Re: K&N Air Filter

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Mon Apr 13 1998 - 15:03:15 EDT


>
> In conjunction with the first oil change in my 98, I installed an OEM
> style K&N air filter. After a half tank of gas, it seems as though
> there's a subjective improvement throughout the powerband. The biggest
> gain seem to be in the midrange. Downshifts have a larger "grin factor".
> What all this means in terms of actual numbers, I haven't a clue. Anyone
> have dyno numbers on a 318 w/auto before and after the K&N?
>
> Mileage seems to have improved about 2mpg. Is this consistent with
> others using the K&N?
>
> BTW, I learned that wearing gloves while removing the oil filter is NOT
> optional. OUCH!
>
I usually just wait for the engine to cool for a few hours first :)

> gk
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