Air Filter Mod. Question
Race Director
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From: WI
I don't think I understand those. By cowl air filter do you mean the screen that goes across the vents in front of the windshield? Mine hasn't been getting leaves, etc, in there so I haven't used it. For the K&N it should have a rubber surround like a stock paper filter, this rubber edge is very durable it won't just break off. Is that the part you mean?
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I coat my K&N with Slick 50 (w/ teflon) for the best performance. But sometimes it fouls up the blades on my turbonator.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
you buy a K & N for longevity and WILL save money in the long run...if you are dumb enough to over oil it you deserve MAS problems...you show me how they are overpriced or junk compared to paper filters over time and I'll buy you your next paper filter...once again a bunch of pure speculation without a shred of evidence other than over oiling causes MAS problems...well..DUH!!!
Are we supposed to pay for and run 10 test engines in a controlled environment to see which is cheaper?
I've seen that they pass more dirt. I've seen that they flow marginally better when dirty and no better when new.
K&N also claims that oil won't affect the MAF. They go onto say the K&N can not deposit oil on a MAF, and that the MAFs are being contaminated by blowby, amongst other things. WTF, didn't they just say oil wasn't an issue? Do they have any claims that aren't bogus?
Sounds like the burden of proof is on the K&N users that are claiming all these benefits, not the other way around.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Pro
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From: Orlando Florida
Yes, the cowl air filter goes over the screen that goes across the vents in front of the windshield. I see them used by people at car shows to filter the air and was wondering if this is any good. My gasket
for my K & N is like a foam tape. This is why I was wondering from the heat would the gasket break apart and get in the Engine?
for my K & N is like a foam tape. This is why I was wondering from the heat would the gasket break apart and get in the Engine?
Race Director
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From: WI
Yes, the cowl air filter goes over the screen that goes across the vents in front of the windshield. I see them used by people at car shows to filter the air and was wondering if this is any good. My gasket
for my K & N is like a foam tape. This is why I was wondering from the heat would the gasket break apart and get in the Engine?
for my K & N is like a foam tape. This is why I was wondering from the heat would the gasket break apart and get in the Engine?
Pro
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From: Orlando Florida
This is how Ecklers has it listed
Corvette Cowl Air Vent Filter, 1984-1996
Filters Out Pollutants
Every Corvette should have one! It keeps pollutants out of the cockpit and prevents foreign debris from fouling heating or cooling components. This pre-cut foam filter installs in seconds and can be cleaned whenever necessary.
Corvette Cowl Air Vent Filter, 1984-1996
Filters Out Pollutants
Every Corvette should have one! It keeps pollutants out of the cockpit and prevents foreign debris from fouling heating or cooling components. This pre-cut foam filter installs in seconds and can be cleaned whenever necessary.
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Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Does it come with a miniature catalytic converter?
Burning Brakes
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From: Tyrone PA
Why yes, Central Coaster. I have a suggestion. Buy an electric supercharger. Hell, buy 8 of them. That should take care of your problems!!!!! Maybe I'll try coating my standard paper air filter with slick 50 and see how it works.
Melting Slicks
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From: Manteca CA
I tried a K&N several years back. To me the only difference was the increase in intake noise. Went back to the stock Delco filter, it appears the better built of all the paper filters I've seen. Cost is not an issue for me as I don't drive the car much, 40,000 miles in 11 years, so I change air filters around 2 years or when the mood stirkes.
