Hey guys is adding a K&N filter to the replace the stock filter worth it? Will it affect the A/F mixture? What's your opinion.

 

Maybe 1-2whp... Might be a bit louder though.

 

Cleaner air? lol

 

Smart a$$. Get back to your studies!!

 

Check this article, the report about the K&N, both the drop-in and the AirCharger, is the second from the bottom.

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...ke/index1.html

 

Just go for the whole intake, it's a great piece.

 

Might just hold out and get the C&L CAI with the SCT tuner. If the weather holds up, I will go to the track on Friday and get some baseline runs in while it's 100% stock. There's only about 850 miles on the odometer.

 

I had a K&N drop in filter for a brief while. While there are claims of a few hp gains, I primarily bought it for the durability. During the time I owned it, I noticed no increase in sound or power, but also did not experience any warning lights or anything. They've been making drop-in filters for just about all cars (and motorcycles) for a long time. If you want a life time filter, it's probably a good investment (just be sure the idiots at the Jiffy Lube don't toss it out, if you don't change your oil yourself).

I've since switched to the K&N Air Charger, and also have experienced no problems. There is a noticeable increase in sound (complemented with my Corsas), and a slightly noticeable increase in power in the very high RPM range. Bought it primarily for looks, then sound, then performance.

 

I've had a K&N in pretty much every vehcle I've owned and never had any problems. I think I'll probably end up doing a CAI and a tune so the filter might not be worth buying.

 

You'll save money on air filters buy never having to buy one again!!!

 

Bottom Line, don't waste your money. You know that it won't be long before you go the CAI Unit (from somewhere) so don't spend a dime on something you will just swap out sooner than later. It's always wise to sit down and write down a game plan on what you want to do and in what stages. That way you don't waste any money. Example: Exhaust---look for ones that don't drone? Look for polished? Find ones you really want and can live with. Just do your homework and don't impulse buy or you will just have parts sitting around the garage gathering dust.

 

I have been putting k&n filters in all of my vehicles (at least the last 5) primarily because it's a lifetime filter. If i don't buy a CAI soon, I'll put a k&n in my new mustang.

 

+1...

 

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47979
This will be my first proformance mod.

 

Its a very long thread but pretty much all you need to know is on the first few pages. Its a good product from a stand up guy. Money back if your unhappy.

 

I returned a CAI in recent days. I'm still waiting to see if I get my money back, so I won't say much about it right now while it's pending. But be careful when choosing a CAI. Be happy with its performance and its fit&finish.

 

I can vouch for this....I bought the units and no problems and good customer support so far. Worth the money and I don't think you would be dissapointed (and if you were, they take it back).

 

why did you buy it?? Why did you return it ???

 

I actually felt a performance *decrease* with a drop-in K&N air filter.

I can't reccomend it.

 

The heat shield was too flimsy for me. The polished metal intake tube had too much pitting. According to the manufacturer, a small amount of pitting is normal and a result of the manufacturing process. It was too noticeable for me. I thought it had that orange peel look. The company responded very well and accepted my return. It was obvious that customer satisfaction was their primary concern.

I still plan to get a CAI. Right now i'm looking at brands that use a plastic intake tube.