K&N Break Through price! - Page 2

Tri Power 289 · 01-02-2006, 02:32 AM

Thanx for the tip XR6007.

Went past local Autobarn for a price comparison.
$149!!!
Went straight to Repco and picked one up for $99.

Normally its the otherway round for these guys down here.

JC · 01-02-2006, 02:34 AM

I got mine yesterday and fitted it last night. Had to "repair" the airbox a bit with silicon - I had cut the lid a bit for my pod setup. Anyway, It's all good, and I've managed to keep my 3" induction pipe from the box to the TB, with about 6 inches of the 3" pipe actually in the lid sitting on top of the filter - sort of like a "super" EF lid, I suppose. The good thing is that by replacing the pod filter with the K&N panel filter, the throttle response has improved dramatically. Where before I would have to floor it to kick down to second, I am now able to half throttle it to get the same effect. Also winds out a lot better to red line, with no vibration above 5000rpm - all from replacing the air filter!

I also did a run holding the car in first, and the speedo showed 90km/h, at which point I manually changed up into second - can't believe it would go to 90 in first though, so I'm thinking the speedo was having a little "holiday" or something.

Anyway, given the choice between a monza/autotechnica/other generic brand Pod and the K&N panel - I will keep with the K&N.

Anyone want to buy a BMC CDA (basically an enclosed pod, similar to, but a bit smaller than, the BA XR8 pod in enclosed box. Has 3" entry and exit.) It's valued at over $300 new, sell for $150 and will post to anywhere in Oz at that price. I had it on the XR8 until I did the gas conversions, and the gas guy recommended I go back to a box as it's easier to fit a balance pipe in the box.

buickman · 01-02-2006, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

I also did a run holding the car in first, and the speedo showed 90km/h, at which point I manually changed up into second - can't believe it would go to 90 in first though, so I'm thinking the speedo was having a little "holiday" or something.
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How did your mtr go as you changed into 2nd out those revs .Mine starts missing for a few seconds before powering off. I changed fuel filter, plugs & leads so I gather it must be the VCT ecu unit. It only does it if I manually change gears

JC · 01-02-2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by buickman

How did your mtr go as you changed into 2nd out those revs .Mine starts missing for a few seconds before powering off. I changed fuel filter, plugs & leads so I gather it must be the VCT ecu unit. It only does it if I manually change gears

Motor was fine. The "missing" is probably just the engine bouncing off the rev limiter, and is quite normal.

Duffman · 01-02-2006, 09:00 AM

Dam might have to go to rip-every-poor-c***t-off tonight and pickup one. Whats the bet that they either dont know the sale is on or dont have any in stock :(

Bucknaked · 01-02-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

I got mine yesterday and fitted it last night. Had to "repair" the airbox a bit with silicon - I had cut the lid a bit for my pod setup. Anyway, It's all good, and I've managed to keep my 3" induction pipe from the box to the TB, with about 6 inches of the 3" pipe actually in the lid sitting on top of the filter - sort of like a "super" EF lid, I suppose. The good thing is that by replacing the pod filter with the K&N panel filter, the throttle response has improved dramatically. Where before I would have to floor it to kick down to second, I am now able to half throttle it to get the same effect. Also winds out a lot better to red line, with no vibration above 5000rpm - all from replacing the air filter!

I also did a run holding the car in first, and the speedo showed 90km/h, at which point I manually changed up into second - can't believe it would go to 90 in first though, so I'm thinking the speedo was having a little "holiday" or something.

I'm getting a 3" Intake done as was considering goin to a pod. I wouldn't mind trying out your panel filter first. Should fit it's the same size box?. Maybe crack out your G-Tech and get some times down too

JC · 01-02-2006, 02:38 PM

sure bucky, why not? It would be about time some parts off my car ended up on yours.

vztrt · 01-02-2006, 06:19 PM

I go and ask for one (for the BA) and I was told they had to order it in.

MikGan · 01-02-2006, 07:38 PM

no ones delt with the K&N xstream filter lids? trying to find em cheap anywhere...

Duffman · 01-02-2006, 09:12 PM

Just went to get mine after work. Gave them a call the old guy says nope we are not selling them for $99 they are $174 there is no sale on them. I go into room find mail from repco open it and $99! Head down tell the guy how dumb he is especially considering down there he told me once again $174 yet right behind him was a big display selling them for $99. Dumb dumb dumb

Cespenar · 06-02-2006, 03:59 PM

Speaking of K&N, how much difference do they make in an I6 VCT 99?
And how about the difference in a tickford snorkel?
Normal driving! Anybody got figures (of the digital kind)?

JC · 06-02-2006, 09:44 PM

Maybe 1 rwkw, but better throttle response, and about 0.5 l per 1200km. Ie marginal, but better than stock filter.

buickman · 07-02-2006, 12:01 PM

They flow the air much better. But at the wheels a stock paper AC Delco one proved a 2rwkw gain. So exepting a bit more throttle response the gain is very small in out right performance