K&N filter

[jdc215]

i was wondering if it would hurt the engine in any way to put a K&N can filter on the throttle body as described in the tech library? is it hard on the engine, will it reduce engine life? does it cause the tuning to be less than optimal? are there any side effects what so ever?

 

[motohead771]

there was a thread about this dont remember which one, but from the looks of it the K&N air filter is bad. Lets dirt into the engine.

 

[dogboy]

I have been running one for around 2 months now I think, and haven't noticed anything. But them agian, that really isn't long anough to do anything.


I honestly don't care what people think they'll do, I'm going to keep using it.
My dad has been running one on his car (Suzuki XL-7) since the first filter change (6 years ago) and nothing bad has happen to this day.


The main reason I got one is becuase I don't have to keep buying filters every 4-5 months.. Yes, I drive in alot of dust), and also becuase if a paper filter gets wet, it's done. A K&N (or any other resuable filter) can get wet, and since it not paper, it is fine once it's dried out.


That my opinion, I know ALOT of other see the otherside of the agruement.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

there are no advantages as far as power or economy goes. the only advantage to a K&N filter is its re-usability. if you plan on keeping your truck for a while, or drive in very dusty environments, a K&N will pay for itself over the long run.

lots of naysayers like to argue that a K&N doesnt filter out as fine of particulates as a paper filter, which is true, but nothing that gets by a K&N is large enough to cause any harm to an ICE. probably the biggest "risk" with a K&N is peoples tendency to over-oil them. since you dont have a mass airflow sensor, you wont risk ruining it....but its still possible to gum up your intake with excess oil.

 

[Southern3.0]

I'm pretty much going with what Wicked said, I wouldn't even worry about gumming up your intake, oil gets pulled through the PCV and breather tubes anyways.

 

[4x4RangerGuy]

there are no advantages as far as power or economy goes. the only advantage to a K&N filter is its re-usability. if you plan on keeping your truck for a while, or drive in very dusty environments, a K&N will pay for itself over the long run.

lots of naysayers like to argue that a K&N doesnt filter out as fine of particulates as a paper filter, which is true, but nothing that gets by a K&N is large enough to cause any harm to an ICE. probably the biggest "risk" with a K&N is peoples tendency to over-oil them. since you dont have a mass airflow sensor, you wont risk ruining it....but its still possible to gum up your intake with excess oil.

+1

I just run it because it's reusable. Don't over oil it, and you'll be fine.