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Re: was Tornado, now K&N

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Subject: Re: was Tornado, now K&N
From: Susan and Mark Miller <marknsuz@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:04:28 -0800
> There is controversy over K&N air filters.  I like mine, but I have read
> reviews that they are not good for the engine, and regular replacement of
> paper filters is a better choice.  I don't know if that is for engine
> longevity or power.  My experience with K&N is that it allows more air thru.
> The mixture is richened by the computer because there is more air, so you get
> more power.  I guess you have to manually make a mixture change to carbureted
> engines.  So the K&N gives you more power, but uses more gas to get that
> power.

What I have read about the K & N's are that they allow quite a bit more grit to
enter the engine.  More airflow, but worse engine wear.  YMMV.

Mark Miller

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