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Suggestions needed #662490 06/13/03 01:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia D docjames OP CEG\'er
OP docjames CEG\'er D Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 157 Australia	I'm thinking of installing a K&N air filter or the like, but reading through other posts / mods sections, i notice most people comment on increased induction noise. Is there a filter on the market that will be as good (or close) to a K&N, without an increase in noise? (I like the way my engine sounds as it is!) And another question : Do you need a surround to protect the filter, or can it just be free in the engine bay? I understand this may compromise it b/c of heat from the engine. Thanks 2005 BA2 "Velocity Blue" Falcon XR6 Turbo http://www.fast-autos.net/ford/xr6turbo3.html

Re: Suggestions needed #662491 06/13/03 01:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Grafton, WI H hetfield_dup1 Scourge of the Master Debaters
hetfield_dup1 Scourge of the Master Debaters H Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,714 Grafton, WI	There's a distinction to be made here. Open-element filters like the K&N RU-3530 will definitely change the sound of the intake since you're removing the intake resonator. However, replacing the stock filter with a K&N drop-in shouldn't change the sound much, if at all. You'll get a small horsepower increase, and you won't have to buy new filters; just wash, rinse, and re-oil. Beer is my Gatorade. Hooray Beer. '98 "Sport" Pacific Green '98 E0 SVT Silver Frost Pictures

Re: Suggestions needed #662492 06/13/03 01:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,508 The Ninth State E Ed98.5SVT Hard-core CEG'er
Ed98.5SVT Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,508 The Ninth State	Originally posted by docjames: I'm thinking of installing a K&N air filter or the like, but reading through other posts / mods sections, i notice most people comment on increased induction noise. Is there a filter on the market that will be as good (or close) to a K&N, without an increase in noise? (I like the way my engine sounds as it is!) And another question : Do you need a surround to protect the filter, or can it just be free in the engine bay? I understand this may compromise it b/c of heat from the engine. Thanks I think you will like the sound an open K&N will make. I would not consider it an increase in "noise"; I would consider it bringing out the true sounds of the Duratec. It is sooooo nice!!!!! Not annoying at all. I would suggest "surrounding" the filter with a heat shield and a good search will turn up opinions on that. It will shield from heat as well as from some dirt. Good Luck. 1998.5 E1 SVT Contour #5482/6535

Re: Suggestions needed #662493 06/15/03 02:48 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 59 Cincinnati area D Defunkt554 CEG\'er
Defunkt554 CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 59 Cincinnati area	Can anyone give me realistic estimates on what HP difference a drop-in K&N or cone filter with MAF adaptor would make on a Duratec V6? Some of the supposed HP gains i've read about have to be absolute bull. I'm gonna change my intake soon and I need to know which is the better bet for the money. 1998 Duratec SE Sport MTX K&N RU-3530 Filter Eibach Springs KYB GR-2 Struts Toyo Proxes TPT Tires SVT Exhaust "I'll never rest until I can make my own way."

Offered... #662494 06/15/03 05:17 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by Defunkt554: 1. Can anyone give me realistic estimates on what HP difference a drop-in K&N or cone filter with MAF adaptor would make on a Duratec V6? 2. Some of the supposed HP gains i've read about have to be absolute bull. I'm gonna change my intake soon and I need to know which is the better bet for the money. You could have answered your own question eons ago by doing a little legwork yourself... <ahem - search Nazi> 1. Contradiction - MAF Adapter + K&N drop-in is not an option. The MAF adapter is needed when attaching an open air filter to the MAF. Hence the name. Drop-in is just that. Drop... In... SVT K&N drop-in = ~2FWHP Open air K&N conical = ~6FWHP/2FWTQ 2. I'm willing to bet nearly all the claims you have read are bull. I can guarantee it if you mean any from the manufacturer or seller! 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: Offered... #662495 06/15/03 03:06 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 59 Cincinnati area D Defunkt554 CEG\'er
Defunkt554 CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 59 Cincinnati area	I did mean a MAF adaptor and a cone filter, it just so happens that K&N makes a few of those too... But again, I've seen supposedly unbiased sources give stats that have to be complete bull. 1998 Duratec SE Sport MTX K&N RU-3530 Filter Eibach Springs KYB GR-2 Struts Toyo Proxes TPT Tires SVT Exhaust "I'll never rest until I can make my own way."

Re: Offered... #662496 06/16/03 04:58 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 247 Lehighton, Pennsylvania R rob_dup1 CEG\'er
rob_dup1 CEG\'er R Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 247 Lehighton, Pennsylvania	Also, if you haven't "opened up" your exhaust a bit more, you should do that at least. No good if your car can't blow out all the air it sucks in. 02 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, FULLY LOADED Old car- 99 SE Sport ATX w/ SVT body kit (for sale...asking $4,200 OBO), nicely modded, high-flow exhaust y-pipe back and KKM. 95K, but 95% are interstate highway miles back and forth to college everyday.

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