We've looked at these and most of us (who have) are in agreement: Don't
Bother.
However, it does look like they changed their design a little bit.
Here's some information to consider:
(1) "The Conical Filter with the inverted tips flow LESS that the standard
6x9 cone. We just sell them to the import people because they want that
'look'." (Quote from three different K&N techs on different occasions.)
(2) The filter cover isn't designed correctly for the actual filter. (The
conical filters draw most of the air from the base...not the tip - verified
by K&N and a simple smoke test).
(3) Notice that the case being used is steel (which absorbs heat and holds
it in).
(4) K&N Gen-II Design uses a plastic compound which keeps the intake system
cool (that's what you want anyway). Paxton and Vortech use plastic intake
tube as well just because of this reason.
It is a free country so you can do whatever you like...just my $0.02 on
their product.
- Bernd
At 12:40 PM 02/11/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>I finally found a real cold air intake for my truck, and I thought I'd pass
>the info along. Made by Intense Performance in Washington state, these
>aren't a K&N FIPK II or other style that ends up pulling warm underhood air
>in, but instead goes through the flap next to the radiator to get real
>cold, ram air. They're roughly the same price as the K&N. I've spoken
>with a couple of Durango owners who really like these. Here is an address
>to see it installed on a Durango.
>
>http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=100297&a=1651716
>
>I don't think it will actually link from here (stupid Lotus Notes), but
>just copy and paste into your browser. I contacted the owner of Intense
>performance regarding some technical questions I had and the possiblity for
>a group buy, and here is what he had to say.
>
>Eric
>Thanks for the interest in the Stage III intakes.
>Yes, Mine is the only true cold air intake. The K&N and MOPAR (same thing)
>both
>source their air from the left fron inner fender and use a shield. While
>the
>shield is great in helping to reduce the underhood grime if you look close
>the
>main source of air to the inner fender is actually a hole behind the PCM
>from
>the engine compartment.
>As you are probably aware I am a Durango guy and to my knowledge have sold
>all
>of my intakes to date to Durango folks. My intakes should fit the Dakota's
>with
>no problem with a possible exception of some differences in the A/C line if
>present. It should work on the V6 as well but would probably require a
>different
>support strap due to the tube being positioned in the engine compartment
>differently. More than happy though to work with anyone who purchases for a
>Dakota and has a fit problem. I just need to forwarn that I have not
>actually
>tried each combination.
>The inlet is up beside the radiator and requires a hole be cut in the
>rubber
>like material. The inlet is PVC plastic and bolts to the frame.
>Rain, car washes, etc have not been a problem. I live in Seattle and can
>arrest
>to the rain bit. :-) I do recommend, and supply a warning with the product,
>that
>if offroad use such that would expose the vehicle to stream crossings, big
>mud
>puddles, etc, that the inlet flex hose be disconnected from the ffilter
>canister.
>I am hesitant to offer a "group buy" because I discount the price so much
>to
>begin with, but I would like to get more exposure on the DML. I would be
>willing
>to offer a group buy discount of free shipping for a defined period of say
>a
>month and would also require that my business be added to the DML list of
>suppliers. A simple mention of the DML group buy in comment field when
>online
>ordering would be all that would be necessary for the free shipping.
>Let me know if this sounds ok to you and we can work out any further
>details.
>Again, For those applications where the product has not actually been
>installed
>I am happy to work with folks in making changes or modifying so that any
>potential problems are resolved. Just need to make that clear before hand.
>Thanks Again!
>John Watkins
>Intense Performance
>
>So, unless someone can come up with a reason that these wouldn't be better
>than K&N FIPK II, I'll be ordering one of these for roughly the same price.
>Here's the web addy if you'd like to check it out.
>
>http://www.intenseperformance.com/products/intense_air/intense_air.html
>
>Later all!
>
>Eric Kammerer
>PA Slush Rat
>
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