I have a generic cone on there right now, that is dirty as a donkey's aaaaaaassssssssss.. No noticeable effect on power from new to now. I only have it for convenience and I don't have a stock mk1 diesel air box. I run Mann filters on what I can, and for $3 why not? Either way, I see no gains to a K&N. I will not ever use one in my lifetime. A bandwagon I will not be on lol.
Quote from: 8v-of-fury on January 12, 2013, 01:33:59 amI have a generic cone on there right now, that is dirty as a donkey's aaaaaaassssssssss.. No noticeable effect on power from new to now. I only have it for convenience and I don't have a stock mk1 diesel air box. I run Mann filters on what I can, and for $3 why not? Either way, I see no gains to a K&N. I will not ever use one in my lifetime. A bandwagon I will not be on lol.ghetto vato zone filters are junk.. K&N filters are NOT junk..they are one of the best working filters ive ever had..back in my wheelin days, i would have an air filter that was CLOGGED with mud, and the inside was spotless, along with the intake pipes..
...BTW your Bieber avatar is awesome.-Malone
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on January 12, 2013, 02:26:06 pmQuote from: 8v-of-fury on January 12, 2013, 01:33:59 amI have a generic cone on there right now, that is dirty as a donkey's aaaaaaassssssssss.. No noticeable effect on power from new to now. I only have it for convenience and I don't have a stock mk1 diesel air box. I run Mann filters on what I can, and for $3 why not? Either way, I see no gains to a K&N. I will not ever use one in my lifetime. A bandwagon I will not be on lol.ghetto vato zone filters are junk.. K&N filters are NOT junk..they are one of the best working filters ive ever had..back in my wheelin days, i would have an air filter that was CLOGGED with mud, and the inside was spotless, along with the intake pipes..So, if I was going to buy a K&N filter, , what minimum size or surface area, shape (cone, oval?)
I'm going against the grain by voting NAY on K&N filters (which are made right up the road from me). I speak from my own experiences. I think they pass a lot of fine dust. Around here it's desert and there is a lot of fine dust. I've drive my VW on dirt roads. When I bought my Cummins truck, the previous owner put one on and I was very disappointed to find a fine layer of dust coating all the intercooler piping and such. I ripped it out and crushed it, so it couldn't do any more damage to another car. I don't think it hurt the engine that much but still, they're not a good idea for my use at least. The same thing happened on my Cherokee too when I tried one, like 10 years ago, I observed dust in my intake after using a K&N filter. The oil came out too and mixed with the dust which gummed up the throttle body requiring it to be removed for cleaning. I do think they have a purpose, on a boat maybe (I've read they qualify as a flame arrestor) or race vehicle that doesn't see much use in dusty environments. But for the "real world" I don't like them. Give me a paper filter that catches everything even if it takes away 5 hp. If you live somewhere that isn't dusty at all, I think it might be OK.
I think you've all coaxed me over, I'll be getting one when I build my cold air box in the passenger fender.
Quote from: 8v-of-fury on January 13, 2013, 10:44:08 pmI think you've all coaxed me over, I'll be getting one when I build my cold air box in the passenger fender. Can you elaborate a bit more about your design plans.
pretty much a vvery thin sheet metal (steel or alum) box that will allow the draw of air to be channeled up through the passenger side. Between the frame rail, and the inner fender is a nice little duct that pretty much goes straight down to the ground. Was figuring on building a box that incorporated this design as part of the ducting.
Thanks for all the help.Quote from: 8v-of-fury on January 14, 2013, 01:22:08 pmpretty much a vvery thin sheet metal (steel or alum) box that will allow the draw of air to be channeled up through the passenger side. Between the frame rail, and the inner fender is a nice little duct that pretty much goes straight down to the ground. Was figuring on building a box that incorporated this design as part of the ducting. I was noticing that gap today. So you intent to build a box and vent it on the bottom to the "duct" or even better yet attach a hose to the bottom of the box and run it down and facing forwards - using a ram air type of effect?also found this: http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Building-and-Testing-an-Airbox/A_110281/article.html
even better yet attach a hose to the bottom of the box and run it down and facing forwards - using a ram air type of effect?