3:47 PMMr. Luddite
On 5/1/2017 3:52 PM, Tim wrote:
1:27 PMMr. Luddite
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Do you really think K&N air filters make a difference? I've tried them
on two different vehicles, one with a carb and one that was fuel
injected. Other than being a bit louder under full throttle, I didn't
see any performance difference. Isn't it true that a stock air filter
is designed to pass the maximum amount of air that the intake can
handle? If so, of what benefit is a K&N? They may be capable of more
air passing through them under test conditions but if the intake only
demands what a stock filter can handle, what's the point?
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Richard, I believe the KN is made for more extreme measures like dirt racing. Possibly giving better filtration but also more air flow while half clogged compared to OE when new...



Maybe. But something bothers me about that logic also. The K&N filters
are treated with oil and thus can be cleaned and re-used.
That's about the only advantage I can see and it would make sense
in dirt racing. You wouldn't have to buy a new filter every race.
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If memory serves correctly, I'd read on a Brit bike forum and someone was discouraging the use of the really small KNs because of their lack of filtration capabilities. But one advantage was they sure looked way cool those Triumphs with those cute little button filters on them...😋