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i added a tornado to my k&n and i got 22 extra mpg and 14 extra hp
--Chris--
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Originally posted by csc99svt:
i added a tornado to my k&n and i got 22 extra mpg and 14 extra hp
22 extra?? what were you getting before? 5mpg?
seriosly helped that much?
'98 2.5L Mystique LS T-Red
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lol 
my ride: 1998 Ford SVT contour Silver
mods: Silver grilles,knauberized,gold calipers,HELLA Optilux Angel Eyes,piaa windsheild wipers....next mods to come within the next month:
SVTF euro wheels,Fuzion ZRI`s 215/40/17,Eibachs
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Originally posted by Beans:
Originally posted by csc99svt:
i added a tornado to my k&n and i got 22 extra mpg and 14 extra hp
22 extra?? what were you getting before? 5mpg?
seriosly helped that much?
Wikipedia explanation of the word "joke". 
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by Beans:
Originally posted by csc99svt:
i added a tornado to my k&n and i got 22 extra mpg and 14 extra hp
22 extra?? what were you getting before? 5mpg?
seriosly helped that much?
Wikipedia explanation of the word "joke".
apologies, sarcasm doesnt travel tru the internet
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lol..
anyways. the drop in filter improves very little MPG. like he said 1mpg maybe 2.
a drop in filter did give my svt a little more sound because of more flow, but i replaced the filter assempbly with a KKM intake.
gas mileage is better. i dont have any number for you, i just know it becuase of when i go to the pump, and its less often, but on the other side, you do go through higher revs because you fell more of a pull in the power-ban... area (4-6 rpms) thus, more gas. haha
SPmotorsports has the K&N Firk.. its a bit pricey, but K&N is known for the best for its price. (which is the best intake many will argue.)
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Originally posted by qokuh:
Nope...not lookin for a drop-in. Whats so good about AJUSA.com? What kind of gas mileage improvment are we talkin about with this filter (That YOU have experienced)?
Thanks
Despite K&N's claims, the theoretical mpg improvement of any air filter is exactly zero on a modern, electronically-controlled, fuel-injected car.
The amount of fuel you use is determined by the computer's reading of the amount of air coming through the MAF. This amount is regulated by the throttle, which BTW is by design the most restrictive part of the intake system. That's its job, after all.
Granted, with a less restrictive filter, you can get the same airflow with a less-open throttle setting, but remember that the throttle setting does not determine how much fuel is getting squirted into the engine--the airflow does.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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I was looking through a Mustang site and saw something stating that K&Ns may contribute to unusually fast failure of IACs. Considering I went through...hmm, I was on my third IAC in three years on my '95, which I'd put a K&N on soon after I got it, I'd say that theory has some merit. I have yet to replace the IAC on my '97, which has had paper filters all along.
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I have a drop in cone K&N filter 40 bucks shipped in excellent condition if you are interested 
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