K&N has bad filtration?
07-08-2009 | 03:56 AM
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JK Jedi
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This is true if you use the same material. However, may small holes will be able to filter better with more flow than a few bigger holes. The “holes” are how the air gets through the fiber media.
Certain oil filters are capable of filtering out smaller particles without reducing flow. This is accomplished through the use of synthetic fibers.
Certain oil filters are capable of filtering out smaller particles without reducing flow. This is accomplished through the use of synthetic fibers.
07-08-2009 | 06:06 AM
#12
JK Junkie
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This debate has ranged on for years and even the big boy paper filter companies have given in and joined the game. What's left in the wake is all the lies and half truths told of oiled air filters.
07-08-2009 | 06:16 AM
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JK Enthusiast
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Nothing against K&N, but as a rule I dont use them. Maybe from the days I had my 03 Cobra. I had originally used a K&N on that, but too much oil was coming off the filter and getting on the MAF sensor throwing my A/F ratio out. I realize the Jeep doesnt pull nearly as much air as my Cobra did, but I just got a bad taste in my mouth from that...
Then again, I wasnt driving the Cobra on dusty roads or trails either, so I may try K&N again...
Then again, I wasnt driving the Cobra on dusty roads or trails either, so I may try K&N again...
07-08-2009 | 06:52 AM
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There is only one way to get more air flow into the engine without forced air induction, and that is to create ledd resistance. When it comes to air filters the only way to do this is to allow more air and dirt through the filter.
07-08-2009 | 07:13 AM
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Increasing the surface area of a filter can both increase the air flow and decrease the amount of dirt.
07-08-2009 | 07:42 AM
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JK Jedi
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K&N doesn't get more air through by being more porous, they get more air through by increasing the surface area with more folds in the filter element.
This debate has ranged on for years and even the big boy paper filter companies have given in and joined the game. What's left in the wake is all the lies and half truths told of oiled air filters.
This debate has ranged on for years and even the big boy paper filter companies have given in and joined the game. What's left in the wake is all the lies and half truths told of oiled air filters.
07-08-2009 | 07:45 AM
#18
JK Jedi
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Nothing against K&N, but as a rule I dont use them. Maybe from the days I had my 03 Cobra. I had originally used a K&N on that, but too much oil was coming off the filter and getting on the MAF sensor throwing my A/F ratio out. I realize the Jeep doesnt pull nearly as much air as my Cobra did, but I just got a bad taste in my mouth from that...
Then again, I wasnt driving the Cobra on dusty roads or trails either, so I may try K&N again...
Then again, I wasnt driving the Cobra on dusty roads or trails either, so I may try K&N again...
07-08-2009 | 07:49 AM
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Kinda makes you wonder how they stay in business. Selling so many filters and replacing all those engines that are ruined by them.....
07-08-2009 | 07:51 AM
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From: Georgia