i've heard that the K&N filtercharger kit makes a difference

 

I knew he was talking about engine air filter, and I said it does not need to be replaced with new one yet, just clean it with a shop vac. But somehow the cabin filter get dirtier quicker than engine filter and it is needed to be cleaned or replaced at every 10k-15k miles.

 

I was referring to Nate's pictures.

 

Unlike the OP, I am not insisting on keeping each and every part of my car stock. I merely want to keep it so it can be EASILY CONVERTED back to stock. One of the very first things I did when my '01 was almost new was to replace the stock engine air filter element with a K&N. I could tell it was less restrictive, by blowing into the 3" pipe end of each filter. I noticed no difference in sound, and very little difference in performance (primarily in the area of low rpm torque). But I did start getting .5 to 1 more mpg in fuel economy right after installing the K&N. With the price of gas now, that may be reason enough to change.

Thanks,
Richard

 

my excuse



my next move

 

I don't think of the Engine Air Filter as an element but do think of the cabin filter as a filter element...my mind works in mysterious ways...

I have the the K&N FIPK Box & Filter - so can't make a recommendation as to replacement of the OEM but I may have the K&N Cone Filter that canreplace the OEM piece somehwere in my garage...

 

[QUOTE=xviper,Apr 6 2006, 12:08 PM]I think you answered your question before you even asked it.

 

Nate, you're a "vintage" guy like me. No excuse is required and none was expected. Just keeping the record straight.
Carry on, bud. Watch my back, too, K?