K&N panel filters worth it?

[shadou]

u have to reset the ecu when changing from stock airbox to CAI and k&n pod ?

yes you will need to.

[connorling]

i have seen a report in one of the jap import, they tested different brand air filter on the RB26, the result is suprising, actually having a new new original air filter is better than aftermarket one due to the oil surface on the aftermarket one, paper one(perfectly clean) runs better due to no oily surface
but i think it looks better with a K & N pod in the car tho

[power_of_dreams]

just how hard is it to re-oil a K&N, and how much is an oiling kit?

[traumatized]

oil kits can be purchased for around $30 bux, you can buy them from autobarn, supercheap.

[int3gra_r]

Just for your info, if you're in Victoria, an oil-based filter such as K&N is not permitted. For more information: http://epanote2.epa.vic.gov.au/EPA/Publications.nsf/d85500a0d7f5f07b4a2565d1002268f3/c90ec843f3bbbe8fca256d9f00181c59/$FILE/1031.pdf
Although I guess the cops wont find out unless they stop your vehicle..

And as for my personal experience with K&n, it didn't make much of an improvement in my performance. I was using it in my toyota corolla.

pq+ me if you found this useful.. its greatly appreciated.

[aaronng]

Nice link. I would have given you PQ if you didn't ask for it.

[Alpine]

The bloody link doesn't even work!

Error 500

HTTP Web Server: Lotus Notes Exception - File is in use by another program

[aaronng]

Works for me. I just tried it again: http://epanote2.epa.vic.gov.au/EPA/P...$FILE/1031.pdf

[90LAN]

just depends on what car u have ....
u also need to remove the resonator box too to get best results
vtec motors have a better performance gain when u add a k&N filter

[Alpine]

Now here's what my filter looks like after 10,000km.

[JaCe]

I don't think I noticed a significant improvement in terms of power or torque on my Civic FD1, but it was definitely smoother when I accelerated. I think the general consensus with K&N filters is that they may or may not increase outright power, but they typically do give you a slightly smoother throttle response.

The bloody link doesn't even work!

Error 500

HTTP Web Server: Lotus Notes Exception - File is in use by another program

LOL shouldn't be surfing the net at work!
(either that, or I'm surprised you use Lotus Notes).

[teh_mechanic]

that filters about ready for cleaning.i do it about every 10000km (and thats with a tricky cai with my filter down in the rear bar)...dedication lol

the k&n is a good product,ive seen numerous tests showing them to improve responsiveness and slight power gains through better flow,yet they also have brilliant filtration properties.

im running a hks airinx pod at the moment on my cai,it kinda scares me when you look at it,its a honeycomb design and you can see right through the filter....cant see hks designing a completely dodgy filter though so i stand by it