K&N Filter
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Racer
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K&N Filter
what are your opinions on a K&N filter? should I keep the stock air cleaner assembly on my 79 and use a K&N, or buy a new air cleaner, rip off all the ducting, and get a K&N.........i'm looking for maximum airflow
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: K&N Filter (Glutamine83)
I like my K&N very much. Getting a new intake should increase air flow, but I doubt your car would need more air. The reason I got a new intake was because it lookes way cool. :cool:
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Race Director
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: K&N Filter (Glutamine83)
Sucking in more air that is super heated may not yeild any more power than sucking in less air that is cooler. You can use a K&N with your stock set up.
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: K&N Filter (Glutamine83)
I dropped one in my stock air cleaner. I still use the snorkel setup. Believe it or not the valves on the air cleaner assembly still work :lolg:
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Re: K&N Filter (mvftw)
When I went from a 3" X 14" paper filter to a 3.5" X 14" K&N the difference in power was noticable. :)
Burning Brakes
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From: Plainfield IL
Re: K&N Filter (OHSIXX)
I use a K&N with the stock air cleaner assembly on my '81. The filter definitely makes a difference in performance.
I have a K&N on my Harley, too. When it's time to clean the filters, I do the both (car/bike) at the same time. I've found it's better to wash the filter and allow it to air dry overnight before spraying it with oil.
I have a K&N on my Harley, too. When it's time to clean the filters, I do the both (car/bike) at the same time. I've found it's better to wash the filter and allow it to air dry overnight before spraying it with oil.
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Re: K&N Filter (Biker)
I use a K&N with the stock air cleaner assembly on my '81. The filter definitely makes a difference in performance.
I have a K&N on my Harley, too. When it's time to clean the filters, I do the both (car/bike) at the same time. I've found it's better to wash the filter and allow it to air dry overnight before spraying it with oil.
I have a K&N on my Harley, too. When it's time to clean the filters, I do the both (car/bike) at the same time. I've found it's better to wash the filter and allow it to air dry overnight before spraying it with oil.
Love the K&N's
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From: winnipeg MB
Re: K&N Filter (pws69)
Just my $0.02, I did a K&N, cap and rotor, new wires and plugs, rebuilt carb, and new intake gasket. After all done and said (over a period of 2 weeks) Huge difference. From a dead stop, when I drop the hammer, car will fishtail and peel, pretty good considering I THINK it's all factory other than headers.
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[Modified by bloodvette80, 8:30 PM 5/21/2003]
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