Originally posted by chrisilversvt:
i love my kkm,and it doesn't implode..i am very happy with the performance of it..my car had a conical k+n on it when i bought it,and the kkm totally outperforms it in every way..just my $.02 though..
Any open filter (even the Powerstack S&B that comes with the KKM kit) should outperform a K&N conical drop in (if that is what you are talking about - the one that goes in the stock airbox on the SVT).
My KKM/Powerstack was imploding, but using me as the last word on that is apples to oranges. However, the more modded the Duratec, the more likely anyone will see this behavior.
Here's my personal experience:
K&N drop in: NOT GREAT *but no heatsoak*
KKM (non-SVT, so no hose): better but still not real good
Universal K&N conical: best of the bunch
Adding a heatshield will top it off. 40 days of 90 degF or more this summer (and 8 in a row right now) has really bummed my car out.
