K&N filter in RX-8
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K&N filter in RX-8
I've used K&N filters in several automatic transmission cars I've had in the past. One thing I did notice was throttle response had improved. I don't know how much the K&N increased HP or mileage, never had the cars on the dyno or tracked the miles.
What will the K&N filter do for the Rx-8? Better throttle repsonsem, increase HP, increase mileage?
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What will the K&N filter do for the Rx-8? Better throttle repsonsem, increase HP, increase mileage?
Thanks!
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The K&N filter in my RX8 gave me a slight increase in gas mileage, throttle response felt slightly better (but that could be a placebo effect). At best the K&N filter gives like 1-2HP in this application at best. In my FD it gave a healthier effect, of course that was combined with the RB Inlet duct. Honestly it can't hurt, because they pay for themselves. **I'm talking about the drop in replacement filter size--NOT the TYPHOON INTAKE**
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SHAG1 so you like the Green filters. I would try one but I have the K&N cleaner and oil still left over. Does the green filters require a cleaner and oil. I wonder if I could use the K&N stuff on the green filters.
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Nubo, yes the oil from the K&N can get on the MAF and mess with it's signal after some time of the filter being in there, but all you need to do is spray the wires inside the intake with some electronic cleaner or non-clorinated brake cleaner and the alcohol in either one of those evaperates and those wires become shiney again. I do it once every couple of months to keep everything clean, only takes a couple minutes to do. Also, these wires can get dirty with a paper filter because not all dirt is caught by the filter.
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Originally Posted by Brice-RX8
Nubo, yes the oil from the K&N can get on the MAF and mess with it's signal after some time of the filter being in there, but all you need to do is spray the wires inside the intake with some electronic cleaner or non-clorinated brake cleaner and the alcohol in either one of those evaperates and those wires become shiney again. I do it once every couple of months to keep everything clean, only takes a couple minutes to do. Also, these wires can get dirty with a paper filter because not all dirt is caught by the filter.
I agree with you though - it's not a big deal to clean off your MAF every month or so.
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
That's another reason I like the Green filter over the K&N- there's far less oil in the cotton gauze and it won't get on your MAF & IAT sensors.
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Originally Posted by Juxagent
Is it worth it to get a green or k&n filter even if you plan on not doing anything else to your intake?
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Originally Posted by dknv
I was wondering about this - don't the K&N's come pre-oiled, in addition to needing to be oiled again after cleaning? And if so, is there a need to try to reduce how much is in the filter before dropping it in? Or do you just check the sensor wires regularly to clean any oil deposited there, and not oil the filter when its cleaned?
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Originally Posted by Juxagent
noise was mentioned - how much louder is the the engine noise; i do really love the stock zing and am not trying to make it louder
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Originally Posted by Hotsauce
What are these MAF & IAT sensors and where are they located? It they become clogged with oil how will it affect engine perfomance?
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