K&N drop in filter (3.3TT)

[Kamauxx]

I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure he said that was the wrong filter...

The one in the picture is correct. I didn't take the other one out of the plastic.

 

[iclicku]

Here you go.

 

[GTB]

Here you go.

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I appricate it

 

[Duce_13]

Mine came it today

 

[Tonkabob]

Did you notice that the K&N has larger area(using the corner more) as well as thinner. Even if the K&N was paper you woule get 10 % more flow.
Just installed mine an hour ago.

 

[JohnG7]

Mine came it today

Mine came in today, 10 minutes later- INSTALLED. I have always opened my filters (take out of bag) and laid the K&N filters on a CLEAN towel for a few minutes, just in case they may be over oiled. Results- same as always, no signs of too much oil (they're PERFECT)!!!
There are some who claim they've damaged their MAF due to oiled filters bleeding oil. This is a rarity, K&N has studied these claims, deny this as a problem from their filters. They don't deny it has happened, but the odds of their filter being the cause is very, very low (or impossible). I buy k&n still, over and over with no problems.

In an earlier post, I stated the filters may not be a restriction, no matter which filter due to the airbox inlet duct size (this also was mentioned by other posts earlier). I have been wrong before, and looks to be the case again. There is a thread running where that OP made several 1/4 mile runs, with and without any air filter. His times proved the OEM filter is somewhat restrictive (compared to no filter) as his times improved. The construction of k&n filters are indeed a better design than OEM again (not that the OEM is bad). That said, I know it'll do it's job a long while.

My intentions were (and still are) to stick with the closed factory cold air airbox and ducts as long as I stay with the OEM turbos. This airbox should prove to be too restrictive for larger turbos (just my unedumacated opinion). Personally, for my needs, I do not want open filters to the hot underhood air. It is a trade-off, a little less cooler air, or more (but hotter) underhood air. I live too close to the sun here with lots of stopngo traffic...

Edit again to say I'll show what K&N says about oil and MAF sensors next:

 

[JohnG7]

K&N statement about MAF fouling "myth":

Mass Air Flow Sensor Investigations
No dealership or service provider, when contacted, has ever been able to provide us with evidence to support this "myth," and in fact, our investigations have revealed that even authorized dealerships are simply speculating and do not have the test equipment necessary to know whether the sensor has failed or why. In the last 7 years, we have had more than 300 actual sensors sent to us by consumers with documents showing dealerships claimed our product had caused them to fail. Microscopic, electronic and chemical testing revealed that none of these sensors were contaminated by K&N oil (K&N Detailed MAF Sensor Test Results). What is perhaps the single biggest clue to what is going on is that over 50% of these sensors sent to us were not broken in the first place for any reason. Click here for more information on how this may happen.

The oil treatment on our cotton is very small (usually less than 2 ounces) and is a critical component of our filtration technology. There is nothing unusual about the use of oil as a tacking agent to improve air filter efficiency. In fact, certain Ford Motorcraft and Fram disposable air filters are treated with oil. This makes us wonder if it is only the oil treatment from reusable lifetime air filters that is alleged cause a vehicle problem? The idea that oil comes off our filter throughout its life is truly ridiculous. Just like oil treated disposable air filters, once our oil is properly and evenly absorbed through the cotton, no oil will come off, even under extreme engine conditions. We have even conducted a test with an over oiled K&N air filter in which we flowed 1,000 cubic feet of air per minute for over twelve hours (few cars or truck could generate even 500 cubic feet of air flow). The use of an absolute filter confirmed that no oil came off the K&N filter tested, even in these harsh conditions.

We have tested many MAF sensors claimed to be damaged. We can fully diagnose their condition and likely cause of failure. For a full discussion of our MAF sensor test protocol and findings, see K&N Mass Air Flow Testing Results and Findings.

Not one of these suspected MAF sensors sent in for laboratory evaluation was shown to have failed due to contamination from K&N filter oil.

 

[GTB]

Just purchased the 2 replacements. I have been doing a lot of research and it seems like the best option. I do enjoy my open source intake mod, But its starting to get way to hot out.

 

[Soca Boy]

Here you go...

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I feel like a ricer now!

Am going to borrow your idea with those stickers

 

[Soca Boy]

Didn't notice any increase in throttle response or sound. Regardless if there's a claimed HP increase of 5-10 HP, I doubt it's something I would notice. So why even bother? Cuz stickerz.
But seriously, it's definitely something that will benefit those planning on deleting cats/mufflers/etc.

It’s feels a bit quicker from a stop, sound as you said is the same. It’s still a great upgrade that’s cheap but, I do see myself adding in the K & N cold air intake later.

 

[Kamauxx]

It’s feels a bit quicker from a stop, sound as you said is the same. It’s still a great upgrade that’s cheap but, I do see myself adding in the K & N hot air intake later.

FIFY

For what it's worth you're better off with the drop in. The Typhoon is good for sound but bad for performance, especially with summer approaching.

 

[Never thought]

Stillen should be releasing their intake soon. It has a fully inclosed air box. That’s what I am waiting for.

 

[Soca Boy]

Stillen should be releasing their intake soon. It has a fully inclosed air box. That’s what I am waiting for.

Very interesting, google time.

 

[Kamauxx]

Stillen should be releasing their intake soon. It has a fully inclosed air box. That’s what I am waiting for.

They were supposed to release pics and more info toward the end of April. Unfortunately they haven't said much since the beginning of April.

 

[Never thought]

Very interesting, google time.

They posted about it in another forum. They told me it should be released by end of April. So should be any day now. They are also going to offer it with a K&N filter or a dry flow AEM, your choice on purchase. Supposedly they’re seeing 15 hp gains or so.

 

[Soca Boy]

They posted about it in another forum. They told me it should be released by end of April. So should be any day now. They are also going to offer it with a K&N filter or a dry flow AEM, your choice on purchase. Supposedly they’re seeing 15 hp gains or so.

Lol, I ended up on that other forum when I was just looking up info and pics. It sounds like it will be sweet.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

To those of you that fitted drop in K&N Filters only it’s now been 3 months since a last post on this subject, can some of you please offer a response on how these are performing ie: did they make a difference or don’t bother. All honest opinions are appreciated.

 

[OliverNuther]

Yes, please post. I’ve been tossing up replacing filters, installing a CAI or doing nothing at all. ATM I’m probably leaning towards nothing because of all the conflicting opinions floating about.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Yes, please post. I’ve been tossing up replacing filters, installing a CAI or doing nothing at all. ATM I’m probably leaning towards nothing because of all the conflicting opinions floating about.

I would not go with CAI, open pods filters are illegal in NSW & you will be drawing in warm/hot air in from the engine so this really defeats the purpose of a CAI. Drop in is my option or to do nothing at all, the OE Kia filters have deeper pleats therefore provides a greater surface area to capture particulates as well as maintaining constant airflow. My worry with K&N option filtration capabilities can be compromised with shallow pleats.

 

[OliverNuther]

Yeah I’ve been flip flopping from no to yes to no again on the CAI. I hear ya on the hot air issue. The biggest concern for me are the reports that the top end torque gains are at the expense of low end torque and it’s the low end that puts the smile on my face so I don’t want to diminish that. I’ve seen comments that the inlet duct is restrictive so that’s probably a bigger issue if the filters are roughly equal? I haven’t seen any reports of anyone enlarging the inlet.