K&N question...............?
12-14-2002, 06:32 PM
#1
K&N question...............?
I just purchased a K&N air filter which isn't the cone version but I was wondering if there is any difference in the flat filter that goes into the housing compartment replacing the old air filter or the cone version of the K&N? Also, what is the general amount of extra horse power you get from the flat K&N that I just bought?
12-14-2002, 07:00 PM
#3
Originally posted by KLoWnPR109
from the flat K&N? Not much, if any. The cone filter will give you +5 or somewhere around there, but it sounds cool so its gotta be like 50+
from the flat K&N? Not much, if any. The cone filter will give you +5 or somewhere around there, but it sounds cool so its gotta be like 50+
12-14-2002, 07:09 PM
#5
Originally posted by Fosgate Fan
i have that panal K&N for like 6 months now. just a slight...slight low end gain. but gas milage improved.
i have that panal K&N for like 6 months now. just a slight...slight low end gain. but gas milage improved.
12-14-2002, 07:09 PM
#6
Dude get a cone filter intake
Yes you will gain a little horsepower in the higher rpms with the cone. The flat will probably not do alot like KLoWnPR109 said. But you will notice that in the lowers rpms it lags(torque) a little with the cone. You will get a growl sound when you step on the gas. It is nice. It is the best thing you can do for about $30 bucks to your MAXIMA. GET THE CONE FILTER. EVEN BETTER FOR ABOUT $150 more you can get a WSP cold air intake but you have to put a hole in your wheel well.
Originally posted by aw89maxSE
Will I get a better sound at all with the flat one and enough horse power to make any difference?
Will I get a better sound at all with the flat one and enough horse power to make any difference?
12-14-2002, 07:37 PM
#7
Originally posted by aw89maxSE
So it's worth the $30 I paid for it?
So it's worth the $30 I paid for it?
i'm going to get the K&N cone in the near future. i gotta experience this growl every on here is talking about
12-14-2002, 08:44 PM
#8
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I was thinking yeah right, how much noise can an air filter produce....but HOLEEE CRAP THAT SOUNDS NICE! It was worth the cone just to hear the ****!
Originally posted by Fosgate Fan
some deal u got there. i paid 45 for mine
i'm going to get the K&N cone in the near future. i gotta experience this growl every on here is talking about
some deal u got there. i paid 45 for mine
i'm going to get the K&N cone in the near future. i gotta experience this growl every on here is talking about
12-14-2002, 09:50 PM
#9
Originally posted by Spipedong90
I was thinking yeah right, how much noise can an air filter produce....but HOLEEE CRAP THAT SOUNDS NICE! It was worth the cone just to hear the ****!
I was thinking yeah right, how much noise can an air filter produce....but HOLEEE CRAP THAT SOUNDS NICE! It was worth the cone just to hear the ****!
me <-- broke college student hehe
12-15-2002, 10:37 AM
#13
Originally posted by KLoWnPR109
you can just get a generic APC filter for like 15 bucks at Autozone.......
you can just get a generic APC filter for like 15 bucks at Autozone.......
12-15-2002, 11:39 AM
#14
I think it does
I put a short ram intake on my Mom's 95 Interga LS. It has the real K&N cone filter on it. I can tell no difference between the cheaper APC I have on my maxima and her K&N filter. Now the one I had on before I put the APC on I did not like it because it had a different design. It got real dirty too quick. But that one is off the car right now.
Originally posted by Fosgate Fan
yea but does it perform like the K&N? that's the only thing that is preventing me from buying that APC.
yea but does it perform like the K&N? that's the only thing that is preventing me from buying that APC.
12-15-2002, 12:34 PM
#15
Re: I think it does
Originally posted by tightblue89
I put a short ram intake on my Mom's 95 Interga LS. It has the real K&N cone filter on it. I can tell no difference between the cheaper APC I have on my maxima and her K&N filter. Now the one I had on before I put the APC on I did not like it because it had a different design. It got real dirty too quick. But that one is off the car right now.
I put a short ram intake on my Mom's 95 Interga LS. It has the real K&N cone filter on it. I can tell no difference between the cheaper APC I have on my maxima and her K&N filter. Now the one I had on before I put the APC on I did not like it because it had a different design. It got real dirty too quick. But that one is off the car right now.
12-15-2002, 04:06 PM
#16
Re: Dude get a cone filter intake
Originally posted by tightblue89
Yes you will gain a little horsepower in the higher rpms with the cone. The flat will probably not do alot like KLoWnPR109 said. But you will notice that in the lowers rpms it lags(torque) a little with the cone. You will get a growl sound when you step on the gas. It is nice. It is the best thing you can do for about $30 bucks to your MAXIMA. GET THE CONE FILTER. EVEN BETTER FOR ABOUT $150 more you can get a WSP cold air intake but you have to put a hole in your wheel well.
Yes you will gain a little horsepower in the higher rpms with the cone. The flat will probably not do alot like KLoWnPR109 said. But you will notice that in the lowers rpms it lags(torque) a little with the cone. You will get a growl sound when you step on the gas. It is nice. It is the best thing you can do for about $30 bucks to your MAXIMA. GET THE CONE FILTER. EVEN BETTER FOR ABOUT $150 more you can get a WSP cold air intake but you have to put a hole in your wheel well.
12-15-2002, 07:08 PM
#17
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Re: Re: Dude get a cone filter intake
Originally posted by aw89maxSE
So, just curious, any difference of sound with the flat K&N that is different from the normal air filter? I haven't put my K&N yet cuz my cars not back from the shop so I am just curious.
So, just curious, any difference of sound with the flat K&N that is different from the normal air filter? I haven't put my K&N yet cuz my cars not back from the shop so I am just curious.
12-15-2002, 07:25 PM
#18
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Flat K&N variation
Originally posted by Fosgate Fan
but you are comparing two differnt engines.
but you are comparing two differnt engines.
12-15-2002, 07:31 PM
#19
Re: Flat K&N variation
Originally posted by 89sks
I put the flat one in mine and cut out the bottom of the airbox. I left just enough of the edges to hold the filter in place but now the filter is exposed just like a cone would be. Doing this made a vast difference versus leaving the box enclosed/original. I used a dremel tool to do it. You can hear it sucking air just like Darth Vader. I followed my wife home the other day in it and passed her, she said it sounded like a hot rod, not a ricer though. That's with no exhaust work done. I've never dyno'd the car so not sure what gain there is, but milage is up and seat of the pants hp went up.
I put the flat one in mine and cut out the bottom of the airbox. I left just enough of the edges to hold the filter in place but now the filter is exposed just like a cone would be. Doing this made a vast difference versus leaving the box enclosed/original. I used a dremel tool to do it. You can hear it sucking air just like Darth Vader. I followed my wife home the other day in it and passed her, she said it sounded like a hot rod, not a ricer though. That's with no exhaust work done. I've never dyno'd the car so not sure what gain there is, but milage is up and seat of the pants hp went up.
Could you give me some more in depth instructions on how to cut the box and such? Any pictures?
12-15-2002, 07:41 PM
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Re: Re: Flat K&N variation
Originally posted by aw89maxSE
Wow! That sounds great! Could you give me some more in depth instructions on how to cut the box and such? Any pictures?
Wow! That sounds great!
Could you give me some more in depth instructions on how to cut the box and such? Any pictures?
Good luck.
12-15-2002, 08:20 PM
#21
Re: Re: Re: Flat K&N variation
Originally posted by 89sks
Well, I just took out the "snorkel" that ran from the box to behind the headlight. I then unbolted the airbox and took out the bottom part. I just looked it over and used the dremmel tool and cut out everything that was not essential to holding the filter in or attaching the box to the 4 or so attachment points. It was I think a plastic/drywall or something dremmel tool I got at Walmart for like $2.00. It looks like a mini drill bit but it has a funny spiral groove in it. Just make sure you leave the edges for the clips to clip onto and that hold the filter firmly in place against the top portion. I'll try to take some pics when I get my digital camera back. I think if you look at it you will see what i did.
Good luck.
Well, I just took out the "snorkel" that ran from the box to behind the headlight. I then unbolted the airbox and took out the bottom part. I just looked it over and used the dremmel tool and cut out everything that was not essential to holding the filter in or attaching the box to the 4 or so attachment points. It was I think a plastic/drywall or something dremmel tool I got at Walmart for like $2.00. It looks like a mini drill bit but it has a funny spiral groove in it. Just make sure you leave the edges for the clips to clip onto and that hold the filter firmly in place against the top portion. I'll try to take some pics when I get my digital camera back. I think if you look at it you will see what i did.
Good luck.
12-15-2002, 10:01 PM
#23
Originally posted by HYPE_MAX
yo da flat filter does jack i tink. u r better off paying extra $15-20 for a cone which makes a diffrence.
yo da flat filter does jack i tink. u r better off paying extra $15-20 for a cone which makes a diffrence.
12-18-2002, 04:16 PM
#24
I would hope your not buying the air filter not only for the HP increase, but also the quality of the cleaner. An APC might be able to get the same ammount of horsepower as a K&N but its probably not doing nearly as good of a job cleaning the air that the K&N can do.
more dirt = more wear
MrGone
more dirt = more wear
MrGone