K&N Air filter worth it?
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K&N Air filter worth it?
Is it worth it to get the K&N filter for the stock airbox? I could swear I've read somewhere that the K&N doesn't really do much for you.
Any idea how much the stock element costs from the Mazda dealer?
Any idea how much the stock element costs from the Mazda dealer?
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I had the box K&N without the inlet "snorkel" and just recently installed a PFS alike twin filters with custom heat shield and by my pants dyno ; there was only a minimal increase in power and a sooner spool up; maybe because all the hissing sounds that came out. But I think that "snorkel" coming out of the air box is a bottle neck in the intake system, more than anything else.
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There might be a slight increase in flow. I've had one for years.
The best part is you can clean and reuse it forever, instead of buying Mazduh OEM's every year. The K&N is about $50.00 and I will take a wild guess the Mazda OEM is at least $20.00, maybe more.
The best part is you can clean and reuse it forever, instead of buying Mazduh OEM's every year. The K&N is about $50.00 and I will take a wild guess the Mazda OEM is at least $20.00, maybe more.
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R1owner,
I did notice a slight difference in spool times and HP when switching to the K&N. The real gains came from modifying my air box with the K&N installed.
If you’re interested, I'll sell you my stock air box with the K&N (cleaned approx 3K miles ago). The box was modified for free flow. In addition, I purchased the Pettit intake system and noticed no difference between setups. The price is $6 plus shipping from 15238.
Thanks,
Tom
I did notice a slight difference in spool times and HP when switching to the K&N. The real gains came from modifying my air box with the K&N installed.
If you’re interested, I'll sell you my stock air box with the K&N (cleaned approx 3K miles ago). The box was modified for free flow. In addition, I purchased the Pettit intake system and noticed no difference between setups. The price is $6 plus shipping from 15238.
Thanks,
Tom
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I had a similar experience as Tom. I noticed a slight increase. I bought my K&N at Kragen for $54.
Later, I fabricated an aluminum shield to bring additional cold air to the stock air box. Then, I cut a hole in the bottom of the box. It's a nice setup. It's cheap, and not visible. The stock intake stays as is. The smog guys won't know if it is there.
I felt a significant increase in power. Probably similar to the high priced intakes.
I could make one for you. If you are interested, PM me.
Adam
Later, I fabricated an aluminum shield to bring additional cold air to the stock air box. Then, I cut a hole in the bottom of the box. It's a nice setup. It's cheap, and not visible. The stock intake stays as is. The smog guys won't know if it is there.
I felt a significant increase in power. Probably similar to the high priced intakes.
I could make one for you. If you are interested, PM me.
Adam
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The Stock MAZDA OEM filter runs close to $40 from a dealer - I got a used K&N for $25 and when used in a modified airbox makes a noticable improvement in spool up and throttle response.
Check my Website for photos of my mod. http://home.earthlink.net/~maxpesce/index.html
I don't think it would make as much diff is an unmodified airbox as the air ducting to the stock airbox is very restrictive.
Check my Website for photos of my mod. http://home.earthlink.net/~maxpesce/index.html
I don't think it would make as much diff is an unmodified airbox as the air ducting to the stock airbox is very restrictive.
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