K&N Air Filter?

Question

Good gains? Noticable difference?

Answer 1

If your k/n conversion includes removing the stock cold-air induction, then it will be counterproductive. Most k/n filter conversions that I have seen place the new filter in the engine compartment, which means that the engine will be sucking hot air instead of cool air. If you are concerned with performance, you should research this difference. By the way, those gains that k/n proclaim are tested in a controlled environment (not with heated air from an engine compartment). If you could retain a cold air induction, then adding a k/n would likely be better than stock, but beware of marketing.

Answer 2

Decent gains it won't amaze you and be a totally different truck or anything but it's definitely worth your money...and definitely go for the cold air intake system, that WILL give some noticable gains, specifically better throttle response

Answer 3

If you are going to an open air system you may notice something OK. If your just replacing the stock filter then not much of anything noticeable.

Answer 4

K&N, is an excellent choice, if you reside and operate your automobile in a relatively not-so-dusty or dust-prone area...

If you are in a place like India, you can stick to whatever came from the factory, and be safe.
Almost any place in the US, and Europe is perfectly suited for the K&N.
I have used it on my Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX, and the immediately noticable gains are more power, and fuel economy.

Answer 5

I use the fram airhog wich is similar to the K & N, and yes it does help however dont expect major gains, only minor ones and a slightly more aggressive sound.