07WDP

Well... from first hand knowledge, the air filters designated to work on 2006 models DO NOT fit 2007 model base TL's.

The 2006 and previous year 3.2 TL's have a rectangular filter and for some reason the air box has been changed for the 2007 year.

I purchased a 33-2299 model K&N filter under the assumption that it would fit perfectly, got out to the driveway, popped the hood and removed the old one only to find out that one of the airbox's corners is chopped off. Instead of four 90 degree corners, there are 3 90-degree corners and one with 2 45-degree angles.

The filter didn't fit and I wasn't about to cut it or try to force it in there.

DAMNIT! I hate being a guniea pig.

07WDP

the silence is deafening.

TLin05

Was there a question to be answered? You want tea & sympathy? Why are you replacing the air filter so soon?

jonathan.chance

For those of us with 07s it's good to know that the air filter is a different size. Thanks for the input 07WDP!!!!!

07WDP

I wanted to go with the K&N. I've had them on my 3 previous vehicles and was excited to gain some fuel economy with the upgrade. I'm not foolish enough to believe that performance would be increased per the advertising, but the MPG boost was enough to get me to try.

I'm just really frustrated with Acura...

Why the hell would they change the design of the airbox on the SAME motor over ONE year? There can't be any functional enhancements associated with changing the design.

Anyone have any ideas on when K&N will offer a filter to fit the re-designed airbox for the 2007?

sunny201

Maybe its a sign saying to get a CAI??

ding069

drop ins are a borderline waste of money. the only thing they are good for is the washability. buy a cai

jb4449

I saw your thread this AM, which reminded me of the same thing. I attempted to do the same replacement w/ a K & N, then contacted their engineering dept. They then took the existing part ( 3299) off their site, for the '07 TL's . This was in January, btw. Anyone have knowledge how long it takes K&N to do a re-design?

wasupdog

iTrader: (2)

those things do give u a horsepower gain but it's too minute for anyone to feel the difference. there have been dynos (not k&n's) that show it's like around a 2-4 hp gain. better off just getting a CAI though.

K-Shawn

x2.......whats up........Ding069.

Kevin

07WDP

Hate to be a smart ass, but if you would have read through the thread you may have seen that the HP gain is NOT the priority in me getting a drop in.

I'm looking for some MPG boost and the easy nature of simply popping in a new filter.

I've considered a CAI in-depth and I just don't think it's something that I want to do. I had a horrible experience with a previous vehicle and the warranty-voiding issues associated with it. I know Acura may be a bit different in that category, but getting screwed over to the tune of ~$2000 puts a negative perception of CAI's into my head for good. Plus, I'm not too gung-ho about the sound that many have described the CAI's giving to the motor.

I know the CAI is the popular choice on this forum, but I'm looking to go with something that suits my personal preferences and qualms.

darksom1

I just had a Blue AEM installed and it sounds sweet! Nothing changes until you start getting up in the rpms anyway! I personally don't want my car sounding like those souped up wanna-be Civics, so I can attest that it ain't a bad move at all int he TL. In fact, I am hella glad I did! Might just be me, but my rocket is even more of a doggone rocket now!

K-Shawn - whaddup! You get some new wheels (starts with a 3) yet? Or you still a card-carrying TL member in the Bricks & Boogie-Down Bronx?

ding069

what's up K? did you sell the TL?

bcbtony

iTrader: (1)

o thank you for the info i was going to buy this today