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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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HKS Drop In Filter vs. K&N Drop In Filter

I'm trying to decide which one to get. I need your help!!!
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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HKS, had that one...
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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HKS filter has to be replaced; K&N does not. Keep that in mind...
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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which one is cheaper ? I bought K&N on sale for $40
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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HKS is cheaper, because it has to be replaced.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by letMeIn
which one is cheaper ? I bought K&N on sale for $40
Where did you get the K&N for $40? I have been looking for one but the only ones I see for that price are used ones.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks for the response guys. Where did you get that $40.00 K&N filter??
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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I'd recommend the WORKS air filter, great product from what I've seen and read!
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Ive got a used K&N drop in for 45 shipped, only used 3k.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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i got an HKS Hybrid drop in filter... used for 100 miles... 20bux shipped. paypal ok
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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neither, stick to stock. flows plenty, better filtration, wont ruin the mas air nor cause driveability issues with various tunes.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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One thing to remember when getting a K&N filter is to wipe off some of the excess oil so it does not coat the MAF sensor and throw the readings off.

When K&N makes them and ships them preoiled they oil them enough so there is enough oil left in the filter even after months of sitting on a shelf. So when you open them you should wipe off any oil that is dripping outside of the cotton element. This will ensure that the oil does not coat your intake tract.

Ben
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