K&N What Can I expect?

Deputy Dog · 08-13-2018, 11:14 PM

Hi I just bought a K&N Drop in Filter for my SS Camaro 6 on the floor.

I havn't installed it yet and will not get a chance until the weekend.

My question to you is once installed, what can I expect performance wise?

Will there be a notable difference in performance at all?

ChickenPoop · 08-13-2018, 11:17 PM

Nope.

OMEN · 08-13-2018, 11:28 PM

yup u'll gain a vanity

waterman · 08-13-2018, 11:36 PM

IMHO your car will breathe better with the K&N than on the OEM filter. Likely a slight performance gain/better air flow. You are however, unlikely to "feel" any performance gains.

bpang1234 · 08-14-2018, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMEN

yup u'll gain a vanity

Hey wait you get a sticker! That is worth the $$$ right?

Cobrasvt · 08-14-2018, 02:59 AM

+1 for sticker

motorhead · 08-14-2018, 05:25 AM

You gain a smaller wallet for no advantage whats so ever. Infact, make sure you dont over oil it as that could actually cause you problems.

JT58 · 08-14-2018, 07:34 AM

There are so many threads on so many forums about K & N. Some people rave about them, others complain and there is the over oiling issue, screwing up air flow meters, etc.

I can only comment on my own personal experience after many years of driving and using them.

I think that they work. Performance gains- depends on the car and the air filter you had previously. Some OEM filters are pretty darn good quality. If you have a plan paper filter, the K & N is an upgrade. More than performance increase, I have seen a 1-3 MPG improvement. Again it depends on the car and filter, how dirty it was previously, etc.

And you cannot over oil them- it's so easy to wash them and just keep spraying them with oil- just follow the directions and do not over oil.

Bassment · 08-14-2018, 09:34 AM

There's a thread around here somewhere with a dyno test before and after and he got like 5 HP

init4fun · 08-14-2018, 09:54 AM

You won't feel any difference in the way the car feels. On a Dyno you might pick up 3-4 HP.

I did the same thing and cut open the side of the airbox at the same time. Made a bit more noise but didn't feel anything in the seat of the pants.

trohde78 · 08-14-2018, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassment

There's a thread around here somewhere with a dyno test before and after and he got like 5 HP

+1

I believe it was Lethal Camaro, so it's probably a legit 5HP gain. However, you won't feel any difference (I also have a K&N).

KingLT1 · 08-14-2018, 10:33 AM

get a green filter instead.

kropscamaro16 · 08-14-2018, 12:07 PM

nothing

MackSteelPrivateEye · 08-14-2018, 01:06 PM

You could expect 15 or 20hp from the drop in filter. But in reality you will get maybe 2-5 max.

08-13-2018, 11:14 PM	#1
Deputy Dog Banned Drives: 2017 Super Sport Cam. Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: US Posts: 893	K&N What Can I expect? Hi I just bought a K&N Drop in Filter for my SS Camaro 6 on the floor. I havn't installed it yet and will not get a chance until the weekend. My question to you is once installed, what can I expect performance wise? Will there be a notable difference in performance at all?

08-13-2018, 11:28 PM	#3
OMEN Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oman Posts: 328 View My Garage	yup u'll gain a vanity __________________ 2017 2SS RED HOT Instegram:@Monther1988 Oman Camaro Team Middle East, Oman 1LE front splitter, ZL1 Corsa Xtreme quad tips, x pipe, ZL1 Rear Diffuser, 1/LE Rear Emblems CoCo 4 Life

08-13-2018, 11:36 PM	#4
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	IMHO your car will breathe better with the K&N than on the OEM filter. Likely a slight performance gain/better air flow. You are however, unlikely to "feel" any performance gains. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

08-14-2018, 07:34 AM	#8
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	There are so many threads on so many forums about K & N. Some people rave about them, others complain and there is the over oiling issue, screwing up air flow meters, etc. I can only comment on my own personal experience after many years of driving and using them. I think that they work. Performance gains- depends on the car and the air filter you had previously. Some OEM filters are pretty darn good quality. If you have a plan paper filter, the K & N is an upgrade. More than performance increase, I have seen a 1-3 MPG improvement. Again it depends on the car and filter, how dirty it was previously, etc. And you cannot over oil them- it's so easy to wash them and just keep spraying them with oil- just follow the directions and do not over oil. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

08-14-2018, 10:33 AM	#12
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	get a green filter instead. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

08-13-2018, 11:17 PM	#2
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	Nope.

08-14-2018, 02:59 AM	#6
Cobrasvt Drives: White 2018 Camaro SS 1le Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 17	+1 for sticker

08-14-2018, 05:25 AM	#7
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	You gain a smaller wallet for no advantage whats so ever. Infact, make sure you dont over oil it as that could actually cause you problems.

08-14-2018, 09:34 AM	#9
Bassment Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 468	There's a thread around here somewhere with a dyno test before and after and he got like 5 HP

08-14-2018, 09:54 AM	#10
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	You won't feel any difference in the way the car feels. On a Dyno you might pick up 3-4 HP. I did the same thing and cut open the side of the airbox at the same time. Made a bit more noise but didn't feel anything in the seat of the pants.

08-14-2018, 12:07 PM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	nothing __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

08-14-2018, 01:06 PM	#14
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,924	You could expect 15 or 20hp from the drop in filter. But in reality you will get maybe 2-5 max.

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