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 02:38 PM
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yea i got a automatic lol 4 door im not using it for racing lol just mild upgrade su know thats it
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:27 PM
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Thanks guys for the advice I think at this point I'd rather have a nice dinner for the money instead.

I'm sure there are more worthwhile mods out there, but I don't really want to mod my sedan too much.
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 09:57 PM
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Any change in MPG as a result of these?
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:03 PM
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i havent really checked but throttle feels smooother,i also have the bully dog flash also.so its hard to tell ..
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:09 PM
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^glad to know im not the only one who likes the BD tuner!!
 
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:53 PM
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I have been using K&N drop-ins in 03 G35 Coupe,,, will save $$$ on long run, I get slightly better mileage..
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 02:32 PM
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^glad to know im not the only one who likes the BD tuner!!

you're one of the few. i sold mine after a couple of months to a titan owner. although it may be different now since i bought it when it first came out.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 04:05 PM
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if u need new filters go for it! u wont have to buy a filter again! u wont feel any difference but will save u money in time!
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ericlee303
Thanks guys for the advice I think at this point I'd rather have a nice dinner for the money instead.

I'm sure there are more worthwhile mods out there, but I don't really want to mod my sedan too much.
Search z tube and pop charger, relatively cheap and easy mods. I was curious like you with the K&N's but like others have said its easy to get the oem filters and change often.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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just so your know your over paying for them
i talked to a sponsor here and he could get them shipped for 90$ ish bucks for both
 


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