K&N Filter
#3
Instructor
Originally Posted by miner
Has anyone replaced their OEM air filter with the K&N filter? If so, impressions please.
Like you, I would be interested in knowing others experience with K&N filters...
#4
the original filter isnt superior in particle filtering.
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
#5
Drifting
Originally Posted by sotiri
the original filter isnt superior in particle filtering.
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
#7
Burning Brakes
On the spoon race RL they did replace the stock filter with filter that probably flowed more if I recall and then ran a hose from the bumper area to the stock air box. Dunno how effective it was though.
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#8
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Originally Posted by sotiri
the original filter isnt superior in particle filtering.
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
it is more restrictive than the K/N filter-and because its a paper filter it looks like it filters more particles but its an illusion.
the oil and cotton filter is superior in filtering particles because it traps and suspends them in the oil and cotton.
As a user of K/N filters for 15 years, I can say that its far more economical to reoil a filter after 25-50K miles than to replace a paper filter every 15K miles.
If you have ever cleaned a K/N filter and saw what the oil was like after you cleaned it from the filter- you would see that it does trap a heck of lot of dirt
People with K&N's have shown dirtier intake tracks as well as blackstone labs showed the filter wasn't filtering as good as it was with a paper filter. It allows more air to pass for more power, but it also allows more dirt to pass.
Amsoil has a good filter that works for power and filters good.
#12
Had a Porsche once. Shop raced and had a dyno. Did a full test on lots of things. Told me 85% of the intake had to be covered before HP fell off with a stock filter....and that some mass air sensors got blown by oil from these types of filters....basically, they no longer use K&N. If you have the dough to care, they felt a fresh OEM filter was the best way to go. I have come to agree. In my car, I had a louder aftermarket exhaust ....that was fun. Not sure if it added > 10 HP.
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#13
Originally Posted by sotiri
the original filter isnt superior in particle filtering.
Modern designs have more than adequate flow rates with their OEM setups. No engineer past first year design is going to let something as cheap as air filtration limit horsepower. I have been involved in many many dyno tests and have not seen horsepower improvement from a simple filter change. "Up to" 10 HP means nothing or it would say "at least" 10 HP guaranteed.
Have you seen Bob's K&N test?
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm
Here is some more interesting reading.
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothr...&postid=195593
#14
K&N air filter FYI for '07 TL's
Hi,
I saw this thread and thought I'd put the word out that I discovered (the hard way) that Acura has changed the design of the air filter for the '07 TL. I got the recommended filter and it did NOT fit, due to the new desisgn having one corner removed for a cover retaining bolt which apparently didn't exist before. I spoke with an engineer @ K&N, and since then the air filter for the '07 TL has been removed from the products portion of their website.. Hopefully, they'll have a re-design soon!
Other than that,
LOVE the car!
I saw this thread and thought I'd put the word out that I discovered (the hard way) that Acura has changed the design of the air filter for the '07 TL. I got the recommended filter and it did NOT fit, due to the new desisgn having one corner removed for a cover retaining bolt which apparently didn't exist before. I spoke with an engineer @ K&N, and since then the air filter for the '07 TL has been removed from the products portion of their website.. Hopefully, they'll have a re-design soon!
Other than that,
LOVE the car!
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#15
Racer
Originally Posted by jb4449
Hi,
I saw this thread and thought I'd put the word out that I discovered (the hard way) that Acura has changed the design of the air filter for the '07 TL. I got the recommended filter and it did NOT fit, due to the new desisgn having one corner removed for a cover retaining bolt which apparently didn't exist before. I spoke with an engineer @ K&N, and since then the air filter for the '07 TL has been removed from the products portion of their website.. Hopefully, they'll have a re-design soon!
Other than that,
LOVE the car!![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I saw this thread and thought I'd put the word out that I discovered (the hard way) that Acura has changed the design of the air filter for the '07 TL. I got the recommended filter and it did NOT fit, due to the new desisgn having one corner removed for a cover retaining bolt which apparently didn't exist before. I spoke with an engineer @ K&N, and since then the air filter for the '07 TL has been removed from the products portion of their website.. Hopefully, they'll have a re-design soon!
Other than that,
LOVE the car!
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![Confused](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
#16
Dont waste your money, the improvement is simply more engine noise. When I was a kid we used to remove the whole air cleaner for street racing. Other than a raucous sound, it truely didn't improve performance.
#17
Originally Posted by RL06tech
Dont waste your money, the improvement is simply more engine noise. When I was a kid we used to remove the whole air cleaner for street racing. Other than a raucous sound, it truely didn't improve performance.
And I really believe they are less effective filters.
#18
Moderator
Originally Posted by Rich in NC
And I really believe they are less effective filters.
#19
I have replaced everyhting I own with K & N air filter,except my rl, just cause I haven't gotten there yet. i also use K&N oil filters on ALL. I like the idea of just washing and reoil. Have them in 3 cars and 2 bikes. never had a problem. Claims to give motor more air which in turn means more fuel to run properly. I don't think they give you anything but $$$ back in your pocket from buying replacements all the time.
#21
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by RL06tech
Dont waste your money, the improvement is simply more engine noise. When I was a kid we used to remove the whole air cleaner for street racing. Other than a raucous sound, it truely didn't improve performance.
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