K&N filter install

[darkdan]

I am not a fan of K&N and neither should anyone else:

http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm

[07si sedan]

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon

15 minutes, shit I installed it today in like a min and the engine was still hot. It does sound alot better from stock. It might add 1-2 HP, but it is just supposed to make the car breathe even better then it already does.

took me about a min too, probably one of the easiest things to install

[NIGHTHAWKSI]

Originally Posted by darkdan

I am not a fan of K&N and neither should anyone else:

http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm

i didnt bother reading all that...but it doesnt look very good for k&n...+1 for a good find.

[07mugencivic]

Nice...good Job..

[tite681]

Took me about a minute. I wish a header install took the same amount of time.

[darkdan]

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

i didnt bother reading all that...but it doesnt look very good for k&n...+1 for a good find.

I'll give you the cliff notes:

For filtration oiled cotton/foam = bad and Paper = good

And if you want some great marketing mixed with a little good info:

http://www.amsoil.com/video/company/...ers/index.aspx

That's why I recommend people ditch the oiled cotton/foam (which can also cause MAF fouling) and go with Outlaw Power's NeverOil, AEM's DryFlow, AFE's ProDry, AMSOIL's EAA line.

They flow better than paper, filter better than paper, and don't have any of the draw backs of cotton/foam.

[NIGHTHAWKSI]

Originally Posted by darkdan

I'll give you the cliff notes:

For filtration oiled cotton/foam = bad and Paper = good

And if you want some great marketing mixed with a little good info:

http://www.amsoil.com/video/company/...ers/index.aspx

That's why I recommend people ditch the oiled cotton/foam (which can also cause MAF fouling) and go with Outlaw Power's NeverOil, AEM's DryFlow, AFE's ProDry, AMSOIL's EAA line.

They flow better than paper, filter better than paper, and don't have any of the draw backs of cotton/foam.

do they make any of those filters that fit in the OEM air box? or are they all cone filters?

[RJJensen]

Originally Posted by Booty27

Any trained moneky can do this in about 15 mins... here are some pics to help demonstrate the ease of which accomplished!

New K&N drop in filter




K&N next to stock


K20 airbox.. note the silver clips on the left and right sides


Undo said silver clips on left side


Undo said silver clips on right side


Don't forget these two bastards hiding in back


Once you've done that pull up on the airbox a bit, slide out the old filter and slide in the new filter. Remember to reclip all the silver clips in which ever order you feel comfortable with. Start engine and enjoy!!

hi flow = low filtration..what kind of flow does ur civic hav ne way...its not a race car

[RJJensen]

Originally Posted by RJJensen

hi flow = low filtration..what kind of flow does ur civic have or need ne way?...its not a race car

[RJJensen]

Originally Posted by darkdan

I am not a fan of K&N and neither should anyone else:

http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm

this part was interesting:

"In 60 minutes the AC Filter accumulated 574gms of dirt and passed only 0.4gms. After only 24 minutes the K&N had accumulated 221gms of dirt but passed 7.0gms.

Compared to the AC, the K&N “plugged up” nearly 3 times faster, passed 18 times more dirt and captured 37% less dirt. See the data tables for a complete summary of these comparisons."

[darkdan]

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

do they make any of those filters that fit in the OEM air box? or are they all cone filters?

I don't know about the other companies because I don't sell them, but AMSOIL at this time does not have a direct fit filter for Civics (neither 1.8 or 2.0L).

Give it some time, they keep adding more though.

But until then stick with a quality paper filter if you want to keep dirt out of your engine.

[darkdan]

Bah, no edit button yet. I must not have enough posts.

Here's more proof you should avoid K&N like a coughing flight attendant on Air China (that's a SARS joke....are those still funny?).

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm

[shipo]

Originally Posted by darkdan

Bah, no edit button yet. I must not have enough posts.

Here's more proof you should avoid K&N like a coughing flight attendant on Air China (that's a SARS joke....are those still funny?).

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm

I found it funny. I was in Taipei when the whole SARS thing broke out, however, since I don't speak Mandarin I had no idea what was going on. When I boarded my first flight (of three) on the way home (between Taipei and Osaka) I couldn't figure out why almost everyone on the plane (except me of course) had a face mask and often eye goggles on. It wasn't until I got to Osaka over four hours later and heard a CNN broadcast that finally figured it all out. Hmmm, only fourteen more hours until I land in Detroit, maybe I better buy a face mask before I board.

[civictypesEX]

AWESOME! Thanks for the DIY.

[chronicnco]

i got one for my EX.... not bad. if you want a louder sound... take off the tubing in front of the intake box. i put it back on though... i like to drive around in peace =)

[07si_sedan]

Time to install mine!!

[klughing]

So can anybody suggest me a good paper filter for my 2006 civic ex?