K&N Drop-In Air Filter
K&N Drop-In Air Filter
What kind of gains can be expected (if any) from a K&N drop in air filter? A friend of mine in an automatic Grand AM GT said he noticed a slight gain... he said it was worth it for the low cost.
Just wondering what your guys' thoughts were on this...
-Travis
Just wondering what your guys' thoughts were on this...
-Travis
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From: Nanty Glo, Pa
Originally Posted by RalliTrav05
My car is brand new (800 miles) and completely stock at the moment performance wise btw... It's a 5 speed as well, if that matters any.
Originally Posted by DiamondWhite
tbh the only way you'll see a difference from an intake is to go with a CAI...
What about the Short Ram? Dollar for dollar I'd go with that ANY DAY! I plan on buying that any day as well
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From: Nanty Glo, Pa
Originally Posted by RalliTrav05
Are you saying that the only way you'll see gain from a drop-in is if you have a CAI? or the only way to see gains period is from a CAI?
What about the Short Ram? Dollar for dollar I'd go with that ANY DAY! I plan on buying that any day as well
What about the Short Ram? Dollar for dollar I'd go with that ANY DAY! I plan on buying that any day as well
If you have a Cai you don't need a drop in. I was just stating that if you want the best gains possible I'd get a CAI.
Short rams again better than stock, but are VERY suceptable to heat soak... so on a warm sunny day where you'll be driving a while... you could actually hurt performance with a SRI... just my .02 cents
Originally Posted by DiamondWhite
I wasn't stating you wouldn't see gains... just not noticeable from a drop in... atleast not real noticeable.
If you have a Cai you don't need a drop in. I was just stating that if you want the best gains possible I'd get a CAI.
Short rams again better than stock, but are VERY suceptable to heat soak... so on a warm sunny day where you'll be driving a while... you could actually hurt performance with a SRI... just my .02 cents
If you have a Cai you don't need a drop in. I was just stating that if you want the best gains possible I'd get a CAI.
Short rams again better than stock, but are VERY suceptable to heat soak... so on a warm sunny day where you'll be driving a while... you could actually hurt performance with a SRI... just my .02 cents
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From: Nanty Glo, Pa
Originally Posted by RalliTrav05
I see... It won't keep my from buying the SRI but thanks for making me more educated. As for warm sunny days... ha! I can't wait for those... Enough of this 20 degree midwest weather!!!
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I'm in the exact same position as RalliTrav05, and I've been lookin' at Accel's Kool Blue filter. My dad's heard a lot of bad things about CAI's, but mainly on his car (WRX), so he wants me to just get the best filter possible. He's used a Kool Blue forever and it shows considerable gains and instead of replacing it, you use the cleaning kit supplied with it and it's like new. Any thoughts?
Keep it on topic, folks.
A drop in won't yield that much power. It's a better investment to put in a little bit more money and get a SRI. Won't be as good as a CAI, but the SRI is a better bang for buck when compared with a drop-in.
A drop in won't yield that much power. It's a better investment to put in a little bit more money and get a SRI. Won't be as good as a CAI, but the SRI is a better bang for buck when compared with a drop-in.
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Originally Posted by RalliTrav05
Whats up man... nice to know someone's in the same shoes as I am. You sound like a young guy like myself... I'm 18 (prolly the youngest on the board). I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm gonna go w/ the Short Ram Intake... at approx. $130 it doesnt get much better... plus it's advertised as taking off anywhere from .7 to a full second off 0-60 time... thats incredible for a short ram! Other users on the board say it produces a very nice sound as well. Add in a 5 min installation and it's the best option if you ask me. I'll have mine in a few weeks and I'll let you know how it goes! Good luck!
btw... ur dad has a WRX and he let you buy a Mitsubishi? Thats surprising!
Better yet... how could you let your dad get a WRX?!?!?!
Just kidding- nice car... but EVO is better
btw... ur dad has a WRX and he let you buy a Mitsubishi? Thats surprising!
Better yet... how could you let your dad get a WRX?!?!?!
Just kidding- nice car... but EVO is better
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Actually I don't have much room to talk because I have a K&N filter that I bought about a year ago and I plan on getting the SRI here in a few weeks. But my girl has the Outlander so I'll just put the K&N in her car.
