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K&N vs. Green vs. AVE Air Filters

Old May 4, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Arrow K&N vs. Green vs. AFE Air Filters

Anyone have opinions to share re: K&N vs. Green vs. AFE Air Filters?
Is there another manuf. I am missing out on?
Anyone have good / bad experiences with these? K & N seems to be the product most written about on this site.....curious about the others...
- Airflow comparisons
- Any intake note diff.
- increase / decrease in HP and or MPG
Thanks in Advance!

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Old May 4, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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K&N air filters have been the source (to many people on the forum) to damaged MAF sensors.... you wont notice a gain in HPS if you just sittin in a car expecting to feel a big difference

to recharge (clean) the airfilter is a pain in the ****... i have them in my 430 and i didnt notice an increase in power/performance or gas mileage.

I would say stick to stock and save yourself 100+ dollars in filters
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Old May 4, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by wnycec

I would say stick to stock and save yourself 100+ dollars in filters

Thanks for the heads up.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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