fram air hog?
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fram air hog? anyone using them with any luck? my dads been having issues with the k&n on his avalanche and on there forums it has something to do with the oiling of them. ive also heard a couple guys on here say that theyd rather usea quality papaer filter as opposed to cotton.
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i use a re-usable filter but not fram. it is OK but NEVER put oil on the filter element. eventually it will find its way onto the MAF wires and then you are screwed. I thougth GM dealers got tired of seeing oil on MAF wires and decided to void warrantlies for these related probems?
Use Holley Power Shot or Green Machine Filters. They are very high perf, the Holley has Sensor friendly oil, you will never need to buy another filter. Do not excessively oil them.
Originally Posted by robertbartsch
i use a re-usable filter but not fram. it is OK but NEVER put oil on the filter element. eventually it will find its way onto the MAF wires and then you are screwed. I thougth GM dealers got tired of seeing oil on MAF wires and decided to void warrantlies for these related probems?
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I dunno what other people's troubles are, but I use an airhog on the Camaro, and i have had no problems whatsoever. Take it out and throw it in my dish washer when it gets dirty! I feel better performance vs a paper filter higher up in the powerband, despite other people telling me I am crazy. I will definetely keep using it as long as possible.
Oh Also I had to modify the stock filter tray to get it to fit a little though. Oh well.
Brad
Oh Also I had to modify the stock filter tray to get it to fit a little though. Oh well.
Brad
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ya i know a lot of guys on the avalanche forums were saying that they were voiding there warrentys dueto this thats why iwondered if it was a big issue. the last thing i need know is to have to buy a new maf because my k&n soaked it.
If you properly clean/oil the K&N you won't have problems. Too many people are in a rush to get the filter back on the car after recently oiling it. You gotta let it sit for at least a day or so to soak in.
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
If you properly clean/oil the K&N you won't have problems. Too many people are in a rush to get the filter back on the car after recently oiling it. You gotta let it sit for at least a day or so to soak in.
Originally Posted by BriancWS6
Never screwed mine up 