Car guys....Air filter question

[CQBgopher]

I was told that I should run an aftermarket air filter in my truck. Was told it will give me better power and economy.

Discuss

[cmica]

i like K&N easy to clean and add the spray to clean and seal again last truck I had it lasted 10yrs still look new, now as far as better power /econ no difference to me

[XDM9cWA]

dunno about power and economy, but I use K&N filters because I don't have to replace it as often...

I clean mine once every 2-3 years and they do get somewhat dirty, but they clean up really well afterwards...

never saw a perceptible difference.. even when I put in a cold air intake in a 350z a while back... you get 1HP at best.. but it's "tacticool" or whatever the equivalent is in the car world...

never had any sensor issues either like some like to claim...

I did forget to clean my wife's KN filter for about 4 years.. (cleaned my daily driver but always forgot her car) never had any issues and I didn't see any MPG difference before or after..

[mislabeled]

Must not...rise...to bait...

[Benja455]

This thread is awesome.

[toys in the toybox]

Better airflow? ? Yes. Better filtration? Questionable

Better mileage?? Never

Any other questions??

[Benja455]

Better airflow? ? Yes. Better filtration? Questionable

Better mileage?? Never

Any other questions??

As better filtration is questionable - it is possible to do a worse job than standard filters and therefore put more wear on the engine?

[CQBgopher]

Better airflow? ? Yes. Better filtration? Questionable

Better mileage?? Never

Any other questions??

More power?

[golddigger14s]

I really don't see any difference, but I still like K&N.

[CQBgopher]

I see oiled elements, non oiled elements made of similar materials, conical shapes, big giant dump truck looking bucket looking ones.....I see new pipes/tubes/hoses, some are in a box, some aren't.

WTH.....what happened to just a round paper filter for $3.99?

[XDM9cWA]

I see oiled elements, non oiled elements made of similar materials, conical shapes, big giant dump truck looking bucket looking ones.....I see new pipes/tubes/hoses, some are in a box, some aren't.

WTH.....what happened to just a round paper filter for $3.99?

what happened to a stock carbine handguard for 10$? or the birdcage flashider for 10$? now everybody has rails and brakes...

[XDM9cWA]

More power?

yeah.. 1hp.. same improvement if you left the toolbox at home...

[toys in the toybox]

Benja....yes on the potential for increased wear due to poorer filtration

Power?? well possibly if there is indeed an increased airflow.

[CQBgopher]

So increased airflow would mean more fuel burning, too.....so less economy but more power? But they also say better economy.

I'm lost.

[toys in the toybox]

Ya a a a a. Find me more mileage and I'll hand you a C note myself. Yes it's a lie but the dream sells parts right?!

It's not anymore fuel per HP produced. That's a constant. It's the potential for increased airflow and fuel used as im sure you well know

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