cold air intake vs k&n airbox filter

Sputnik13 · #1 01-15-2005, 02:54 PM

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?

JackDaniels386 · #2 01-17-2005, 01:02 PM

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

BlazerLT · #3 01-18-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sputnik13

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.

Sputnik13 · #4 01-18-2005, 12:34 AM

Is it worth paying the premium for a K&N or is something off ebay just as good and reliable?

BlazerLT · #5 01-18-2005, 12:51 AM

What year?

chembrad · #6 01-18-2005, 08:57 AM

I need one for my '94 V6 4.3 S15 too.

BlazerLT · #7 01-18-2005, 11:49 AM

year and engine guys!

Sputnik13 · #8 01-19-2005, 12:00 AM

2000 4x4, 4.3L VORTEC

BlazerLT · #9 01-19-2005, 12:34 AM

http://search-desc.ebay.com/4-3L-int...Q2e3LQ20intake

Sputnik13 · #10 01-19-2005, 12:40 AM

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.

BlazerLT · #11 01-19-2005, 12:47 AM

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

Sputnik13 · #12 01-19-2005, 12:51 AM

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?

BlazerLT · #13 01-19-2005, 01:04 AM

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.

Sputnik13 · #14 01-19-2005, 01:29 AM

I bought it, thanks :-)

I can't wait 'till it gets here

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