2016/2017 Camaro SS K&N Drop-in Filter Dyno Results and Review - Page 6

Blade · 10-20-2016, 05:25 AM

cohete_camaro · 10-20-2016, 01:35 PM

so... lessons learned today are as follows?

1. the green drop in is better than the K&N..

2. make sure you look for all screws before pulling up..

Did i get these correct ?

cohete_camaro · 10-20-2016, 01:36 PM

One questions... does the engine sound different with the green drop-in filter ? and when I looked it up, they only had for V8's... so the V6 gets no love ?

SS 1LE · 10-20-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cohete_camaro

1. the green drop in is better than the K&N..

Where is the proof of this?

cohete_camaro · 10-20-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Where is the proof of this?

more of just opinion... lol...but seems to be majority...

mrc54 · 10-20-2016, 06:04 PM

Watching the video on the Green filter web site convinced me. Green Filter USA - Air Flow Simulator. Sorry tried to provide a link and couldn't.

Blade · 10-21-2016, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohete_camaro

so... lessons learned today are as follows?

1. the green drop in is better than the K&N..

2. make sure you look for all screws before pulling up..

Did i get these correct ?

yeah man....regarding the screws.

I don't know anything about the green filter. I don't think you will notice much sound difference, because if the way they sound proofed the cabin so well. I just did it to get rid of that crappy paper filter.

LibertyHill · 10-21-2016, 08:16 AM

Here is a design/quality based Green vs. K&N review.

cohete_camaro · 10-21-2016, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

yeah man....regarding the screws.

I don't know anything about the green filter. I don't think you will notice much sound difference, because if the way they sound proofed the cabin so well. I just did it to get rid of that crappy paper filter.

ok..but question is, when i saw it on the webiste it said "for V8"... will it also work for the "V6" ? Thanks

SS 1LE · 10-21-2016, 08:32 AM

Sledge:

Was the paper filter in this test a NEW filter?

oldman · 10-21-2016, 08:46 AM

I've dyno tested a few drop in filters in my day. The best filter in terms of HP gain and it is really a minor gain...... wait for it.... wait for it.... wait for it...... brand new Fram. Why Fram? simple it is el cheapo filter it is very thin so there is less media to restrict air flow and the V in the pleats are deeper cause it is a cheapo thin filter. Works well enough on race day. Don't believe me eh? Just take out your GM filter go to autozone, bust out a new Fram, and come back and tell how much thinner the element is. Would I run a Fram on my ride for daily driving... heck no. Take it for what its worth, at a few points in my life I have had unlimited dyno access.

oldman · 10-21-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LibertyHill

Here is a design/quality based Green vs. K&N review.

The rubber spill over is not a flaw it keeps the element in place to last the million miles, and yes it cuts down on flow area. I have not and don't know anybody that has used a green filter for years / decades. I can say all my rides going back to my 1969 Camaro Z/28 and my 1969 440 Dart all had K&N and that filter was on the car when I sold them, heck they still could be on today.

thundercrakcer · 10-21-2016, 11:52 AM

After trying to find someone in Canada that sells it, its not worth the extra costs for me to buy it even if it is slightly better flow. I still had to order the K&N, and that's only because I don't want to use the paper filter.

Blade · 10-21-2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohete_camaro

ok..but question is, when i saw it on the webiste it said "for V8"... will it also work for the "V6" ? Thanks

Not sure man.

You probably just want to check the autozone site for what fits your model year and trim.

10-20-2016, 05:25 AM	#71
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LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Here is a design/quality based Green vs. K&N review. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

10-21-2016, 08:32 AM	#80
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Sledge: Was the paper filter in this test a NEW filter? __________________

10-21-2016, 08:46 AM	#81
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,346	I've dyno tested a few drop in filters in my day. The best filter in terms of HP gain and it is really a minor gain...... wait for it.... wait for it.... wait for it...... brand new Fram. Why Fram? simple it is el cheapo filter it is very thin so there is less media to restrict air flow and the V in the pleats are deeper cause it is a cheapo thin filter. Works well enough on race day. Don't believe me eh? Just take out your GM filter go to autozone, bust out a new Fram, and come back and tell how much thinner the element is. Would I run a Fram on my ride for daily driving... heck no. Take it for what its worth, at a few points in my life I have had unlimited dyno access. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

10-21-2016, 11:52 AM	#83
thundercrakcer Drives: Summit White 2SS, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Vancouver area Posts: 94	After trying to find someone in Canada that sells it, its not worth the extra costs for me to buy it even if it is slightly better flow. I still had to order the K&N, and that's only because I don't want to use the paper filter. Attached Images __________________

10-20-2016, 01:35 PM	#72
cohete_camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro 2ss Red Line Edition Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 89	so... lessons learned today are as follows? 1. the green drop in is better than the K&N.. 2. make sure you look for all screws before pulling up.. Did i get these correct ?

10-20-2016, 01:36 PM	#73
cohete_camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro 2ss Red Line Edition Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 89	One questions... does the engine sound different with the green drop-in filter ? and when I looked it up, they only had for V8's... so the V6 gets no love ?

10-20-2016, 06:04 PM	#76
mrc54 Drives: SS1 convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	Watching the video on the Green filter web site convinced me. Green Filter USA - Air Flow Simulator. Sorry tried to provide a link and couldn't.

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