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Do K&N performance air filters make really make a noticable difference over the stock filter when replaced? I have a 94 e320 and i'm going to be getting one anyway...but what is your opinion.
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
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Do K&N performance air filters make really make a noticable difference over the stock filter when replaced? I have a 94 e320 and i'm going to be getting one anyway...but what is your opinion.
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
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Theres a big misconception that K&N filters ruin the MAF sensor. Normally what happens when people clean and re-oil their filters is they don't wait until the filter is fully dried after washing it making the oil somewhat gummy. If you follow the instructions properly you won't have this problem.
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Theres a big misconception that K&N filters ruin the MAF sensor. Normally what happens when people clean and re-oil their filters is they don't wait until the filter is fully dried after washing it making the oil somewhat gummy. If you follow the instructions properly you won't have this problem.
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Do K&N performance air filters make really make a noticable difference over the stock filter when replaced? I have a 94 e320 and i'm going to be getting one anyway...but what is your opinion.
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
And is there really anything else i could add under the hood to get more horsepower besides adding a turbo?
The least expensive and most reliable way to get more power is to sell your E320 and buy a 400E/E420 or 500E/E500.
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If it's the oil type K&N then it will make no noticeable difference to the power output but will probably cost you a MAS (no matter how carefully you oil it).
K&N filters are designed to make more noise for Honda Civic owners so they can claim huge horsepower increases.
Two turbos? 
K&N filters are designed to make more noise for Honda Civic owners so they can claim huge horsepower increases.
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"Green" is another brand of filter that is a permanent reusable type like K&N.
If you have a MAF you must be careful of over oiling the filter after you clean it, as excess oil will coat the wire in the MAF and ruin it.
You can run a long time without cleaning and reoiling, but when you do reoil, follow the manufacturers recommendations.
In this case "less is more" !
If you have a MAF you must be careful of over oiling the filter after you clean it, as excess oil will coat the wire in the MAF and ruin it.
You can run a long time without cleaning and reoiling, but when you do reoil, follow the manufacturers recommendations.
In this case "less is more" !
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If it's the oil type K&N then it will make no noticeable difference to the power output but will probably cost you a MAS (no matter how carefully you oil it).
K&N filters are designed to make more noise for Honda Civic owners so they can claim huge horsepower increases.
Two turbos?
K&N filters are designed to make more noise for Honda Civic owners so they can claim huge horsepower increases.
Two turbos?
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Brand new it will ruin your maf.To the guy above that thinks of spending 50 bucks for oem every 6 months,you are shopping at the wrong store!Autohausaz
has them for 13 bucks,change it every year and have no worries about the oil or over oil,they are a poor excuse for a filter and even less as a perf. option.
cold air box,less restrictive exhaust,reset your ECU,are all viable options for a little more oomph,in the end remember it is a luxo car.
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has them for 13 bucks,change it every year and have no worries about the oil or over oil,they are a poor excuse for a filter and even less as a perf. option.
cold air box,less restrictive exhaust,reset your ECU,are all viable options for a little more oomph,in the end remember it is a luxo car.
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Brand new it will ruin your maf.To the guy above that thinks of spending 50 bucks for oem every 6 months,you are shopping at the wrong store!Autohausaz
has them for 13 bucks,change it every year and have no worries about the oil or over oil,they are a poor excuse for a filter and even less as a perf. option.
cold air box,less restrictive exhaust,reset your ECU,are all viable options for a little more oomph,in the end remember it is a luxo car.
ohlord
has them for 13 bucks,change it every year and have no worries about the oil or over oil,they are a poor excuse for a filter and even less as a perf. option.
cold air box,less restrictive exhaust,reset your ECU,are all viable options for a little more oomph,in the end remember it is a luxo car.
ohlord
