Does anybody have one for an other wise stock 5-speed? Just like to get some feedback since we're looking for more power, but stock sound at the same time.

Thanks

 

You won't gain much more power and there's info around that indicates the K&N Panel allows small particulate matter to get through the filter. I'd recommend that you go with an Amsoil Air Filter instead.

For info on the Amsoil filter, check out:

http://www.amsoil.com/products/ts.html

 

I dunno about that

<img src="http://www.amsoil.com/products/G44_bar.gif">

According to Ammsoil, a conventional paper filter flows the same as a K&N and the Amsoil. That wouldn't make sense considering that I've seen gains using just the K&N panel in 2 of my older vehicles.

 

I really don't know the difference between a "low quality" paper filter and a "high quality" paper filter. But I did read some independent reports that indicated the K&N Panel Filter did a poor job of filtering small particulate matter. If you do a search on K&N here, I suspect you'll find the same info I did.

I'd rather be safe than sorry, particularly for what amounts to a relatively small horsepower gain. And I know Amsoil has an excellent reputation across their entire product spectrum. So I'm sticking with the Amsoil air filter.

 

I would like to see actual numbers on that AMSOIL graph. K & N uses actual flow measurements and filtering properties on their package and website. Of course they have different results. I think someone posted some 3rd party tests from Japan some time ago.

I use a K & N panel filter. I don't think any of the panel filter really offer much performance over stock. (Maybe 1 HP) The one benefit of the K & N and AMSOIL is that they can be reused.