BTW: There are several links on the web that backup Ted's comment.
Strangely enough though...they recommend Amsoil filters and provide a
link on where to buy them. (Go Figure)
God I hope the other manufacturers (who already use K&N's in their
factory airboxes...and sold that way from the showroom floor) heard
about this. ;)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller
WB5OXQ
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 10:47 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: K&N -- good people, good product.
I heard that a properly oiled K&N was better filtration than a paper
filter. I also heard that at least 1 dealer will not warranty engine
work if a K&N is used. Can we really find out the truth?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Wiegandt" <twiegandt@comcast.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 10:49 PM
Subject: DML: RE: K&N -- good people, good product.
>
> FWIW
>
> K&N does cover their product, just not the damage you are doing to
> your engine by running it.
>
> Using a K&N air filter may give you a minimal hp increase in the short
term,
> but will decrease your hp in the long term. K&N filters are only
> about
90%
> efficient at filtering the intake air. Your stock paper filter is
> about
99%
> efficient. This means that while the K&N may let 5% more air through,
> it
is
> letting 10X as much dirt through. Think about what all that extra
> dirt is doing to your cylinder walls.
>
> K&N filters were designed for race engines that get rebuilt on a
> regular basis. They are designed for high airflow and to hopefully
> filter the big stuff. They were never designed for everyday use.
>
> If people want to run them, great. Just make sure it is an informed
> decision.
>
> Ted
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