Cold Air Intakes??

[98Z]

So many different brands on the market. I guess I'm leaning towards K&N's brand, mostly because of the name's history but also because of the information I've read about the increases in economy and horsepower.

Is there another brand that I should be looking at that will have comparable increases/savings and bring the price down some? They are kind of spendy.

[MT-2500]

Do a search this has been covered a lot latley.
Gas mileage do not hope for much Performance do not hope for much.
Sometimes yes and sometimes no and even sometime worse off.

There are a lot of different aftermarket cold air intake systems out there.
Most claim more HP and gas mileage.
And some of them are not even true outside cold air intake systems.
But for normal driving I have found it is hard to beat the OEM air intake and filter systems.
Most of which are already forced cold air intake from fender or grille area.
Some ford trucks and some cars even have a cone shaped OEM filter in them
Performance people will claim that a add on cold air intake has less restriction
that gives them a few more HP for performances, which may be true.
Different engine react different but you also have to consider that the OEM intake manifold is also restricted.
And the fact that a lot of add on air intakes pull hot air from engine compartment instead of outside air from fender and grille.
So choice a system with care and make sure it is a true forced cold air intake not just a under hood air intake.
Also a lot of oiled air filters require more maintenance and care to keep in working order and gives MAF sensors a fit.
And remember the intake behind or at the TBI has a lot of restriction on a lot of cars and trucks.

Try this link for air filter test info.
home.usadatanet.net/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm

Also warranty
I will not say a K&N filter is not a good filter but it has been proven by the manufactures to cause drivability problems from improper installation and improper service that can lead to engine damage and other problems.
They have even issued TSB’s on it and can legally void the warranty if one is installed on your vehicle. And they have a trainload of lawyers to back them up on it.
It may be your dealer call on it. But if you have a rod knocking or a stopped up cat or other major problems you had better leave your K&N at home before taking the car in for warranty.
If you want to check it out or find out.
You can call your dealer and see where they stand on it.
Let us know what they say. It might be interesting.
Good Luck MT

[Arrowshooter]

I had also considered the cold intake thing and found that all gains in economy and performace were found after 2,000 RPM. If you are a normal daily driver, stay with stock, can't beat it.

[98Z]

Well, honestly I don't drive very far on a daily basis. It's a one mile trip from my door to work and a mile back home in the morning. I haven't taken this truck very far from home since buying it, but I plan on it in the future. Right now, most of my driving around is done in town.