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Old 01-15-2005, 02:54 PM   #1
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cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

How much of a noticeable difference is there between installing a cold air intake, like a k&n FIPK kit, and a regular k&n airbox filter?
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Old 01-17-2005, 01:02 PM   #2
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

A lot. The airbox filter does flow better than a regular airbox filter, but you still have the airbox all around it, and it doesnt get as much air as the cone filters that the FIPK kit comes with. I got a cold air intake from E-Bay for 20$, and it works just as good, the increase in power is very noticeable
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

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How much of a noticeable difference is there between installing a cold air intake, like a k&n FIPK kit, and a regular k&n airbox filter?
i have had both on my 1995 and the FIPK kit is SO much better.

Throttle is snappy! And the sucking noise it makes is impressive.
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Old 01-18-2005, 12:34 AM   #4
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Is it worth paying the premium for a K&N or is something off ebay just as good and reliable?
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Old 01-18-2005, 12:51 AM   #5
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

What year?
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I need one for my '94 V6 4.3 S15 too.
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

year and engine guys!
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Old 01-19-2005, 12:00 AM   #8
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2000 4x4, 4.3L VORTEC
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Well, I know how to do searches on ebay :-P

I was asking whether it's worth spending the extra money for a brand name one like K&N or whether the $40 ones from ebay are just as good and reliable.
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

For you engine, the ebay ones are the better option.

This one is the best on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38634
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Why is it that the ebay ones are better? I'm not disputing your claim, I'm just curious what makes them better. I know very little about these things. Also, should I be worried about the sensors and whatnot that are on my stock airbox? Do these systems on ebay take care of such issues well?
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Re: cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

Not better, cheaper.

You will not see any difference between the ebay one I recommended and the K&N.

Hell , you could buy 6 intakes for the price of the K&N.
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I bought it, thanks :-)

I can't wait 'till it gets here
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