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09-25-2006, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Advice on K&N
I am thinking about adding A K&N inflow system to my new '06 GTO,any advice on this would be great. I installed one on my '05 YUKON XL along with 3" flowmaster dual exaust and was very pleased.The throttle response improved nicely,picked up about 3 miles per gallon and of course it sounds great.Should i upgrade exaust system on my GTO,or just go with an inflow system now? Is there a better inflow system then K&N?Thanks.....
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09-25-2006, 07:54 PM
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Location: Southern Illinois
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Moved this one.
I have the K&N on my 04 and I love it. I wouldn't necessarily call it a "cold" air induction more of a "greater air flow" induction.
I'm looking forward to when I get my catback exhaust to see how they both work in conjunction with each other.
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2004 GTO: IBM/Blue A4 (1 of 369)
K&N CAI, JBA shorty headers & catted mids, SLP LM1, Pred. tuner, ported stock TB and MAF ends, Derale trans pan cooler, 180 Tstat, TB coolant bypass, Hankook Ventus V12's, King 0" drop rear springs, drag bags, Monroe Sensa-Trac rear shocks, SLP rear sway bar w/ end link bushings, Lovell's RR bushings, BMR skidplate, tow brace delete kit, DEPO black tail lamps, SCSS pod w/Aeroforce gauge
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09-25-2006, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: South Louisiana
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If I had it to do all over, I would have done long tube headers with the K&N CAI. Instead, I did the K&N...then Magnaflow catback. I like the sound very much, but before installation of my Kooks long tube headers and catted (high flow cats) mid-pipes, I felt ike I lost a bit of low end torque. I do not have anything to quantify this except for the seat of my pants.
In any event, the K&N fitment was fine. However, I have heard some complain that the intake tube was too close to a pulley. This caused a hole to be worn in the intake tube. I am not certain whether or not this is a model year issue. Also, I do not know if the discussion pertained to the K&N Air Charger system specifically.
-K
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12-13-2006, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,123
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hey i got a question, im looking at KN website and they say the aircharger system aint legal in california, hence where i live so that aint a option. so when i looked at the typhoon series it says it isn't CARB exempt, meaning is it still illegal then? hate california's emission laws, they dont even work!
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12-13-2006, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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I like Volant because it has an airbox.
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12-13-2006, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,123
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umm thanks?
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12-15-2006, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 174
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K&N seems to be the filter of choice over here.
Or King Dragon filters if you get them over there
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12-21-2006, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Orangevale CA.
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Watch your self on the CARB exempt, I paid extra for that on my other car just to find out that I would have to go to the smog ref. So I just but the stock box on for smog. One of the joys of CA living.
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12-21-2006, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 1,236
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Um...a K&N air filter will not protect your engine. They are garbage and that is a fact. I can't believe so many people get on this bandwagon. You know what *I* do? IF I feel like I need to get more air into my engine...say at the dragstrip....I simply REMOVE the stock air filter, race, then re-install it. Works good, lasts LONGtime and it's FREE. And you won't wear your engine out prematurely. If you guys all wanna learn the hard way, suit yourself. :-)
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12-21-2006, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Orangevale CA.
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One thing you must know about the K&N is that the oil on the filter will get on MAF and the MAF has a hard time burning the oil off.
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12-21-2006, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Southern Illinois
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I'm not as pessimistic as mechanic.
I have 20K plus miles on the K&N filter in my GTO.
I have 50K plus miles on the K&N filter in my GTP.
ZERO engine problems if you make sure not to overoil it. Only problems are with people who see the need to go crazy with the filter oil. They will be the last filters I ever have to buy. 
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2004 GTO: IBM/Blue A4 (1 of 369)
K&N CAI, JBA shorty headers & catted mids, SLP LM1, Pred. tuner, ported stock TB and MAF ends, Derale trans pan cooler, 180 Tstat, TB coolant bypass, Hankook Ventus V12's, King 0" drop rear springs, drag bags, Monroe Sensa-Trac rear shocks, SLP rear sway bar w/ end link bushings, Lovell's RR bushings, BMR skidplate, tow brace delete kit, DEPO black tail lamps, SCSS pod w/Aeroforce gauge
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12-22-2006, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Orangevale CA.
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Very good point.
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12-22-2006, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,123
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KN has a lot to lose if their warranty doesn't meet expectations, and yea you obviously ram more air in the engine if you take the filter off. but were comparing this to an obvious over improvement on a restricted air box, you cant go wrong with KN cold air intakes. they work, i mean don't expect huge results but they benifet the car
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04-07-2007, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 194
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I have to say that the K&N CAI combined with the RK Sport "Ram Air" hood helps cooler air get to the engine. The stock '04 flat hood certainly did force more engine air into the CAI but a major difference was realized when the hood was replaced.
Andrew
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04-08-2007, 10:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,123
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agreed, just go for it, however i feel for my fellow cali neighbors.the 05 model has been carb exempt but for the 06 the are still working on it
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