K&N Cold Air Intake

[Cloud Strife]

I have posted several threads here before about this kit, but I think I have set my mind on this kit. There is way too many Ebay kits out there for me to look into.

For those who have purchased this kit, where did you purchase yours from?

Now if you posted an Ebay cold air intake, can you post a link to a similar auction.

[s10blazerman4x4]

Well to do that i need a year of your vehicle

[Cloud Strife]

I apologize for leaving out the vital information.

I have a 99 4x4 LS.

[TheBrettster]

make sure if you buy one to get the carbon fiber pipe instead of the polished metal one. Problem with the metal one is when the air goes threw the pipe at high speed it makes the pipe hot and so you have hot air.

[MT-2500]

Why buy what you already have?
Actually you already have a good OEM cold air intake system.
Take a look at it it pulls true forced cold air from fender well and grille.
What more do you want or how can you improve it.
MT

[Moser97]

I'm with MT-2500. Can someone post actual data showing before and after performance numbers with any of these aftermarket air cleaner/intake set ups? I'm mainly interested in MPG. I drive 100 miles a day and will spend some $ to save some gas. My brother put the $150 K&N setup on his new Chevy P/U and saw no real change. It does sound cool though. You guys who have done this and seen some improvement, please post the data.

[OverBoardProject]

Before you buy any K&N air filter read this independant test.
http://home.usadatanet.net/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
It might suprise you, and change your mind

[BlazinMlew]

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

Before you buy any K&N air filter read this independant test.
http://home.usadatanet.net/~jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
It might suprise you, and change your mind

Damn good article!! Really opens your eyes to all the B.S. these companies spew out

[Cloud Strife]

Well my mind has been changed after reading that.

[MT-2500]

I am glad to see you are opening your eyes on cold air intakes and filters.
K&N does have a good idea and may be a better filter than some after market filters. But they require a lot more service to keep them working and if over oiled can give a lot of problems.
Here is some thinking on aftermarket cold air intake systems.
And if you still considering one chose it well.
Good Luck MT

There are a lot of different aftermarket cold air intake systems out there.
Most claim more HP and gas mileage.
But do they really give it to you?
And some of them are not even true outside cold air intake systems.
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.
Also a lot of oiled filters require more maintenance and care to keep in working order and gives MAF sensors a fit.

[JoulesWinfield]

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[herkyhawki]

Originally Posted by JoulesWinfield

Isnt that the purpose of a "Cold Air Intake"?

The stock air intake IS a "Cold Air Intake". The K&N installation will draw MORE hot, underhood air into the intake than the stock unit will.

[OverBoardProject]

Hot Air is our enemy when it comes to performance.

Plus dust and dirt is another realli big enemy when it comes to a motor lasting

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by JoulesWinfield

What I gathered from the test is two things.

1. The OEM paper filter is way more restrictive to start than a K&N filter.
2. The OEM paper filter will stop way more dirt (size ranging from 2.5 to 80 microns) than a K&N filter.

You might to want to reread that part again. MT

What does that have to do with horse power? I still know that if I am able to get more air and/or lower temperature air into my combustion chamber consistantly, I will create more horse power.
Isnt that the purpose of a "Cold Air Intake"?

First thing the aftermarket cold air intake systems claim you will get more HP and gas mileage. Also that alee ad on TV says the old cripple lady can dance all night on a pill to.
But do they really live up to that claim?

Normal driving you engine does need or call for the full HP. Or need more air.
Wide open it can use all of the air it can get. But remember there is a intake manifold on it that the air has to go threw to. Which many are restricted and a larger or better filter or air into it is not going to help much.
And remember to get more HP you are going to have to give it more gas.
Hp is not cheap. And it is hard to get more HP and gas mileage together.
You may have to give up one to get the other.
Also take a look at the OEM air intake system that it has.
Most are already FORCED COLD AIR from grille or fender well.
Then take a look at the aftermarket air intake system.
Is it a forced air intake like forced air from grille or fender well when you are driving down the road like the oem air intake? Is it a true cold air intake? Is it really a improvement over your OEM air intake system?
MT

[JoulesWinfield]

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