air filter for K&N intake

jdeaton · #1 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 03:30 PM

I can get a good deal on a K&N intake but dont trust the K&N filters... is there any aftermarket filter that will work with the K&N intake?

GORILLA · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 04:20 PM

i don't think so.
you are looking to by a K&N cai?
or you have 1 and want to change the K&N filter to something else?gorilla

jdeaton · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 04:21 PM

i am looking to buy one and change the filter.

apimpdad · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 04:27 PM

yes someone on here changed their filter to a trueflow but kept the k&n intake itself

Marauder · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Yup...for instince, this would probably work on that! AEM dryflow filter. Most companies you can order just the filter.

AEM - 6.0" Dryflow Air Filter Short Neck 5" Element

Burger Steak & Eggs · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 07:40 PM

The K&N will work fine for normal daily commutes on pavement (little dust). I would not use it in consistently dusty conditions.

If you have a Gen 1, have a look for Hi Volt's airbox mod. Three tenths improvement in the quarter mile for the cost of the K&N and less than an hour's work.

wirelessf · #7 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 08:13 PM

If you want to get a filter that can last long and is the lazy type to clean/replace filters often, I'd look at the Volant powercore air filter.

BAD BONEZ BJ · #8 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marauder

Yup...for instince, this would probably work on that! AEM dryflow filter. Most companies you can order just the filter.

AEM - 6.0" Dryflow Air Filter Short Neck 5" Element

I found that the AEM filter is synthetic, and easy to clean. From what I can tell, it works. I don't know for sure if it will work on the K&N CAI. I would think it should.

subl1minal · #9 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 03:56 PM

yeah the AEM works. the filter size on the K&N is a 3.5 inch inlet, 8 inches long with a 5.5 inch maximum filter diameter. also, the bottom flange length is 1.25 inches. AEM21-2049DK is the part number. hope that helps!

jeffb · #10 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 09:38 PM

i have found the factory unit to be very effective.
when i want to play race car tuner I spend too much on oil.
the other thing i do is leave it out of overdrive.
that makes it seem faster, i waste just as much gas, and when i get pulled over the ticket is less because i was going slower.

love them "mod's"