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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Its time for me to replace my stock air filter. I really didnt think I would have the car this long so i have kept it all stock. Any suggestions on a decent air filter or if anyone has a K+n panel filter they want to sell cheap I would open to hearing about that also. Thanks-John
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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If the car is and plans to remain stock just throw a fram or delco in it and be done
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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I have a stock imp SS and put a panel K&N filter in it. Sounds a little bit better. The only benefit is the recycle-bility of the k+n filter. I didnt notice any performance changes.
In hindsight, worth the $45 but dont get it if you think its going to turn it into a fire breathing machine
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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I have the K+ N and I like it. It is worth being able to clean and use again.
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Obtain silicone copulers from ebay

Obtain 20 dollar AEM dryflow filter from ebay

Spend couple hours fabbing intake

Screw k&n...

Or just slap a walmart fram in it and be done as mentioned. No need for the mods if you have no intention of really opening your wallet.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I had a K&N, had MAF oiling issues - waste of money on these cars. Switched back to paper, no performance loss.

You are are better off with paper and removing the horn in front of the airbox.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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gotta clean your maf! then no issues. ^ and dont over oil the filter. use as directed. my k&n and mad cleaner netted me a noticable response. but as for o.p. fram it / f*ck it
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I switched from a K&N back to dry air filter. I am using a amsoil filter in my SLP CAI for my 99 grand prix. No need to hassle with the cleaning, drying and reoiling of an oiled filter.
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I was able to get a used one thru a board member here(thanks to redlightrampage ). The price was right, he shipped quick , it was almost new and I never have to buy another one. Thanks to all who replied. Cheers
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MAF sensor cleaner. The best $7 spent
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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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gotta clean your maf! then no issues. ^ and dont over oil the filter. use as directed. my k&n and mad cleaner netted me a noticable response. but as for o.p. fram it / f*ck it
Interestingly mine was factory oiled. Cleaning the MAF's since the '02 Camaro SS.
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