air filter question *newbie*

[papa roached]

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you can run a setup like this and it will be fine, i noticed a gain going from stock air box to this on my KL-ZE, but might not be so noticeable on the K8, the gains of a CAI over this are nil really i think, this might still give better throttle responce than a CAI since there isnt a LONG tube for the air to run through, a K&N drop in filter would be a good upgrade

[Grants]

Ok, I'm willing to listen. You don't think it a problem sucking in hot air? Even when moving I can imagine a lot of heat coming through the radiator and condensor.

Obviously you think it a fair trade off, but what do you think better - the K&N or a cone? Personally it looks like I'm not gonna go for the whole CAI thing in the mudguard, but I could be swayed to a cone filter, especially if it sounds better.

If we're gonna answer this question for racemebaby, we might as well go all the way!

[perhapsadingo8yerbaby]

Originally posted by race_me_baby:
ok so bear with me guys, i hardly know anything about these cars or engines in general. so i buy that kind of (performance? is this what i ask for?) air filter and it just what - screws on?

Your stock filter looks to be in great shape but the paper element is restrictive compared to a cold air intake(CAI)/cone style filter. If ya wanna avoid the hassle and expense of the CAI set up but still want a nice power band gain through the 2800-5000 RPM range, consider getting a K&N performance mesh filter that will drop right into your stock airbox. Cost is ~$50 USD and instructions come with the filter. Check out this link, it's the one for your 93 V6 model... http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2083 If interested, click on the "where to buy" link at the top of the K&N link. G'luck.

[race_me_baby]

You guys are so great and i appreciate your help in so many ways you can't even imagine. so now i feel all proud that i know what an air filter is and such (haha) so what do you guys in your personal opinions like better for sound and quality? the k&n (no mod needed) choice or the cone filter (taking out the filter box) choice. thanks again soso much!!!

[HKv6]

My choice:

AWAY EVIL STOCK AIRBOX!

[RoundTop]

Cone filter will increase the sound from the intake slightly and will give you a bit more oomph in the high end of your revs.

Replacing stock will help the high end a bit but not as much as it still goes through small piping. BUT it won't make as much sound.

[IanL]

It's a trade-off:

The K&N in the stock box will improve performance a little and retain cold air input.

The cone may improve performance a bit more, but will lose cold air input - I don't know that anyone's measured the overall result - it could be worse than the stock box with K&N, but I don't expect anyone with the cone to agree