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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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just got a TSP lid, i have the k&n is it worth gettin the holly filter? with the clean kit and filter and shipping 62 buck, good deal or does someone have a better deal?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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If you like the looks, sure. Just don't expect any power increase whatsoever. There's certainly nothing wrong with a K&N.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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No difference in performance between any of the air filters. Keep your money in your pocket on this one.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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thanks guys, i was really interested in the fit with the air lid, my k&n feels loose even after putting extra seal in there
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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K&N's don't fit good, Powershot fits great.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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My car dyno'd the same with the powershot in as it did with it out so I can say its a damn good flowing filter, and it fits great.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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I just put on a TSP Lid with the HolleyPowershot this Wednesday. It fits great with the TSP, but I only got it because it was like 20 bucks cheaper than the K&N here in town. If you have the K&N though, I'd just keep your money.
PS You'll enjoy the TSP lid.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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DO NOT get the K&N crap filter!!

The fit sucks. They send you a foam gasket to seal the filter to the air lid. When the adhesive gets hot, it gives up. I found half my gasket inside the intake and the other half was MIA, I sure you can guess where it went

The Holley is molded to fit tight without using any kind of gasket to make it it
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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yep what Country Boy said!!
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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ok im gonna see if someone wants to buy my k&n and get me a holly....easy to clean and life time filter right?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Yes, same deal as a K&N, but blue... Youll have to get the Holley cleaning kit though. You cant use the K&N kit. I have my K&N sitting in my closet, I wont even give it away...lol
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love that pic Country Boy, thats sweeeeet so does anyone know who has the best deals on these filters?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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Why cant i use the KN cleaning kit? ive been using it on my holley for 10,000 miles now...
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey R.
Why cant i use the KN cleaning kit? ive been using it on my holley for 10,000 miles now...
Thanks Mike! I got mine from Thunder Racing

I believe the 2 oils are different and the certain cleaning kit is made for the certain oil.... like the K&N cleaner is made to clean the K&N oil. I believe the gauze in them is the same.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 06:35 AM
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do any local auto parts stores sell the holly, like auto zone or napa or advance?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Country Boy
Yes, same deal as a K&N, but blue... Youll have to get the Holley cleaning kit though. You cant use the K&N kit. I have my K&N sitting in my closet, I wont even give it away...lol
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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ok so how the holly fits with the TSP lid.....cause the k&n when i reach under the filter and push it wiggles, does the holly wiggle at all?
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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It fits tight! I have the same setup.
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sweeeeeeeeeeet lol i just ordered it on sale at texas speed, 41 bucks cheaper than k&n too thanks so much guys!
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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ok just put the filter in, quality seems 110% better than k&n in my opinion. only thing is if i put my fingers under the filter and push up towards the back i get a little bit of movement.....is that ok as long as its very minimal, is it normal?
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