K&N Intake kits

[czm400r]

There was a forum on the K&N type intake set-ups. I have a 99' Blazer 4.3. Is this a product that you can install without any adjustments to fuel/air mixture. Forgive me I work on MX bikes and differances in intake affect fuel /air mixtures that we correct with jetting. Will this product affect the emmisions test the state requires.

[mrfirebird]

not able to do adjustments all are controlled by the computer. just unhook the battery wait 5 minutes and hook it back it self learns the air mixture. most are emission friendly. should say on box.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by czm400r

There was a forum on the K&N type intake set-ups. I have a 99' Blazer 4.3. Is this a product that you can install without any adjustments to fuel/air mixture. Forgive me I work on MX bikes and differances in intake affect fuel /air mixtures that we correct with jetting. Will this product affect the emmisions test the state requires.

The ebay setups are very cheap and would serve you well.

All they do is replace the pipe work and the filter with high flow components.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38634

People love that one and it will perform just like the more expensive name branded models that cost US$200 or more.

[JoshBarber]

CZM400R-
Once again BlazerLT has failed to mention the important fact/answer to your last question, why that is, I'm not sure.
The K&N kits, which are much more expensive then the Ebay kits, are legal in all 50 states. The cheaper ones on Ebay however, are NOT. Including the one on the link he provided.
Fact is, if paying the $50 as opposed to $200 is worthe it to remove the kit and reinstall the stock airbox whenever you have inspections, then go for it.
I do believe the K&N's are better made. Do a search for a recent thread on "intake"

[BlazerLT]

They can't say they are 50 state emmision legal because they haven't undergone testing.

The only thing it is replacing is the friggin filter and the piping.

How the hell does that make a difference. The guys that make their own intakes don't rip them off when they do emmisions. The company will not claim it is legal because then they would be held liable.

Face it, you are backing a marketing ploy by K&N, you don't even own an intake.

How the hell are you know a professional in something that isn't even attached to your truck.

I have recommeded setups like this before, actually, the exact same one and the person has gone through emmisions and never had a problem.

All it does is replace the piping and the filter, how the hell does that mess with the emmisions.

That's right, it doesn't.

You have joined these forums what, two months ago, and now you are questioning my advice?

Give me a break!

[chcknugget]

I got a cheap ebay intake for $21 ($13+$7.99 shipping) and it passed strict NYS inspections this winter.

If it passes in NY I think you have nothing to worry about.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by chcknugget

I got a cheap ebay intake for $21 ($13+$7.99 shipping) and it passed strict NYS inspections this winter.

If it passes in NY I think you have nothing to worry about.

Exactly, my point is proven.

[JoshBarber]

could be....
note though that the reason CARB is the standards due to the fact that California has the highest standards for emissions

[chcknugget]

Originally Posted by JoshBarber

could be....
note though that the reason CARB is the standards due to the fact that California has the highest standards for emissions

What are you getting at?

[JoshBarber]

just that I didnt know what state he lived in, and unless it passes emissions standards in CA, it might fail in his state.

[Absolut Talent]

Forgive my ignorance...but arent your emmissions the left over/wastes from the fuel being burnt during your combustion cycle?

And the testing is making sure you arent releasing extra harmful fuel wastes into the air. So how would releasing extra air that is brought in through your intake cause an emmissions test to fail? I fail to see that it can cause all your doing is releasing, if any, extra air that is readily availible outside of your car/truck.


Now modifying your exahst might cause you to fail your testing as that can change what is released that is bad.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by Absolut Talent

Forgive my ignorance...but arent your emmissions the left over/wastes from the fuel being burnt during your combustion cycle?

And the testing is making sure you arent releasing extra harmful fuel wastes into the air. So how would releasing extra air that is brought in through your intake cause an emmissions test to fail? I fail to see that it can cause all your doing is releasing, if any, extra air that is readily availible outside of your car/truck.


Now modifying your exahst might cause you to fail your testing as that can change what is released that is bad.

Yes, this is my point.

An intake will NOT have ou failing emmisions.

Removing the cat wil have you fail, but replacing your muffler will not.

[JoshBarber]

it's just coincidence that some are approved by CARB for Emissions tests, and some are stated from the company to NOT be for street use "track and offroad only"

[BlazerLT]

They will test and perform fine.

As stated earlier, people are being tested with them installed and having no problems.

[JoshBarber]

something else to consider is this sellers feedback. several negative feedback's on their "aftermarket" product (those that are negative seem extemely angry), and several that have positive feedback still complain of missing parts, or not being able to mate the intake up under the hood. You get what you pay for.