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If I'm not planning to install an intake kit, but just put a K&N filter as my next filter, would it do anything?
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The main issue is not the filter so to speak. The main thing is that the stock airbox and resonator is highly restrictive therefor limits the amount of air the engine can "suck in". Placing even a K&N filter in the stock airbox is still going to be restictive but will allow for better airflow since it's a K&N filter but not nearly as free flowing as an intake will allow. The strraight lines of the intake tube and stock tubing allows for much better air flow to the engine therefor adding some gains in horsepower, not to mention the cool sound you get from it when you jump on the gas heheOriginally posted by ToyzAs long as i dont have to catch, i am all for it!Originally posted by simplyred
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Just remove the airbox altogether and put a cone filter on the end of the MAF.-Mike #1
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3.5 inch cone filter I believe-a 3inch is too small.TRADED IN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN: 2006 GT Coupe in granite metallic, 15/5% tint, vinyl side marker deletes, Doctor Speed Stage 3 CAI, RED calipers by DupliColor, RED LED interior lights, 45 LED tail lights, WideView 8000K HID coversion kit, Nokya Artic White fogs installed, running MoBil 1, FIRST ever granite metallic color matched headlights!! Color matched eyelids just finished! GT-R Exhaust installed. R1 Concepts drilled and slotted zinc plated front rotors.Comment
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^Most likely.-Mike #1
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Actually...
The sound is what I don't want.
I want my car to be nice and quiet. I was thinking of the direct fit ones, and wondering what advantage does it have over the Delco ones. <-- Gray G6? Click!
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a OEM replacement K&N will flow more air but not much-with the minimal gains we see with the Stage 2 and 3 WAI/CAI respectively I doubt there would be any performance advantage over a stock paper element. The only advantage you'll have is the ability to clean the element instead of buying a new paper filter everytime they need to be changed. However if you don't want a full intake get the K&N OEM-it will pay for itself after replacing the paper after a while.TRADED IN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN: 2006 GT Coupe in granite metallic, 15/5% tint, vinyl side marker deletes, Doctor Speed Stage 3 CAI, RED calipers by DupliColor, RED LED interior lights, 45 LED tail lights, WideView 8000K HID coversion kit, Nokya Artic White fogs installed, running MoBil 1, FIRST ever granite metallic color matched headlights!! Color matched eyelids just finished! GT-R Exhaust installed. R1 Concepts drilled and slotted zinc plated front rotors.Comment
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Well K&N claims the panel filters increase acceleration, are washable and reusable, and last up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required. So you'd be gaining something.-Mike #1
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