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hi guys. i have a question. i have a K&N filter with a MAF adaptor (straight thru design style, hooks to the stock snorkel) and it has a heat shield i built on it. when im driving in normal weather for this time of year (60-90 degrees F.) it runs about like it should. however, when it gets colder out and the air gets more dense (30-50 degrees F.) the car has a SIGNIFICANT amount of power gain. i realize that dense air always makes em run better etc but i'm talking about a massive amount of low end gain. im wondering if my K&N setup just isnt pulling enough air? the intake makes a nice sucking sound i have cleaned it a couple times, the mesh is a little messed up in places but it always comes out clean. has anybody else had a problem with this setup? it almost seems that once it gets hot outside it just cant pull sufficient air through the filter. or maybe i have overoiled it? anybody got anything? its not a big deal just something i was thinking about

Which Filter is it.

Sounds like normal heat soak

Relax there buddy... a loss of low-end torque is normal at hotter temperatures. Matter of fact, power loss is even felt in the secondaries. The car feels like it falls flat on its face, period. I live in Missouri, and it seems like my car loses 7 whp every summer.

My only advice..."Get used to it."

ah well. thanks for the info i guess

im still going to replace it since i dont have to pay for K&N stuff

As long as you have the K&N Ru-3530, there's nothing for you to replace. You should be good to go.

Just a thought: How bad are the leaks around your heatshield?

its not a fully enclosed heat shield, i am going to make one up out of some aluminum stock i have though. it is pulling air from the engine compartment right now.

oh and the reason i want to replace the filter is because the mesh is all falling off on parts of it, its pretty old. plus i dont pay for K&N stuff.

Originally posted by TRicker:
plus i dont pay for K&N stuff.

That's twice you said that. Maybe you could work something out for those on CEG who would like a K&N filter.

i'll see what i can do. ive gota make sure they dont question why i want such a large filter (our sponsorship isnt for cars) if they dont ask i'll try to get a dozen or two, and you guys pay shipping. no promises yet though

Originally posted by TRicker:
i'll see what i can do. ive gota make sure they dont question why i want such a large filter (our sponsorship isnt for cars) if they dont ask i'll try to get a dozen or two, and you guys pay shipping. no promises yet though

dibs

Originally posted by Tourige:

Originally posted by TRicker:
i'll see what i can do. ive gota make sure they dont question why i want such a large filter (our sponsorship isnt for cars) if they dont ask i'll try to get a dozen or two, and you guys pay shipping. no promises yet though

dibs

Originally posted by SVT3391:

Originally posted by Tourige:

Originally posted by TRicker:
i'll see what i can do. ive gota make sure they dont question why i want such a large filter (our sponsorship isnt for cars) if they dont ask i'll try to get a dozen or two, and you guys pay shipping. no promises yet though

dibs

x2

x3, but I have two Contiques...

What the hell.

Quote:

Originally posted by TRicker: i'll see what i can do. ive gota make sure they dont question why i want such a large filter (our sponsorship isnt for cars) if they dont ask i'll try to get a dozen or two, and you guys pay shipping. no promises yet though

dibs as well... want my K&N for cheap el Cheapo,

dibs x5

Originally posted by Desiato:
dibs x5

dibs x6

dibs X7

I'm in too! I do have one other thing for you to do that may assist with your problem. If you over oiled the filter then chances are you have some oil residue throughout the air passage. Buy some eletronic cleaner and spray it on your MAF meter since you may have some oil on it that needs to be cleaned off. You can pick up a can at NAPA or any other auto store. Keep me posted as far as the k & n filters go...