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Re: K&N filter not as good as others.........

To: Theo Smit <theo.smit@dynastream.com>
Subject: Re: K&N filter not as good as others.........
From: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 18:56:36 -0700
Theo, and Tiger Owners,

The K&N filter is pre oiled when new, but you have to purchase the 
replenishment oil for it's first cleaning.  I believe it has the same 
filter area as the stock paper one, but gives better flow.  While a 
taller one would be better, you will not be able to use an F4B and 
Holley LAT 1 hirise, as it will hit the hood, even if it is the LAT hood.

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com



Theo Smit wrote:

>Looking at all of the data, it's apparent that with a K&N filter you
>definitely need to (a) oil it prior to use so that it will capture dirt
>(that wasn't really stated, but using a K&N filter dry is not a good idea),
>and (b) you need to service it. Unless you drive your Tiger in very dusty
>conditions and often, that really only amounts to maybe twice a year putting
>it in the sink and washing it out... Not really a big deal.
>
>For outright performance, the lack of height of the stock filter (and the
>K&N) is the biggest problem. Quite a few people are running taller than
>stock air filter elements by just forming  them into an oval shape. I'm sure
>someone can give a part number for a taller than stock filter that is the
>right circumference... The extra height gives a large increase in the
>airflow capability but also a corresponding increase in the amount of time
>you can run the filter before it needs to be serviced.
>
>Theo




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