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Old 07-08-2008, 07:04 PM
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K&N AIR FILTER HP GAIN

Please tell me this isnt a joke- http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2379
Old 07-08-2008, 07:27 PM
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what? I don't see anything weird.
Old 07-08-2008, 07:44 PM
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Does it really add more hp and torque, i think its a bunch of bs?!!
Old 07-08-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TL|GTX
Does it really add more hp and torque, i think its a bunch of bs?!!
Gains are minimal, but they're there.
Old 07-09-2008, 04:42 AM
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would these be easy to install?
where to get one online?
would there be any improvements on mileage/gas?
Old 07-09-2008, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 2005_AM_TL
would these be easy to install?
where to get one online?
would there be any improvements on mileage/gas?
Yep, it's a drop-in replacement air filter. Follow the link from TL|GTX's original post for online dealers. Yes, but IMHO, like princelybug mentioned re: hp/tq, it's very minimal for mpg/kmpl as well.

I've used the K&N drop-in on a couple of my vehicles, past and present. The biggest changes I've noticed are slightly better throttle response on the CL-S's J32 and a 1~2mpg increase in the MDX's J35. (Every bit helps on the MDX now-a-days.)

A CAI would probably provide a better ROI.
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I installed one on my car simply as a replacement. Honestly can't say I see any real improvement, but it's certainly not worse.

Most of the time people feel an improvement simply because their old filter was so clogged that going to a clean one frees up some hp/MPG.
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The K&N is better than average paper filter in performance and function, plus its just clean and re-oil once a year, and it last forever!!! Never have to replace unless you drive it more than 1 MILLION Miles- that would be impressive miles on a TL !!!!]
I know it says to clean every 50k miles, and I also know it never hurts to clean it every year.
The refill kit for it is 10 bucks and does it 5 times!

More can be gained by removing the lower intake resonator box (assuming gen3 same as gen2) That gives far more cubic feet of freeflow air for the engine to draw thru the less restricted flow of the K&N-
Its a win-win with K&N ..... hey, I should trademark that- Trademark!!
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wut's the best place to order online?
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wut's the best place to order online?
I got mine new for like $32 w/free shipping from www.partsamerica.com
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Thank you for that info CasperTL04
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