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zweimmk
post Feb 22 2016, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jul 23 2013, 03:39 PM)
im using it, the difference isn't exactly huge nor do i have dyno to prove anything.

i would say though i like the air intake sound (despite being a carbie drop in rofl) that is louder as you approach red line and if anything, you create less waste as the filter usage is permanent (only need to buy their cleaning/re-charger kit)

oh you get cool k&n vinyls/stickers for your dull looking ufo carb lo whistling.gif
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I actually have a few dynos of stock car with stock drop in vs stock car with K&N drop in.

Stock (not very clean) - better torque, lower hp. K&N - lower torque, higher hp. Within 2 to 3nm and 2 to 3hp, that difference alone can also be attributed to error difference.
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post Feb 22 2016, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Feb 22 2016, 01:57 PM)
Pretty much same result for the inspira hehe
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Polite way of saying no difference. lol
zweimmk
post Jan 3 2017, 08:27 AM

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The article in the link below has a very clear and concise detail about why OEM stock is better. K&N has definitely benefited from its years of marketing but the facts themselves do not lie. There's a reason why automotive makers use "restrictive" paper filters instead of K&N air filters.

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html
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post Jan 3 2017, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Jan 3 2017, 10:28 AM)
Gains proven by mighty car mods

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TS is talking about OEM drop in vs aftermarket drop in. My article talks about OEM vs Aftermarket drop in as well.

Even if it's a cold air intake system, a gain of 3% to 4% is really chum change IMO. But I suppose for a NA car, it's would be clearly felt and is considered fairly impressive.

 

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