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My First Performance Mod!!

Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:15 PM
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My First Performance Mod!!

I decided to go for it! K&N drop-in filter!
I found the part number on their website.
33-2031-2 for $44.95 +tax.

I just got back from Auto-Zone. I had to go to three stores to get the correct filter.

The first two stores had a box with the right part number but the filter inside had 33-2031-1 on it!
I don't know if it makes a big difference. But I wanted all the numbers to match with the recommended part.

The guys at Auto Zone were really helpful. They called the 3rd store and had them open the box to make sure it had the right part number and it did.

After I bought it I stopped back by the second store so they could compare the two filters. I couldn't see any difference between the two. But I will sleep better knowing I have the right one baby!

Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:20 PM
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nice do you feel any difference in power and do u get increased gas mileage?
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:29 PM
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Re: My First Performance Mod!!

Originally posted by Extremax
I decided to go for it! K&N drop-in filter!
I found the part number on their website.
33-2031-2 for $44.95 +tax.

I just got back from Auto-Zone. I had to go to three stores to get the correct filter.

The first two stores had a box with the right part number but the filter inside had 33-2031-1 on it!
I don't know if it makes a big difference. But I wanted all the numbers to match with the recommended part.

The guys at Auto Zone were really helpful. They called the 3rd store and had them open the box to make sure it had the right part number and it did.

After I bought it I stopped back by the second store so they could compare the two filters. I couldn't see any difference between the two. But I will sleep better knowing I have the right one baby!

I got mine at AutoZone also. During hard acceleration I notice a small noise caused by the increased air flow. Sounds kind of like a a very small supercharger. The filter must be good for a few horsepower.
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by MaDxKiLLa
nice do you feel any difference in power and do u get increased gas mileage?
I resisted the urge to put it in in the AZ parking lot. Instead I took it home so I could read all the stuff first. My car is still very roomy with 4 or 5 horses riding in the front seat .

I will test the mileage this week and let y'awl know. I am currently getting about 24mpg hwy.
BTW I use Chevron 93 octane.
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Extremax

I resisted the urge to put it in in the AZ parking lot. Instead I took it home so I could read all the stuff first. My car is still very roomy with 4 or 5 horses riding in the front seat .

I will test the mileage this week and let y'awl know. I am currently getting about 24mpg hwy.
BTW I use Chevron 93 octane.


if anyone want's a slightly used one, let me know. I have one that I used for about 2 months before I switched the place racing CAI. I'd say it has about 4k miles on it.
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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now you REALLY have an Extreme Max!
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by My 4DSC
now you REALLY have an Extreme Max!

I just installed it and went for a quick run!
It feels maybe a little stronger. Hard to tell.
I don't hear anything new tho.
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 05:14 PM
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After everything is said and done I would say the K&N by itself (no oscai) would give 1hp and 1ft/lbs of torque to the wheels. There is no way it give 4-5HP. I've seen dynos on the .org that only showed the 1hp gain. Either way 1hp is better than nothing and you never have to buy another filter again.
Old Sep 29, 2001 | 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by PhatGuy
After everything is said and done I would say the K&N by itself (no oscai) would give 1hp and 1ft/lbs of torque to the wheels. There is no way it give 4-5HP. I've seen dynos on the .org that only showed the 1hp gain. Either way 1hp is better than nothing and you never have to buy another filter again.
You are killing me with that sig!

I know what my next mod will be...
FSTB.
No Doubt. I gots ta habit, like a nun.
Huh?
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 10:00 AM
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You want power.
Get NOS
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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K&N -1 and -2 are same filter!!!

Originally posted by Extremax
I decided to go for it! K&N drop-in filter!
I found the part number on their website.
33-2031-2 for $44.95 +tax.

I just got back from Auto-Zone. I had to go to three stores to get the correct filter.

The first two stores had a box with the right part number but the filter inside had 33-2031-1 on it!
I don't know if it makes a big difference. But I wanted all the numbers to match with the recommended part.
This size K&N filter fits many cars. The -2 comes with 2 foam spacers to make the filter go in easier. The -1 and -2 kits contain the same filter but the -1 does not have the spacers. I bought the -1 (only one in stock) and K&N mailed me the spacers free after I contacted their web page.
Old Oct 1, 2001 | 03:36 AM
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Originally posted by Extremax

You are killing me with that sig!

I know what my next mod will be...
FSTB.
No Doubt. I gots ta habit, like a nun.
Huh?
Congrats!! That is the same order I did my mods. Next step is the 4" oscai!!!!!!!! Let that new filter breath!
Old Oct 1, 2001 | 06:30 AM
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Woohoo!!! New mod!

Buy more! Buy more!!!
Old Oct 1, 2001 | 06:42 AM
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