K&N Air Filter
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K&N Air Filter
Thinking about replacing my air filter with a K&N for my 03 TL-S. Can anyone tell me what, if any, performance gains I can expect by making the switch? Is there a true increase in hp and if so what will I notice during ordinary driving? Also, is there likely to be any increase in fuel mileage; and lastly, any negatives by making the switch that you can think of.....Thank for any help...
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No negatives. you wont feel any gains. Im sure there may be 1 or 2 hp there but you wont feel them
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As Kris said, no real performance gains (maybe a slight subjective gain when I first put it in- the 'butt dyno')- the major benefit is that you don't have to buy any new filters. I clean mine every 25K or so. You will need a recharge/ cleaning kit which is generally < $20. I noted a slight gain in mileage- I generally get 25-26 mpg with regular driving. I would recommend getting one. Autobarn.com sells them as does AJUSA.com:
http://www.autobarn.com/cks/newlooku...ame=AIR+FILTER
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/knfilte...e50cf71d34b11d
Both links above are for the non Type S, but both vendors have them for the Type S
http://www.autobarn.com/cks/newlooku...ame=AIR+FILTER
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/knfilte...e50cf71d34b11d
Both links above are for the non Type S, but both vendors have them for the Type S
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Originally Posted by dug-mac
Really, no appreciable gains? I was hoping to perhaps feel a little more throttle response by switching - this is just a fantasy?..........
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Thanks for responding, guys..............My last two posts ended up being a couple of big bagels..................Is the Ice Box the least expensive way to squeeze a little more out of our cars?
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Originally Posted by dug-mac
Thanks for responding, guys..............My last two posts ended up being a couple of big bagels..................Is the Ice Box the least expensive way to squeeze a little more out of our cars?
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Thanks, Kris...........Now, the next question - what's the UR pulley?
Unorthadox Racing. its a lightweight crank pully.
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I just checked out their website. As you know I don't know a thing about cars. Do you know how much these are and what's involved in replacing mine with these? Also, I've heard they might cause problems down the road - is this correct?
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Prices are on the UR site. You remove the belt, unbolt the OEM pulley, bolt on the new one and replace the belt with a slightly shorter one. No, they do not cause problems. The UR site also has the installation instructions.
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Originally Posted by dug-mac
I just checked out their website. As you know I don't know a thing about cars. Do you know how much these are and what's involved in replacing mine with these? Also, I've heard they might cause problems down the road - is this correct?
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Prices are on the UR site. You remove the belt, unbolt the OEM pulley, bolt on the new one and replace the belt with a slightly shorter one. No, they do not cause problems. The UR site also has the installation instructions.
Not that hard of a install for a mechanic, slightly harder for the DIY'er due to the bolt being on hard, and needing a puller. Price should be under 200.
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Originally Posted by DudeLuv
What exactly does it do? What are the advantages....power gains expected in the '02 TLP??
Any disadvantages?? Gas mileage??
Any disadvantages?? Gas mileage??
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Thanks....plan on upgrading the 4 door speakers and re-wire the eq to cut the highs but will keep the rest stock....run the radar and a plug in ledor cell phone charger but thats it.
Did see the alt pully also....worth the extra money??
Did see the alt pully also....worth the extra money??
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Did see the alt pully also....worth the extra money??
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Thanks, Kris. UR's website claims a 13hp increase - that's quite a bit....... I would think too that if there's less drag on the engine that MPG would also increase - does this sound right? Maybe a dumb question, but I doubt that the dealership wants to get involved in this kind of mod. Since I'm not a DIY'er, guess I'd have to know someone to help with kind of thing?
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Originally Posted by dug-mac
Thanks, Kris. UR's website claims a 13hp increase - that's quite a bit....... I would think too that if there's less drag on the engine that MPG would also increase - does this sound right? Maybe a dumb question, but I doubt that the dealership wants to get involved in this kind of mod. Since I'm not a DIY'er, guess I'd have to know someone to help with kind of thing?
As for not being a DIY-er y not? If you dont think your dealer will install it find a independent mechanic to do it
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Maybe my dealer would install them. I just figured they weren't cool about encouraging mods..........I would try to do some of this stuff myself but, umm.....................I need my car to actually get me from point A to point B, if you know what I mean..........
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Originally Posted by dug-mac
Maybe my dealer would install them. I just figured they weren't cool about encouraging mods..........I would try to do some of this stuff myself but, umm.....................I need my car to actually get me from point A to point B, if you know what I mean..........
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