Re: K&N Panel Air Filter - better performance?

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Re: K&N Panel Air Filter - better performance?

Fred W	25 Sep 2007 01:22
>>Just wondering if replacing the stock filter with the above would noticeably >>improve performance or sound. > > I tried it once and didn't notice a bean of difference. The cone CAN be > better depending on your engine type and if it's mounted with a > heatshield. I've found K&N's mounts to be pretty poor. He's talking about the replacement panel filter. Signature -Fred W

John Burns

24 Sep 2007 10:13

> Just wondering if replacing the stock filter with the above would noticeably
> improve performance or sound.

I tried it once and didn't notice a bean of difference. The cone CAN be
better depending on your engine type and if it's mounted with a
heatshield. I've found K&N's mounts to be pretty poor.

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Hurst	23 Sep 2007 18:42
Just wondering if replacing the stock filter with the above would noticeably improve performance or sound. Any comments?

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