k&n or hks?

[SilverBullet]

whats better K&N or HKS drop-in air filter :?:

[vtluu]

I hear they're about the same, though one is paper and the other foam and more easily cleaned/reused... (?) I had one on order but it took forever to come in so I cancelled it. I've heard it gives you a bit faster spool but you trade off some low-end torque and power in the process--bad for me since it helps to have low-end power for auto-x.

[evo_dadi]

go with the k&n since ive noticed the foam filter gets a little to dry and they've been known to crumble. you dont want those getting inside of your engine now.

[vtluu]

:shock: Thanks for the tip Marcel!

[RonV]

Has anyone documented that the HKS panel filter actually makes more HP?

I think Shiv said that it messes with the MAS signal. I can't find the thread though....

Any thoughts?

Shiv?

[nebolic]

i think shiv was recommending the stock filter, cuz he said the oil from the k&n might mess the MAF, thats what he suggested to me when i had my car flashed at his place.

[AlwayzEVOlving]

I am running an HKS super filter and so far so good. I feel like it spools little faster and I get a little better (smoother) pull in the upper revs 6500++ I will have to watch it I guess to make sure the is no premature deterioration. Thanks for the heads-up Evo-Dadi!

[AlwayzEVOlving]

as a former owner of 2 "fives" I can say...NICE SIGNATURE RonV!

[evo_dadi]

Has anyone documented that the HKS panel filter actually makes more HP?

dont know if anybody tested the difference with the foam and paper element filter but imo the filter would flow more since the characteristcs of foam has more holes to go thru but captures small particles.as with the paper element filter it would have a tighter weave making it thus can capture smaller particles but i think the flow would be more harder. but the plus side of the paper is it has more longevity than foam.

[RonV]

as a former owner of 2 "fives" I can say...NICE SIGNATURE RonV!Right on.

I spent about 15 grand on that thing. It was a great car but my EVO is at whole different level. I feel like I'm driving around a rally car set up to kill Tarmac! :twisted:

[howiEVO8]

bah they're about the same, a spoke with a few different vendors and they say as far as putting out HP, they're nearly identical...sure it spools up faster, but at what loss?

i can sure say that i lost a lot low-end torque, that's f'sho

[david buschur]

We have a nice open element funnel ram style filter kit for the car. It eliminates the entire airbox and is only $65. This is the same filter kit we ran when our car ran 11.65 at 117.88 mph on the stock engine and turbo.