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06-15-2012, 08:33 AM | #1 |
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K&N Drop-In Filter (Quick Impressions)
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Last night I received the K&N Drop-In Filter via UPS for my BRZ right from K&N’s web site for about $50 shipped and installed it without issue. In this quick post, I am not going to get into the benefits of an aftermarket filter, but rather provide some quick initial impressions. Pros • RPM’s Rev more freely • Power band ‘feels’ smoothed out • Acceleration is achieved quicker • A ‘slight’ increase in suction sound • Quality Product • Retains the BRZ Excitement and Giggle Factor • Worth the $50 Spent Cons • None |
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06-15-2012, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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nice! I will look into one too.
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06-15-2012, 01:51 PM | #3 |
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Mine didn't do any of these things.
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Mine came in on Monday, I just need to go down to the store and pick it up. Although, I may wait until the engine is 100% broken in so I can drive the car hard back to back with the stock vs. K&N
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Interesting.
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06-15-2012, 03:09 PM | #7 |
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All we need now is some scientific evidence to prove these claims! To the lab!
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06-15-2012, 10:59 PM | #9 |
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I've owned enough cars to advise that what I posted is accurate. Nowhere did I mention any HP increase. I doubt there was any.
Next week I'll be installing and reviewing Accelerate Performance's Intake and Exhaust Systems. Therefore the stock system + K&N will be removed in less than a week's time. Stay tuned. |
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Sounds like a sugar effect to me except the sound.
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If it truly does sound better, I'll bite. Waiting for more impressions. If you could expand upon that I'd like to know.
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I got it, for $37 why not? I will not get a CAI so... this at about the same price as the stock filter, no brainier.
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06-17-2012, 04:31 AM | #13 |
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in most cases the stock air box with a good filter and some cold air feed is the best solution as opposed to an open pod type filter that a lot of tuners opt for.
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The only think you will "feel" after installing a cotton gauze/oil filter like the K&N or TuRD is a lighter wallet.
If you want a giant metallic dildo under your hood, go the extra step and install a cold air intake.
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