K&N air filter

delrrex · 04-07-2002, 11:45 AM

I just put a K&N panel filter on my stock '92 GT and have not noticed any differance.Did i waste $50?

tireburner163 · 04-07-2002, 12:46 PM

well yes and no. A K&N on a stock 5.0 is worth 1 maybe 2hp. On the other hand you will never have to buy another filter again(just keep that one oiled good).

BTW, if you haven't already, yank the air intake silencer out. It's free and worth 3-8hp

joe4speed · 04-07-2002, 01:41 PM

It's not a waste. And the more mods you do, the K&N will compliment them.

chris91LX · 04-07-2002, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mustang modification. No your not gonna feel a big difference with a K&N, but as was said before it helps. Makes the airflow a little more efficient and will continue to help your car breathe with the mods you'll do in the future. Don't beleive all the adds claiming big horsepower from little mods, like the air filter. If people got the hp claimed by those little adds everyone with pulleys a K&N, spark plugs and wires, cold air kits and conical filters would be pumping out 300 hp. Every little bit helps, but your not gonna get 50 hp from a $50 investment. Do your research and remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Mr 5 0 · 04-07-2002, 03:47 PM

dellrex:

Welcome to Mustang Works.

The K&N is a great investment for all the reasons already listed (better filtering and long life) but as effective a filter that it is, you won't feel the 1 or 2 HP it adds.

Most minor mods like new plugs, plug wires, filters and such are good things to do for your engine but don't add much - if any - HP.

Advancing the ignition timing to 14 degrees or so will add another 1 HP but you'll notice the 'snap' in response when you step on the gas...and it's free!

Next: Rear Gears; a mod you'll very definitely notice immediately, even though they add zero horsepower.

It's all good.

drudis · 04-07-2002, 07:54 PM

You mean you didnt get 50hp from that

j/k

THe one nice thing is you can use this filter for years. Just go easy on the oiling, thats the #1 cause of MAF sensor contamination.

lx mike · 04-07-2002, 08:15 PM

You didn't put the sticker on did you?? thats the secret otherwise it's just another air filter.

04-07-2002, 12:46 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	well yes and no. A K&N on a stock 5.0 is worth 1 maybe 2hp. On the other hand you will never have to buy another filter again(just keep that one oiled good). BTW, if you haven't already, yank the air intake silencer out. It's free and worth 3-8hp __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-07-2002, 01:41 PM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	It's not a waste. And the more mods you do, the K&N will compliment them. __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

04-07-2002, 03:47 PM	#5
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Happiness is a warm K&N dellrex: Welcome to Mustang Works. The K&N is a great investment for all the reasons already listed (better filtering and long life) but as effective a filter that it is, you won't feel the 1 or 2 HP it adds. Most minor mods like new plugs, plug wires, filters and such are good things to do for your engine but don't add much - if any - HP. Advancing the ignition timing to 14 degrees or so will add another 1 HP but you'll notice the 'snap' in response when you step on the gas...and it's free! Next: Rear Gears; a mod you'll very definitely notice immediately, even though they add zero horsepower. It's all good.

04-07-2002, 07:54 PM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	You mean you didnt get 50hp from that j/k THe one nice thing is you can use this filter for years. Just go easy on the oiling, thats the #1 cause of MAF sensor contamination. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-07-2002, 08:15 PM	#7
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	You didn't put the sticker on did you?? thats the secret otherwise it's just another air filter. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

04-07-2002, 11:45 AM	#1
delrrex Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: lakewood,co.usa Posts: 22	K&N air filter I just put a K&N panel filter on my stock '92 GT and have not noticed any differance.Did i waste $50?

04-07-2002, 02:13 PM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Welcome to the wonderful world of Mustang modification. No your not gonna feel a big difference with a K&N, but as was said before it helps. Makes the airflow a little more efficient and will continue to help your car breathe with the mods you'll do in the future. Don't beleive all the adds claiming big horsepower from little mods, like the air filter. If people got the hp claimed by those little adds everyone with pulleys a K&N, spark plugs and wires, cold air kits and conical filters would be pumping out 300 hp. Every little bit helps, but your not gonna get 50 hp from a $50 investment. Do your research and remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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