Problem w/K&N filter

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Aug 6, 2006 | 03:57 PM

JerseyLS1TA

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Problem w/K&N filter

When I got my car it came with a K&N air filter with a stock air box, well I changed the lid asap. I got the clear MTI lid and now i notice there are small dead bugs and small little sticks stuck to the screen of my MAF. Does the K&N not seal up properly in the airbox or did I do something wrong here. If that kinda stuff can get by I'm sure smaller things like dirt/dust are getting by to. Does anyone else have this problem?

Aug 6, 2006 | 04:35 PM

robdawg13

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I had an MTI lid on my 2000 and the fit SUCKED. Not only that but they acted like ****** about it. Went with a Whisper lid from Thunder Racing this time around and no problems at all

Aug 6, 2006 | 06:42 PM

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I have a K&N with a whisper lid no problems here at all.

Aug 6, 2006 | 07:18 PM

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MTI lids don't seal well, that's why you have bugs and stick on your MAF. You're gonna have to put a weather foam seal inside your MTI to seal it on your K&N. No biggie. Also make sure you have your MAF and your stock belows sealed too.

Aug 7, 2006 | 12:47 PM

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Not sure about the MTI lids but I do know the K&N's have fitment issues and actually require a gasket. As for fitment of lids. I've had a few and noticed fitment issues with a lot of them. I have the Texas Speed clear lid now and it fits fine but still requires some work to get it to seal correctly. It's easier to tell with a clear lid. I'm guessing roughly 35% of f-body owners are probably driving around with a gap between the filter and rear of there lids and don't even know it. Major design flaw in my oppinion.