K&N Air Filter

[ddasilva99]

Hi Everyone,

I am planning on an inexpensive upgrade on my '04. I was advised that new K&N filter is the best bang/buck.

Should I purchase the filters (approximately $100CAD each) or get the CAI (2 filters + "Y Pipe") for $500CAD?

Thanks in advance,
D

 

[White 04 Mamba]

Hi Everyone,

I am planning on an inexpensive upgrade on my '04. I was advised that new K&N filter is the best bang/buck.

Should I purchase the filters (approximately $100CAD each) or get the CAI (2 filters + "Y Pipe") for $500CAD?

Thanks in advance,
D

My 04 vert has just the K&N filters and stock Y tube. The previous owner did the swap so I couldn't tell you the differnece between the 2 as far as performance. You can find the K&N Y and the filters for cheaper than $500 though. Roe Racing has them for $348...see link. K&N Air Charger Intake Kit, 03-06 Viper SRT-10 - Air Intake - Roe Racing

I am thinking about going this route because I don't like the stock plastic pipe with the big square knob. I would be interested to know what the difference would be between the stock plastic tube and the K&N one.

 

[BillionDollarDan]

I read another post here about the K&N CAI. The poster said something about another 10-15 hp from it. That's really cheap hp for the buck. I have a K&N on my wrangler and it definitely added a little bit of pep, but my favorite thing about it was the change in the engine note. It added a bit of a growl. I don't know what that would translate to the monster motor we have, but it's gotta be good

 

[witz323]

I've got the K&N filters and Y-Pipe, along with a handful of other mods...headers, exhaust, tune. There might be a slight gain from the K&N set up if you're actually going to measure it on a dyno or something, but no way will you be able to notice any difference at all just from driving it.

My 2 cents.

 

[Steve-Indy]

BEFORE you change out the whole system...be SURE to read the threads about removing the sensors without breaking anything!!!

 

[ddasilva99]

Hi Guys,

Thank you all for your posts. I like the idea that my car will sound different with the new CAI. Im surprised I wouldn't feel a 15HP difference?

I will definately review the posts regarding sensor removal.

I appreciate your advice guys!
D

 

[SR]

I changed the intake to K&N CAI a few months ago on my '08. You can install it yourself in less than 2 hrs even if you are not mechanically inclined. All you need is a screw driver and a wrench. I did not notice any difference in sound or power. It does dress up the engine compartment and sure looks good, but you will not feel any extra power even if it adds a few ponies.

 

[BAD BOYZZ GARAGE]

ddasilva99,

In the spirit of Cinco De Mayo ( May 5th / Mexican Independance day ) - Go for the whole Enchilada.

Small performance & visual gains - FYI

Toddy

 

[WHOSNEXT]

BEFORE you change out the whole system...be SURE to read the threads about removing the sensors without breaking anything!!!

can you post the link...can not find it...getting ready to change mine

 

[Steve-Indy]

ddasilva99, come to our meeting this Sat. and I'll give you an early K&N airbox with filters...never got around to putting it on our 03.

 

[escapedan]

Personally I'm a fan of the K&N upgrade. Looks nice, sounds nice, not too expensive. I'd vote you go for it.

 

[Steve-Indy]

WHOSNEXT, here is a thread started by Tac-Doc from 2004 that discusses the "small hole-whistle" problem (with fix) seen on EARLY K&N systems for SRT-10's. It also gives a warning about the difficulty removing (and possibly breaking) the air temp sensor:

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/565736-k-n-filtercharger-whistle.html

 

[ddasilva99]

Hi Steve-Indy,

Thank you very much for your offer. I would take you up on it. It would make an awesome roadtrip and I would have the opportunity to meet Viper Enthusiasts. However, I am (hopefully) selling my 96 Camaro Z28 on Saturday.

 

[AndrewDoe]

$348 is a great price.

 

[swexlin]

The 2003 I just bought has the K&N kit on it. As a side note, how often do these filters have to be oiled?

 

[Paul Hawker]

Maintenance on a K&N consists of washing them with their cleaner when they appear so dirty that it looks like it may affect their efficiency. They then need to be oiled before reinstalling. K&N makes a cleaning/oiling kit. Be careful not to over oil. Just a light spray for a red color. Let them set for a day to allow the oil to become consistant. Too much oil will be sucked through and coat your air mass flow filter.

 

[swexlin]

Thanks, mine don't look dirty or poor at all. I have heard the warnings about over-oiling. I guess I'll just leave them be until they look bad. With the amount of driving I do, that will be a few years!

 

[Steve-Indy]

swexlin, I'm with you...no praticular schedule here with our low mileage driving...in non-dusty conditions. I just keep an eye on them. It's a little bigger job on Gen I and II cars as the airbox clips can be problematic ...including the breaking of the clip's plastic anchor points.

 

[FangZ]

Steve,

You don't happen to have a Paxton sitting in your Garage that you never got around installing, do you?

See you at the June meeting?

Mike.

 

[Paul Hawker]

K&N website says clean every 50,000 miles.

On my Paxton the filter only got dirty on one side, so I rotated it and put it back in. (Did not flip it, rotated it ; >)

 

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, Mike....I'll check!!

Seriously, if anyone what's the new-in-the-box K&N
system that I mentioned above, I'll by glad to bring it to one of our meetings and hand it over...just let me know.

 

[ddasilva99]

Hi, Mike....I'll check!!

Seriously, if anyone what's the new-in-the-box K&N
system that I mentioned above, I'll by glad to bring it to one of our meetings and hand it over...just let me know.

Can I call dibs?

 

[Steve-Indy]

If you really want it you can have it (as I said above)...send me an e-mail.

 

[Steve-Indy]

OK, ddasilva99, time is up!!

FangZ...you're next...it's now yours!!!

 

[FangZ]

Thanks! I'll be picking it up soon

 

[ddasilva99]

Sorry Steve-Indy I totally forgot about our conversation. I purchased a K&N kit last week and it looks great

 

[Steve-Indy]

It's going to a great home...a beautiful Black Mamba!!

 

[johnory]

ddasilva99 - im considering a k&n for the performance enhancement. were you able to tell the difference in how it performs after you did the k&n install? i also have an 04'.

 

[xr4racer]

We have a K&N setup that has not been used. Let me know if you are interested.

matt [email protected]

 

[ddasilva99]

Hi Johnory,

I noticed my exhaust tone changed slightly and I felt the car was a bit more powerful on the highway in 6th gear.

I hope this post is helpful.

Cheers,
D