K&N FILTER HP GAIN?
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K&N FILTER HP GAIN? HAVE STOCK 02 WS-6. NOT READY TO CHANGE THE LID BECAUSE I'M WAITING FOR THE FIREHAWK LID TO COME ON THE MARKET. WOULD I GET ANY HP GAIN BY CHANGING OUT THE STOCK FILTER(ONLY 4,000 MILES) WITH A K&N FILTER? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? I seriously doubt you'll see any hp gain even though it does flow better. I do like that fact that you can clean it yourself when necessary. If you're looking to add hp, you're looking in the wrong place. It was the first thing I added though <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? I personally have the Holley filter. I used to have a K&N but I think the Holley seals to the air lid better.
What did I gain? Who knows...maybe 3hp, maybe nothing. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
What did I gain? Who knows...maybe 3hp, maybe nothing. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? Here is a comparison for you on the dyno from a stock paper type filter to taking the filter out there was a 5 hp gain, so to answer your question about a holley or k&n it's somewhere in the middle
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? I personally have a Holley Powershot Air Filter. Its well made and from what I hear, they seal better (also mentioned above), and its "oil" is more electronics friendly (wont damage MAF, etc.).
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? I GET YOUR POINT I'M ABOUT TO PULL OFF A FRAM OIL FILTER AND PUT AC DELCO BACK ON. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? Bill, forgetabout the K&N filter and get the Holley Power Shoot, the K&N was never designed to fit LS1, that's why they need that POS lid gasket. Just my two cents worth.
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WS-6 BILL:
<strong>never heard of lid gasket.does it come with the k&N filter? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes it should come in the box and if not you'll need to pay another $12 for it, as I said the K&N wasn't designed for the LS1 so to get a good seal they came up with this foam gasket. It's your $$ but I'd get the Holley instead.
<strong>never heard of lid gasket.does it come with the k&N filter? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes it should come in the box and if not you'll need to pay another $12 for it, as I said the K&N wasn't designed for the LS1 so to get a good seal they came up with this foam gasket. It's your $$ but I'd get the Holley instead.
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by WS-6 BILL:
<strong>I GET YOUR POINT I'M ABOUT TO PULL OFF A FRAM OIL FILTER AND PUT AC DELCO BACK ON. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good choice! I have seen those filters cuase enough engine damage to have to toss the engine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> ws6less <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
<strong>I GET YOUR POINT I'M ABOUT TO PULL OFF A FRAM OIL FILTER AND PUT AC DELCO BACK ON. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good choice! I have seen those filters cuase enough engine damage to have to toss the engine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> ws6less <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? I have also found with the FRA mod that the K/N gets really dirty/obstructed quickly. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
you find all sorts of goodies stuck to it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
you find all sorts of goodies stuck to it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? WS-6 BILL:
* The Holley flows the same or better than the K&N.
* The Holley can be cleaned and re-oiled just like the K&N. The oil is blue instead of purple.
* The Holley is cheaper than the K&N, but its pretty much an order-only item. I got mine from www.jegs.com. They also have the oil, but they dont list it. You have too look it up based on P/N which is available from Holley's website.
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<small>[ July 28, 2002, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: VIP1 ]</small>
* The Holley flows the same or better than the K&N.
* The Holley can be cleaned and re-oiled just like the K&N. The oil is blue instead of purple.
* The Holley is cheaper than the K&N, but its pretty much an order-only item. I got mine from www.jegs.com. They also have the oil, but they dont list it. You have too look it up based on P/N which is available from Holley's website.
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<small>[ July 28, 2002, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: VIP1 ]</small>
Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? Having both the K&N and the Holley, I like the Holley better for the reasons mentioned above. My K&N fit fair but the Holley was much better with my Direct Flo Lid.
As to Fram, avoid their oil filters if possilbe.
As to Fram, avoid their oil filters if possilbe.
Re: K&N FILTER HP GAIN? Same here..like the holley better than k and n..same or better flo..perfect fit..sensor friendly oil..pretty inexpensive..got mine on gp when they first cam out from thunder racing..
win..win..win..any more hp than factory..not sure
the 3hp is probably about right..the lid gives the big gain..the filter not much..but all the little stuff can add up. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
win..win..win..any more hp than factory..not sure
the 3hp is probably about right..the lid gives the big gain..the filter not much..but all the little stuff can add up. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
