R18 Short Ram Intake

[Max_C]

I hope this doesn't wreck the thread, but I feel the need to mention something I read years ago when I was using a K&N air filter. There's no doubt a K&N will add some horses, but according to several sites I've read, they also allow far more particulates into your engine. The one that finally convinced me was a report from a guy that managed a fleet of hundreds of vehicles for his company. He regularly sent oil off to 3rd party labs and found that, after installing K&N filters on multiple vehicles and testing the oil from those vehicles, levels of silicon had increased dramatically. As a result, levels of aluminum and iron also rose, indicating that the engine was wearing out faster.

It's probably been 10 years since I read that report, so I doubt it's around any more, but I just did a Google for the words "K&N filter test silicone" (without quotes) and found many sites with similar data. It seems installing a K&N filter is synonymous with decreased engine life.

Conscience now clear. :)

Max.

[packers04]

i have it installed. just make sure if you got big hands to make sure the intake pipe is all the way on the throttle body before tightening it otherwise it will come off and your car will cut off. Have you had any stalling problems at lights?

[awashko]

okay so mine was fine for about 3 weeks, but i sat idling at the drive in for iron man and i just got a cel, i am attributing it to my sri, i will attempt to re-set it tomorrow.

[balzwin]

i also have this intake and i have to say there is a difference in sound and performance. U can def feel it when ur drivin. I vote this intake.

[KraziAzn]

i got mine for 134.99 and it was a CAI