SE_Racer

Thinking of putting in a K&N air filter into my 2002 SE, do you think it worth it really??

theMax

YES, you will never have to buy another air filter again. Even if the performance gains are small it will save you $$ in the long run. Can't go wrong.

The only reason not to get one is if you are planning on getting another intake later on. Then I would say save your $ for the better intake.

jefferdy1

Isn't Hogan or someone developing an intake for the 5th Gen's that can still use the K&N drop in without any cutting involved but still give the same numbers as a CAI?

Jeff

akrus

iTrader: (1)

I've never noticed any gains in hp through the use of the K&N stuff, so I don't think they're worth it if that's what you're after.

The main reason I don't like them is that when you pull the filter out to clean it, you have to wait until it air dries completely before replacing it, which means no driving the car unless you have another filter available. No speeding up the process by putting it in the dryer or anything either as K&N says that can damage the filter. I found the drying process was at least an overnight ordeal.

I'd only get it if I was trying to get more surface area in order to allow more air to be ingested. Ie-cone filter on an improved intake. Then I'd have two filters, because I don't feel that installing an air filter should be a two day job

Just my opinion.

Albert

maxgsxr1

in my opinion i just installed a drop in filter because it will last forever and will not get that dromeing noise. plus much less of a chance getting water injestion or with pop charger , sucking hot engine air....i would get the k\n drop in if i was you, btw you clean the filter every 25,000 or 50,000 miles...

Blackgums100

I installed the K&N drop in at about 25,000 miles and made some runs before and after on the street with basically the same circumstances. I could not tell a difference but I have better piece of mind knowing I have a much better made filter in place than the stock one.

SE_Racer

Thanks....how is the installation process? Some are 2 minutes I know, never asked about the Max though, what is involved?

Thanks.

Blackgums100

ehughes

I installed the HF Intake with the K&N on my 2k2 SE. It seems to be searching for more air below 4,500 rpm. Performance is about the same, maybe a tad lighter down low, but a little quicker in the upper end. Best of all...it sounds good. I can't wait to do the exhaust!!

jhans114

iTrader: (3)

Actually the stillen intake is an original K&N filter cone shaped with the stille logo.