> There is controversy over K&N air filters. I like mine, but I have read
> reviews that they are not good for the engine, and regular replacement of
> paper filters is a better choice. I don't know if that is for engine
> longevity or power. My experience with K&N is that it allows more air thru.
> The mixture is richened by the computer because there is more air, so you get
> more power. I guess you have to manually make a mixture change to carbureted
> engines. So the K&N gives you more power, but uses more gas to get that
> power.
What I have read about the K & N's are that they allow quite a bit more grit to
enter the engine. More airflow, but worse engine wear. YMMV.
Mark Miller
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