Inflation lol this went up like 100 bucks
I installed the Injen air intake. With the other upgrades to the engine I feel it was the best choice out there. I had the Rouxh intake befor the Injen, and it made a big difference.
I've had a similar problem with K&N. After using the filter for several thousand miles, my truck started burning oil. Yes they flow more air and also the abrasive media with it. I'd never use another oiled "lifetime" filter again.I used to be a firm believer of the performance drop in filters. I know for a fact they have the ability to flow more (tested even myself).
IMO replacing the actual intake does no good and actually can hurt your low end torque. An engine can only suck in so much air, period. Having an air intake capable of flowing more air than the engine is asking for is a waste.
The last vehicle I replaced the entire intake on was supercharged and at high RPM under full throttle/load, a streamlined intake helped (or if you modified the engine to the point where it seriously needs more CFM).. but I lost that instant, just off idle torque.
Now with all that said..I mentioned I used to! My last vehicle that had a performance drop in, blackstone started showing higher silicone content (sucking in dirt). In addition my engine started burning a bit of oil at 50k.
And that was a street car. No way I'm putting in anything with less filtration on a vehicle that goes off road.
And yeah....off road racers use performance air filters.... But then they don't get over 100K miles on their engines either
Even scarier, I'm running stock Air Filter, plus I rigged up a "pre-cleaner".
Have you ever watched the “PROJECT FARM” testing videos on YouTube? There is a specific very detailed video on testing air filter brands. You just assume the K&N filter is “better” because?Do you by any chance have the link to the exact K&N Filter you got? I've read that some are loosey-goosey, not for 2.7 but for 2.3.....etc.....Just wanna make sure I get the right one
I agree with you exactly.My ten cents. These parts, like cold air intakes, extra lights, $100 color matched shackles are all sucker bait. Very, very few people will pull maximum HP from their engine what ever it may be.
Most engines today create more power that 99% of people will use unless you intend on flogging your vehicle every day. Avoid the trends just because it seems cool. Millions of dollars are thrown away on up grades. Not saying they don't help but honestly very few will ever reach that threshhold. Focus your funds on what targets you really intend to hit. If it's to be the cool guy,... go ahead. The $100 color matching shackles are a prime example. It's your money, your ride - you do you. Enjoy
The voice of experience tells me to focus resources on exactly what I need and........are you seriously running your vehicle to the upper limits of a dyno run graph that shows you can make 10 additional HP?? I know people will jump on me in disagreement but THEY know they'll never abuse their baby either. Impress yourself not other people with trendy gadgets.
K&N filters/similar really have no place in an Offroad vehicle in an Offroad environment where there’s any dirt/dust. You really can’t improve air flow (through a filter) much without improving particulate flow at the same time. Might as well remove the filter, throw some pantyhose over the intake to keep the critters out and raw dog your turbos till she don’t turbo no mo
I use WIX filters exclusively on all my vehicles. I do this after “working” on industrial equipment for 45 years. You begin to notice the dominance of WIX filters.
Yeah I'd watch this video a while ago as well. Occasionally I go in and check wix to see if they finally make one and have been surprised that they have not.
