hExx's Review: K&N vs CAI Intake
08-28-2007 | 04:46 PM
#21
Originally Posted by scarlett
I took out my k&n sprayed it with that high heat engine paint. Then on the inside I layered this down. http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Reflect-A-Cool_12_x_24_.htm
Then I ran an intake tube down underneath my fog light to the rectangle hole in the drivers side front panel. I am happy as hell I monitored the heat with my HP Tuners and my IAT dropped almost 30 degrees. I also bent the K&N shield to make it fit more snug in the car also.
P.S. DON'T LAYER IT ON THE OUTSIDE! (Keeps the heat in) I learned that mistake already. I had to redo the hole thing and put it on the inside (Keeps the heat out).
Then I ran an intake tube down underneath my fog light to the rectangle hole in the drivers side front panel. I am happy as hell I monitored the heat with my HP Tuners and my IAT dropped almost 30 degrees. I also bent the K&N shield to make it fit more snug in the car also.
P.S. DON'T LAYER IT ON THE OUTSIDE! (Keeps the heat in) I learned that mistake already. I had to redo the hole thing and put it on the inside (Keeps the heat out).
08-28-2007 | 05:14 PM
#23
Originally Posted by BuffaloSS
Sorry Taz, you may have misunderstood my question or i didn't get my question across right. I know what makes the K&N great, to an extent, but...
The K&N is not an open cone...it's a closed cone (sealed end). I (remember that I) had an S&B Powerstack filter on my Explorer...and those are open cones...notice the open end:
http://www.sbfilters.com/universal_filters.php
Wouldn't it seem you'd get more air from an Open cone vs. a Closed cone filter?
[HEY CORNY>>>I SEE A RED ONE IN THAT PIC
]
The K&N is not an open cone...it's a closed cone (sealed end). I (remember that I) had an S&B Powerstack filter on my Explorer...and those are open cones...notice the open end:
http://www.sbfilters.com/universal_filters.php
Wouldn't it seem you'd get more air from an Open cone vs. a Closed cone filter?
[HEY CORNY>>>I SEE A RED ONE IN THAT PIC
]
08-28-2007 | 06:49 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by scarlett
I took out my k&n sprayed it with that high heat engine paint. Then on the inside I layered this down. http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Reflect-A-Cool_12_x_24_.htm
Then I ran an intake tube down underneath my fog light to the rectangle hole in the drivers side front panel. I am happy as hell I monitored the heat with my HP Tuners and my IAT dropped almost 30 degrees. I also bent the K&N shield to make it fit more snug in the car also.
P.S. DON'T LAYER IT ON THE OUTSIDE! (Keeps the heat in) I learned that mistake already. I had to redo the hole thing and put it on the inside (Keeps the heat out).
Then I ran an intake tube down underneath my fog light to the rectangle hole in the drivers side front panel. I am happy as hell I monitored the heat with my HP Tuners and my IAT dropped almost 30 degrees. I also bent the K&N shield to make it fit more snug in the car also.
P.S. DON'T LAYER IT ON THE OUTSIDE! (Keeps the heat in) I learned that mistake already. I had to redo the hole thing and put it on the inside (Keeps the heat out).
and then you put the reflect-a-cool on the inside of the shield, with the shiny reflective side facing the filter?? the reflective side should be facing the heat source... so it should be stuck on the "outside" of the shield facing the engine, no??
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08-28-2007 | 10:35 PM
#25
Originally Posted by 06MonteSS
sprayed what with the paint - the K&N shield?
and then you put the reflect-a-cool on the inside of the shield, with the shiny reflective side facing the filter?? the reflective side should be facing the heat source... so it should be stuck on the "outside" of the shield facing the engine, no??
and then you put the reflect-a-cool on the inside of the shield, with the shiny reflective side facing the filter?? the reflective side should be facing the heat source... so it should be stuck on the "outside" of the shield facing the engine, no??
08-29-2007 | 12:57 AM
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sprayed what with the paint - the K&N shield?
and then you put the reflect-a-cool on the inside of the shield, with the shiny reflective side facing the filter?? the reflective side should be facing the heat source... so it should be stuck on the "outside" of the shield facing the engine, no??
and then you put the reflect-a-cool on the inside of the shield, with the shiny reflective side facing the filter?? the reflective side should be facing the heat source... so it should be stuck on the "outside" of the shield facing the engine, no??
- Then I took off the drivers side front tire and weather cover
- I ran a 4 inch (tube) from underneath my fog light where there is a gap to the rectangle hole that is down by the CPU where the K&N is.
Tested it was holding the heat in the enclosure. So I took it off and insulated the inside of the K&N heat shield and I had almost 30 degrees cooler then stock or the intial way I installed the reflect-a-cool.
Last edited by scarlett; 08-29-2007 at 11:36 AM.
08-29-2007 | 08:44 AM
#29
Bill, i thought the complete opposite...with the air coming in from the top AND sides it'd be more uniform airflow...instead of crashing into eachother from opposite. Ultimately, the MAF screen does straighten out the air for the sensor...so in the end the turbulance could be a non-factor.
Scarlett, that's interesting...it says to put that stuff facing the heat source...so one would assume it goes on the OUTSIDE of the airbox.
Anyway, i was considering purchasing some rigid insulating foam and installing that...but i haven't done it yet b/c i'm broke and overall lazy LOL.
Scarlett, that's interesting...it says to put that stuff facing the heat source...so one would assume it goes on the OUTSIDE of the airbox.
Anyway, i was considering purchasing some rigid insulating foam and installing that...but i haven't done it yet b/c i'm broke and overall lazy LOL.
08-29-2007 | 10:53 AM
#30
Originally Posted by nighthand
Last edited by hexxLS4; 08-29-2007 at 01:25 PM.
