KN Filters...............
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KN Filters...............
Last night I checked the my air filter for the first time. I think it needs cleaning. But I also noticed the dark "dirt shadow" carried thru to the back of the filter. I'd guess about 5% of the front dirt worked its way thru the filter. Does this mean some % of that got into the intake? I know the KN substantially improve air flow but is there a trade off of dirt being ingested?? :confused:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: KN Filters............... (Alphatoto)
They're supposed to be more effective as they collect dirt, but I don't think you're supposed to see it on the back side. I've also heard they flow dramatically less once they've been washed and re-oiled, so I just pitch 'em and put in a new one. Price of admission...
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Re: KN Filters............... (Alphatoto)
Alphatoto, you might be interested in the link provided. I recently saw this filter advertised on the Speed Channel. According to the specs, it filters to a level of microns of 2.8. The K&N specs show 10-20 microns. According to the post by okinawa86vette, the air flow is superior to K&N. It is worth investigating. Summit Racing has them on-sale for $39.95. The Kool Blue filters are dry, and can be washed with water.
The contamination on the inside of your filter could be the oil being sucked from the fibers.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=411755
The contamination on the inside of your filter could be the oil being sucked from the fibers.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=411755
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Re: KN Filters............... (Oldman)
The Kool Blue filters are dry, and can be washed with water.
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Re: KN Filters............... (Lone Ranger)
No, Lone Ranger, upon further review, the Kool Blue filters are NOT dry, as originally thought.
The first spec ad that I read didn't mention the oil, but the second spec ad included the oil. According to their spec ad, they can be washed with water, and no additional oil is applied. I tried, unsuccessfully, to provide additional links, but search: Kool Blue, or Summit Racing, and you will read what I have described.
The first spec ad that I read didn't mention the oil, but the second spec ad included the oil. According to their spec ad, they can be washed with water, and no additional oil is applied. I tried, unsuccessfully, to provide additional links, but search: Kool Blue, or Summit Racing, and you will read what I have described.
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Re: KN Filters............... (Alphatoto)
Clean it.....oil it.....and go....collect $200.00......thats all.
Will work everytime.....no problems...
PS: Its doing its job......
FYI :cheers: :cool: :cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 7:06 PM 10/17/2002]
Will work everytime.....no problems...
PS: Its doing its job......
FYI :cheers: :cool: :cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 7:06 PM 10/17/2002]
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Re: KN Filters............... (oldace84)
Clean it.....oil it.....and go....collect $200.00......thats all.
Will work everytime.....no problems...
PS: Its doing its job......
FYI :cheers: :cool: :cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 7:06 PM 10/17/2002]
Will work everytime.....no problems...
PS: Its doing its job......
FYI :cheers: :cool: :cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 7:06 PM 10/17/2002]
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Re: KN Filters............... (WEF's 95)
$200 ????? I don't get it.
Pass go, collect your 200$. Haven't you ever played Monopoly? Anyway, clean, oil and go. :yesnod:
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Re: KN Filters............... (rocketfinger)
I just pitch 'em and put in a new one. Price of admission...
