Pookster
1/2 ton status
I just got a K&n filter for my 6.2. I wonder how effective it will be. any comments?
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How Effective is a K&N
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blasterD
1/2 ton status
I've been considering this myself. Did you get the stock replacement K&N? I want to make a setup like the FIPK's and use an airbox from a 96-99 vortech to keep the filter dry.
They do flow better but they don't filter as well as paper elements. I wouldn't put a K&N filter on anything I own, filtering performance is more important. If you are looking for additional flow consider Dr. Lee's dual 3" stacked design from www.thedieselpage.com.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
I got the drop in filter. They dont make a FIPK for our truck unfortunately.
I've heard about that article before as well, saying that "nothing filters as good as OEM paper filters". but then I've run them for years, and they've held up .. no problems. its all about how good the seal is between the K&N.
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I've been considering this myself. Did you get the stock replacement K&N? I want to make a setup like the FIPK's and use an airbox from a 96-99 vortech to keep the filter dry.
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I've heard about that article before as well, saying that "nothing filters as good as OEM paper filters". but then I've run them for years, and they've held up .. no problems. its all about how good the seal is between the K&N.
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I've been considering this myself. Did you get the stock replacement K&N? I want to make a setup like the FIPK's and use an airbox from a 96-99 vortech to keep the filter dry.
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No K&N for me. Dodge had a warranty problem a bit back where if they found a K&N the warranty was void!! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Pookster
1/2 ton status
I also remember that the dodge issue was with a poorly manufacturered box that didnt always seat the filters in right.
Steve_87K5
1/2 ton status
Thedieselpage ran photos of the gunk that made it through a K&N. Not so with OEM paper.
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They do flow better but they don't filter as well as paper elements. I wouldn't put a K&N filter on anything I own, filtering performance is more important. If you are looking for additional flow consider Dr. Lee's dual 3" stacked design from www.thedieselpage.com.
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So I am good with my stock 6" high filter?
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They do flow better but they don't filter as well as paper elements. I wouldn't put a K&N filter on anything I own, filtering performance is more important. If you are looking for additional flow consider Dr. Lee's dual 3" stacked design from www.thedieselpage.com.
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So I am good with my stock 6" high filter?
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Instead of spending big $$ on a k&n, try going to Home Depot and buying some window screen to put over your intake. Its about the same thing. I really like Amsoil 2 stage foam filters. Flow better than stock, and filter way better.
