For those who use K&N Air Filters, look at this test
#1
For those who use K&N Air Filters, look at this test
I found this by accident the other while searching for an oil filter test. I'll pass on K&N and Amsoil I'll take an OEM.
Test
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
Test
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
#4
I think everyone who's running a lower restriction filter probably realizes it lets through more dirt than paper filters. It's a trade off. I read some time ago in one of those muscle car mags that a street car with NO filter would go 30,000 miles before needing a rebuild.
#5
ya that article shows that the filter doesnt trap much dirt, but look at its flow ratings, their the highest the whole time, with more flow comes less restriction, as stew said its a trade off. i run a cotton filter, and live on a dirt road, my angine has atleast 70k miles on it with an intake aand a cotton filter and everytime i clean my filter and feel inside the intake, theirs no dirt, not even a light layer of dust, at all. and my engine is still running strong. thats why we oil our filters, it increases the restriction, but it stops all that dirt ya know.
#8
Re: For those who use K&N Air Filters, look at this test
Originally Posted by Grateful11
I found this by accident the other while searching for an oil filter test. I'll pass on K&N and Amsoil I'll take an OEM.
Test
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
Test
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm
"My motor is gonna last 3% longer than urs cause i use a paper filter" doesnt that sound just a little silly.
#11
Very nice read, especially that we get to see the facts. Will it make me change from useing my k&n filters? Notta. I like what I use becuase I can wash it and make it as good as new. I have never seen a spec of anything in my intake tracks so I am confident in what I use....
But all in all, yes a very good read!
But all in all, yes a very good read!
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