K&N Good or Bad?
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GTA, ON
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
K&N Good or Bad?
I have been doing some reading about K&N air filters, and one disturbing thing I've read is that they don't filter as well as paper filters. Since they are high-flow first and foremost, they don't filter quite as well. K&N says 99% efficient compared to OEM. Is this enough to do any damage to my car?
Also, just wondering on if anyone actually finds they get better fuel mileage with these, and if they feel they were worth the money.
Also, just wondering on if anyone actually finds they get better fuel mileage with these, and if they feel they were worth the money.
#3
Re: (Smurf4JDM)
yes, K&N is a very good brand. I have NEVER heard of anyones motor getting jacked up from using one. As far as im concerned, its one of the best filter to use
#4
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rochester, New York, United States
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: K&N Good or Bad? (andy_sayers)
K&N is a trusted, tried and true filter that works...you won't have to worry about anything, other than recharging (cleaning) it once in a while. I tried an AEM filter for a while but it didn't hold up that well *shrugs*
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Re: (TDSI99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TDSI99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes, K&N is a very good brand. I have NEVER heard of anyones motor getting jacked up from using one. As far as im concerned, its one of the best filter to use</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've got the drop in k/n filter and works great. it is a pain recharging/cleaning it but o well...
i've got the drop in k/n filter and works great. it is a pain recharging/cleaning it but o well...
#6
Re: (bmoua)
Ive had k&n filters on 2 of my cars and know DOZENS of people running them.....k&n also has a Japanese branch called gruppe-m that makes filters for NSX's and other high end cars.....very very good filters....2 thumbs up in my book
#7
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (5)
Re: (bmoua)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bmoua »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i've got the drop in k/n filter and works great. it is a pain recharging/cleaning it but o well...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unscrew the clamp
Take off the filter
Spray with cleaner and let sit for 10 mins (Recharge kit)
Wash off filter with hose and let dry
Spray with oil (Recharge kit)
That doesnt seem like much of a pain, I just did it two days ago. The thing that sucks is waiting for it to dry, take that out and its a 5-7 minute job.
i've got the drop in k/n filter and works great. it is a pain recharging/cleaning it but o well...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unscrew the clamp
Take off the filter
Spray with cleaner and let sit for 10 mins (Recharge kit)
Wash off filter with hose and let dry
Spray with oil (Recharge kit)
That doesnt seem like much of a pain, I just did it two days ago. The thing that sucks is waiting for it to dry, take that out and its a 5-7 minute job.
Trending Topics
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Re: (95ProjectEJ1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95ProjectEJ1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Unscrew the clamp
Take off the filter
Spray with cleaner and let sit for 10 mins (Recharge kit)
Wash off filter with hose and let dry
Spray with oil (Recharge kit)
That doesnt seem like much of a pain, I just did it two days ago. The thing that sucks is waiting for it to dry, take that out and its a 5-7 minute job.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
its a pain becuz i dont have enough money to spare to buy the cleaning kit haha...even though its about $11...i'm dead broke...sucks being a college student
Unscrew the clamp
Take off the filter
Spray with cleaner and let sit for 10 mins (Recharge kit)
Wash off filter with hose and let dry
Spray with oil (Recharge kit)
That doesnt seem like much of a pain, I just did it two days ago. The thing that sucks is waiting for it to dry, take that out and its a 5-7 minute job.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
its a pain becuz i dont have enough money to spare to buy the cleaning kit haha...even though its about $11...i'm dead broke...sucks being a college student
#12
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 8,294
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (bmoua)
K&N is a good filter, if not GREAT! I have a short ram Typhoon Intake from K&N that I got off ebay new from K&N auctions for only $55 shipped. It's my 2nd one on my 2nd Civic. I also had one for my RSX and they work awesome! Take this from a guy who's had experience with ebay, AEM Cold Air, Fujita, and Injen all installed on my cars. I love the k&n and it does stay pretty clean I might ad. But then again, I strive to take excellent care and precautions with each of my cars.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VTC_CiViC
Forced Induction
31
04-24-2002 09:46 PM