Cuz i asked Lordco and they said here is none....

 

a drop in panel? yes

 

I bought the K and N filter for my TLS a while ago and I could not get it to fit in the stock air box. I took it to my mechanic who concluded that the box would have to be shaved fir the filter to fit. I did not want to do this, so I returned the filter.

 

Go to http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/appsearch.aspx and you will find part # 33-2178 for Type S.

 

If you want, i have one for sale. Used it for less than one month and decided to get a INJEN CAI...if your intereted e-mail me minh7144@yahoo.com $30 Shipped sound good. Bought it for $50

 

I have a K&N air filter in my 2003 TL-S right now. No modifications required - dropped right in. Works great. Got the filter online for $40.

 

Did anyone notice an increase in performance or a decrease in gas milage?

 

Did anyone notice an increase in performance or a decrease in gas milage?

If installed correctly...you should gain 1-2 HP at the wheel and 1-3 extra miles per gallon (freeway).

 

I noticed a slight improvement in mileage, but that's really about it.

 

mine got a little more peppy after a week or so in ...

 

I never quite figured out how a high-flow air filter like the K&N actually increases fuel mileage. Isn't it the more air the engine gets, the more fuel it needs to inject thus decreasing gas mileage?

 

"Results will vary depending on your vehicle, driving habits, load on the engine (towing for example), existing air system restriction, and other factors. Many K&N users report an increase in miles per gallon. See our testimonial page. K&N air filters and intake kits provide less restriction on your engine’s air intake than typical original equipment manufacturer (OEM) filters and air box systems. Less restriction can provide for more efficient combustion. Our internal testing is performed using employee and customer vehicles. We usually have the cars for a short period of time that will only allow for fit checks and dyno (power curve) testing. If you take advantage of added power by driving harder, you will not see much of a gain, if any, in MPG. Also if you add a K&N filter and the primary source of air restriction in the OEM system is the air box, you won’t see much of a difference in power or MPG unless you add a K&N intake kit to reduce the restriction."

courtesy KNFilters.com

 

if you remove the lower resonator you can get as many as 10 hp with a slightly louder but alot deeper throttle note .

 

Dealer claims there is a difference in the air filter between the standard 3.2 and the Type S the latter more air flow. Dealer wants about 25. Does Purolator or Fram make an air filter to fit the Type S?

 

Purolator does, PN:A25451.

 

Dealer claims there is a difference in the air filter between the standard 3.2 and the Type S the latter more air flow

.....and the point is ???

This is what you need:

33-2133 for the TL-P
33-2178 for the TL-S

Cost of filter - Approx $45.00 for the lifetime of your car.

Anything else will be $20-$30 PER AIR FILTER CHANGE