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August 3, 2003
Had a F. I. P. K. installed on my 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 today what a great product and the power is something else and the sound is great love it.
Thank you for a great product.
Albert D. Kridler Jr
Hagerstown, Minnesota
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July 28, 2003
GL-1800 air filters, and the mileage tests
Larry, this is Michael LaDue, and you and I spoke on the phone yesterday regarding my success with the K & N air filter for my 2003 GL-1800 Honda.
After we spoke, I then went out to my shop, removed the air filter that now has 67,000 miles on it, and proceeded to clean & re-oil the used filter. Once this was done, I reinstalled the used filter back into the back, and reassembled the bike.
BTW, it was 106 degrees in our area yesterday, and I have no A/C in my shop.
My observations of the filter once I opened up the air box was that the filter looked much the same as the stock (Honda) air filter did, after it only had 24,000 miles on it. The difference was that this K & N filter has 67,000 miles on it. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I did not have the world's largest collection of dead bees inside my air box, but the few butterflies did make it a bit more colorful.
I carefully removed the used K & N filter, making sure to keep the debris out of the inner part of the air box. Again, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the inner sanctum of the air box was relatively clean, with only a slight oil (breather) residue. This gives incredible credit to the quality of the K & N air filter, as it was proven that the air filter did indeed filter out 100 % of the debris that came in contact with the outside (side) of the filter. There was no doubt that this filter would need cleaning, after all...it has 67,000 miles on it, in 4 months.
That is right...67,000 miles in the past 4 months.
So, I cleaned the air filter exactly as I was instructed to do so by the instructions that came with the K & N filter Cleaning/Oiling kit. If you follow the directions to a tee, the process works like a charm, and is quite easy.
Once the filter was cleaned, and dried, I did re-oil the filter. While the filter was in the process of drying, I utilized this time to thoroughly clean out the inner air box, and the throttle plates of my intake system on the bike. Having been an ASE Certified Master Technician for the past 30 years, and having owned my own shop for a number of years, I am quite meticulous when it comes to cleaning a fuel injected throttle plate. When I was very satisfied that the air box and throttle plates were as clean as I could get them, I then reinstalled the air filter (freshly oiled) back into the air box, installed the top of the air box, and then reassembled the bike.
Start the bike up, and it purrs like a P-51 Mustang on the flight deck.
As a rider that has documented the completion of more than 1.5 million miles of riding...has set or broken 4 World Records this year so far, and is a Gear Head with more than 30 years experience, having taught at Voc.Tech colleges on the subjects of Automotive Fuel Injection systems, I feel that I am well qualified to state that the K & N air filter has (more) than proven itself to me, and to those that ride with me.
My point to that is...these spark plugs are directly influenced by the performance of the air filter. If my air filter works perfectly, then it allows my spark plugs to works as best as they can, if all other influences are correct, meaning injection spray, etc.
There is no doubt in my mind that the K & N air filter was the correct filter for this GL-1800 GoldWing. Rather than replacing the Honda stock air filter every 12,000-16,000 miles as Honda recommends, I find that I can keep a K & N air filter in my bike for at least 50,000-60,000 miles without worry of whether the filter is getting dirty or not.
And that K & N air filter was with me 100 % of the time, providing me with 100 % performance. I love it !!!
Michael LaDue
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July 28, 2003
I have previously installed your product in a '86 Fiero GT. I have recently put your filter in my 2002 SVT Focus. This product just keeps getting better and better. The acceleration and power I had between 3,000 and 4,000 rpms is now felt between 2,000 and 3,000 rpms. Acceleration in sixth gear now feels more like a passing gear on an automatic transmission. Since the red line is reached more quickly after 4,000 rpm there has been a learning curve in my shift points. If you ever decide to do testing on the east coast, I have your car. One more thing...when I keep my foot out of it, I have gained about five more miles per gallon. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Kevin Ireland
Cortlandt Manor, New York
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July 28, 2003
I never thought an air filter could make such a difference in engine performance. Since it was new, my 96 Ford E150 conversion van (5.8L engine) had a rough idle and occasionally stalled due to EGR activity. I put in a K&N filter and the van's idle is now silky-smooth, and the filter has eliminated any EGR roughness or stalling. I also am getting around 0.5 more mpg. My compliments.
John Turek
W. Lafayette, Indiana
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July 28, 2003
Update - I installed an FIPK on my 02 F150 back in Feb of 03. I travel 5 states selling heavy equipment and record my mileage for tax reasons as well as fuel and maintenance. I used to get 15.5 to 15.9 mpg. Since I have installed the FIPK I have had readings as high as 17.9 but generally 17.3 mpg... Normal MPH is 70-75. I have since started using a K&N 2010 Oil Filter. Thank You for the products!
Steve England
Louisville, Kentucky
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July 25, 2003
Installed K&N FIPK II on a 1998 C2500 Suburban w/7.4 liter engine. The affect was dramatic on acceleration and mileage. I went from ~10 mpg to 11.5 mpg, and I have additional HP and torque if I need them. I am even using your oil filter now. I have been a loyal customer since I installed one your air filters on my 84 RX GSL-SE, in 1987. Keep up the GREAT research and development.
Steven B. Fellows
Las Vegas, Nevada
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July 24, 2003
I used one of your small K&N air filters, and it works great for my nitro traxxas t-maxx and other r/c car and trucks ... and it did add power!
Zack Farmer
Kings Mountain, Kentucky
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July 23, 2003
Amazing, I installed the filter before going on a 200 mile highway trip. I felt a noticeable change in the acceleration of the vehicle. Though, the most significant change I noticed was in my fuel economy; which was 10% better than normal. When you drive a large V-8 any gains at the pump are well appreciated. I am purchasing one for my wife's Explorer TODAY!!!!!! Great Product!!!!!!!!!
Kevin Mervin
Dumfries, Virginia
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July 18, 2003
Fantastic! I just installed your FIPK II kit in my 2003 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 engine. As soon as I took her out for a test run I could feel dramatic increases in throttle response, acceleration and overall HP. I am recommending this product to all my friends!
Andrew Kantor
Northridge, California
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July 17, 2003
K&N filter installed on Arctic Cat
Just wanted to let you know the K&N air filter I installed on my 454 Arctic Cat ATV made a world of difference in performance. Also installed your jet kit and after fine tuning, am getting much better fuel mileage and don't use up sparkplugs like crazy as it did before. It has much better low end torque to boot. Thanks for a great product. By the way, who is the rock band in those fantastic commercials with Frank Pedregon and Jim Dunn? Big NHRA fan here, and would love to buy the CD of that group.
Thanks again
James Davis
Fayetteville West Virginia
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July 15, 2003
I just installed one of your Filterchargers in my 1972 Volvo 1800ES, a car that's legendary for being rough and difficult due to its primitive fuel injection. I previously had trouble at low throttle and low RPM, when the car would chug and buck back and forth. It turns out the engine just had asthma! In only a few minutes, I removed the old airbox and clamped the new filter right on where the hose to the old filter was. It's not bucking anymore, it's surging forward at all RPM (right up to the 6500 redline), and it has a wonderful oboe-like induction sound. It even idles smoother. For the money and effort involved (a few minutes and under $30), there's no better performance investment I could have made. Thanks for making my old sports car sportier.
Jesse Robertson
Toronto, ON Canada
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July 15, 2003
Before using the K&N Air Filter on my BMW 2002 325Ci I was consistently getting 400 miles a fill-up. Since the installation I am averaging 425. Once I got 445. Plus I got a few extra ponies from the throttle.
Dat Nguyen
La Puente, California
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July 15, 2003
I'm impressed! I purchased part number 33-2277 for my 2003 Honda Accord EX V6. While my gas mileage and power was more than sufficient before, after the installation of your product, my gas mileage increased from a consistent 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway to 26 mpg in the city, and 33.5 mpg on the highway at 75 mph! (with the AC on) Throttle response is even sharper with the throttle-by-wire as factory installed. My performance figures are as follows before and after the installation of your product 0-60 7.0 seconds stock, now 6.87. Quarter mile times dropped from 15.5 seconds at 92 mph to 15.1 seconds at 94.2 mph. Top speed on a closed race track increased from 138 mph to 143 mph. The only additional change that I completed with the addition of your product was to switch my engine oil to synthetic. My mechanic believes that my horsepower likely increased from 240 hp to 245. Great job in your product development. Keep up the good work!
David
Chappaqua, New York
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July 15, 2003
Dear K&N,
I installed your drop-in air filter last month in my 2001 Chrysler 300M. After a week of playing with it, I wanted to see if the mpg was any better. Well, after a couple tanks of gas, I can say that I'm getting 1 1/2 more around town and 4 more on the highway. I also have (best guess) 5-7 more horsepower. Your filter is the best $50 I've spent on my car. Now, I can't wait to buy a FIPK! Thanks for a great product.
George Jones
YOUNGSVILLE, North Carolina
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July 14, 2003
K&N is worth the Price!
I investigated and researched the K&N product for some time before purchasing one. I said to myself that if it worked out well for me, I would write a thank you for others to read. So here I am and here's my story.
I love Nissan trucks and everything about them except that they put too small of an engine in them which results in only OK fuel economy. Being a college student, I need to go as far on the least amount of gas. So I saved some gas money, $55 which is 11 times the price of a basic paper filter and bought a K&N filter. Now don't go getting ahead of me with the high price, I'm getting there. I put the filter in and took it for a spin. I knew the engine was breathing better immediately because 65 mph is usually running 3500 rpm and at the same speed now runs between 3000 and 3100 rpm. So how does this result in gas you ask? I used to be able to travel exactly 200 miles on a full tank of gas which was 15.5 mpg and with just the air filter I can go 235 miles on a tank which is about 17.5 mpg. According to my math the air filter that cost 11 times as much paid for itself in 6.33 tanks of gas which is less than a month for me. Now I'm making money on it. Simply put, K&N is worth the price, but you guys probably already knew that.
Thanks again,
Dane Cramer
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
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July 11, 2003
I recently purchased a K&N air filter for my 92 Volkswagen Jetta diesel. It is naturally aspirated and with only 52 hp I will take any improvement I can get. I immediately noticed a difference in mid range throttle response and the engine does not feel anywhere near as sluggish as before. I also noticed about a 4 mpg improvement in mileage which is fantastic as I was already getting around 46-47mpg and I am now getting 50-51mpg. Excellent value for the dollar. I only wish I had bought one sooner.
Ryan Deeks
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
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July 10, 2003
I wanted to let you know that I've had a good experience with your Filtercharger on my 91 Ford Explorer. It has the old pushrod engine which makes days of torque but only 155hp. It's a great truck to drive anywhere on or off road, even with a bunch of stuff loaded because it makes all its power nice and early. Now with the K&N and the exhaust I put on it I get more power throughout the curve and am averaging 18mpg on every tank, even with a lot of stop and go traffic. I got 24mpg coming back from San Francisco (live in So. Cal) - the best the car'd ever done. Going up hills is no longer a struggle. When I put it on, the car had about 115,000 miles on it. It now has 171,000 and runs like a champ. Years of getting 3 more mpg when you drive 35 miles each way just to work pays for that filter a couple times. I clean it roughly every year. Thanks again,
Chris Bach
Anaheim, California
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July 10, 2003
Hi,
Put a K & N filter in my wife's 2000 Nissan Xterra with 3.3 liter engine and went from 15 mpg to 18 mpg.
Thanks,
Dean Montgomery
Phoenix, Arizona
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July 10, 2003
Hi,
I just installed a K&N drop in filter in my 2002 F-150 w/ the 4.2L V6, I drive a lot so I have to service my truck every 3 months, well it gets tiring when every time I go in and they recommend a new air filter because of the weather I drive in. I wanted a K&N for a very long time and finally got tired of always changing the paper air filter, so I installed it and WOW! I really didn't think I would be able to tell the difference after resetting the computer right away but did! My truck has a better reaction time now and better times, and I can feel it getting air a lot easier, best 50 bucks I will ever spend.
My results: Before K&N my 0-60 time was 10.3 after K&N was 9.71.....I am very impressed.
Bryson A. Cordero
El Paso, Texas
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July 8, 2003
Gentlemen:
I am very happy with the K&N Filter for my 1999 Nissan Quest. Performance improved especially with the A/C in use. The engine revs higher without as much leveling off at higher revs. Understand that high revs for a Quest is over 3,000 rpm.
I am a repeat customer. I purchased your filters and used them on my 1969 OSSA Stilletto and 1970 CZ 250. Those bikes were new when I bought your filters. I am happy that you have expanded and succeeded over these years.
Jeff Gibbons
North Andover Massachusetts
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July 2, 2003
I have a '88 Allegro RV with a 454 that got 7mpg. Installed your air filter before we took our annual 2800 mile round trip vacation to New Mexico. It brought me to 8mpg, that may not sound like much to some, but that 12.5% increase more than paid for your filter, not to mention the increase in power and performance when I needed it. I have told everyone. Thanks for making a great product! I'm looking for a filter for my Onan generator so I can save even more.
Keep up the good work,
Steven
Southern Indiana
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June 24, 2003
Hello,
I have been using your products since '95 on several types of vehicles ranging from: Dodge Trucks, All Jeeps, Mercedes Benz and on and on. I swear by them for better gas mileage and over all get up and go. I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport with a 4.0L and I added the FIPK and "WOW!!!!!!" on the performance! My mileage went from 15.5 average HWY to 20MPG...now anyone reading this that has a Wrangler and wants more power and MPG..."Buy the FIPK NOW! I have always tinkered with my vehicles and this FIPK was the best purchase I have made... I can't say enough about K&N Filters..."I would HIGHLY recommend K&N...period."
Thank you,
Raymond R. Mann
Lansing, Michigan
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June 23, 2003
Thanks K&N,
I own a 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada with a 4.3L V6. I installed a FIPK and easily gained 30 miles per tank, when I kept my foot out of it. It has increased my mid and high range torque and horsepower dramatically. I also installed a high flow exhaust, these 2 are a terrific pair.
Scott Cathcart
Leonardtown, Maryland
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June 17, 2003
Just installed a K&N air filter on my 2001 F-250 Ford pickup and was surprised at the difference it made in my power, performance and even gas mileage. I could not believe that any air cleaner could make so much difference.
Lavern Gibson
Henderson, Texas
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June 17, 2003
I own a 2002 Chevy Silverado with a 5.3L V8. Despite the hefty engine size, the truck has been sluggish due to it's large weight and the high altitude in Colorado (engines here put out approximately 14% less horsepower than at sea level). I just purchased and installed the K&N FIPK Generation II Intake System and I am thrilled with the results. The horsepower increase with the Filtercharger is dramatic, and the truck pulls off the line like a sports car. I can spin the tires if I'm not careful. Incredible! I haven't estimated if I have an increase in gas mileage, but with this much more horsepower, WHO CARES!
Installation couldn't have been easier... even someone with very little mechanical aptitude can do it. I have already recommended the product to just about everyone I know. Thanks for a great, high-quality product!
Mike DeJonge
Boulder, Colorado
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June 13, 2003
Replaced OEM filter w/k&n on '99 Toyota Sienna and am pleased w/a freer running engine. In March I installed an AirCharger (no smog check in our county) in my 2002 Jeep Liberty. Noticeable improvement. Then installed a stainless exhaust system. More air in--more air out and it sounds great!
In Ohio the Jeep now delivers the power I thought it should when I bought it. Have a vacation home in Colorado at 9000 ft. and it (jeep) was a real slug, can hardly wait to get it out there now.
Thanks for a good product,
Bill Duncanson
Troy, Ohio
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June 6, 2003
I just wanted to say thank you for supporting the NMRA real street class. I run your product and it is tuff. I have had a few minor backfires and the filter still held up. Again, thank you
Chris Tuten r/s #10
Pelion, South Carolina
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June 2, 2003
Thanks for putting out a great product. I own an 87' Dodge Ramcharger 4x4 318 with some mild engine work done to it, and a 4-bbl carb. I put an open element air filter housing on it, and while it let the carb breath a little easier, I was going through way too many paper element filters. This problem has always been way worse in the summer when I drive on dirt logging roads. Even when the paper filters were new, there was always a slight stumble and bog when taking off. I put the K&N on it and the stumble is gone. I can even notice a decent power increase through mid range. Although the K&N cost more, it'll have paid itself off by the end of summer. Thanks again, money well spent.
Dan
Prince George, B.C., Canada
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May 30, 2003
I just installed the FilterCharger and in a couple of hours I could feel the transmission shifting much better and my 2000 Mustang GT went from slushbox to fastbox. I raced a LT1 trans-am and blew him out of the water. Great product and a great benefit at the local drag strip!
Landon Lehrman
Minot AFB, North Dakota
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May 29, 2003
The Hondas with the 2.3 2002 models need passing power and/or an overall hit of HP....well I really can't believe that a filter could make my day.
NOW getting into traffic is way less scary.
Honda is a great engine and has lot's of longevity, but it's not fun when you're always wondering, have I just redlined trying to get around a truck.
BEST single thing to put on your car for really noticing a change.
Michael Carr
Deland, Florida
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May 28, 2003
I bought a K&N Filter for my 1990 GMC Sierra with the 5.7L and it now makes a lot more horse power. Before I had to power brake to spin the tires and after I put the K&N Filter in it I just have to trop on the gas and the tires start smoking. Thanks K&N
Ross Olson
Lake Preston, South Dakota
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May 28, 2003
Good Day,
I consider the advanced technology K&N products to be a necessary improvement for all of my vehicles. At present, I own the following vehicles: 1969 Camaro SS-350, 1975 Corvette Stingray L-82 convertible, 1999 Mustang GT convertible, and 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. All these vehicles are flawless and get the best of everything. Indeed, when I acquire a new or classic vehicle, the performance enhancing K&N air filter is always the first upgrade. Despite being a long time user of the K&N air filters, I am always amazed by the instantaneous improvement in vehicle performance, responsiveness, and economy. It is truly incredible that a simple upgrade can make such a difference. What a great value! Thank you for engineering and producing such a fantastic product.
When perusing my favorite automobile magazines, your clever advertisement featuring the 1969 Camaro and 1999 Mustang GT always gets my attention, as I happen to own and love both cars. Naturally, they are both K&N equipped.
Regards,
Rich Kancel
Palmdale, California
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May 20, 2003
I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you put into making the K&N Filtercharger. I have a 1989 Pontiac Firebird with a 2.8L V6 and I had installed a free flowing exhaust and a K&N high flow air filter and man let me tell ya....I could definitely see and feel results. Crisp and throaty throttle response and it growled a little bit. I never have to buy another air filter again! That's what amazes me, anyways I have had it for about 3 years and I clean it regularly with the K&N Recharger kit. Keep up the great work!
Charles Allison
Dallas, Texas
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May 19, 2003
Just wanted to say that my 1986 Trans Am has had a Filtercharger running in place of the stock paper element since 1998. I clean it regularly and it was the best investment I have ever made, considering that I have used one air filter for the past 5 years! The throttle response was and still is incredible compared to running a paper filter!!
Thanks,
Zac Brown
Linton, Indiana
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May 14, 2003
Just installed a K&N E-2910 filter in my 72 Datsun 240z. The increase in power was immediate and noticeable. Under hard acceleration I used to get a slight stumble around 4500 rpm and a definite drop off in power past 5000 rpm. The motor now winds out hard to 7000 rpm, with no drop off in power at higher rpm. In fact I'll have to alter my driving habits as the beast now lunges for the redline instead of straining toward it.
Pat Furlan
Brampton Ont.
Canada
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May 12, 2003
I own an '89 Ford Taurus with the 3 liter V6. Let's just say when I first drove the car I was underwhelmed with its acceleration. It only makes 140hp! When I exchanged the stock filter for a K&N filter I was surprised at the difference. It pulls harder at all engine speeds, especially off the line. There is even a hint of snarl coming from under the hood! With this engine, every little bit helps! Thanks for making my commute a little more enjoyable!
Mike Pulliam
St. Louis, Missouri
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May 5, 2003
I recently purchased a K&N air filter for my 2001 Chevy venture; 3.4 liter engine. Since then there has been a very noticeable increase in acceleration, especially nice on interstate driving. The engine also idles much smoother then before. I don't think that my mileage is any better; marginally maybe; but even if it isn't the filter is worth every dollar I spent on it. The instructions were clear and easy to follow which made installation a breeze!!!!! Thanks for a great product!! Proud to have the K&N sticker on my back bumper.
Doug Smith
Ashland, Kentucky
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May 1, 2003
I'd heard about K&N filters for years but never tried them until I installed one today in my 2002 V-6 Toyota Highlander. I'm frankly surprised! I noticed an immediate difference in normal acceleration starting from a full stop or slow speeds. There is a clear difference in the torque supplied from the engine at low rpm's - it just "steps out more sprightly". I only use a lead foot occasionally but I'm looking forward to getting on the highway and letting her rip. The Toyota does not get very good mileage so I'm guessing I'll see an improvement in that area also.
BTW - the hint you supplied in the installation instructions to loosen duct leading from the air box to the throttle body was right on. When I did that I was able to maneuver the air box more easily and the whole assembly fit like a glove. In our modern world of claims and rip-offs it's nice to receive a product that does what it says it will do, plus it was engineered to EXACTLY fit my Toyota air box. You manufacture a first rate very reasonably priced automobile part. Thanks!
Regards,
Bruce Berg
Seattle, Washington
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April 22, 2003
I recently installed a K&N air filter in my 2000 Ford Taurus SE wagon (with 24v DOHC 3.0l motor) and I am happy with the immediate improvement in acceleration. Time will tell if there is any increase in mileage though, as I have some lead poisoning in my right foot.
Yours very truly,
Curt Davey
Toronto, Ontario,
CANADA
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April 21, 2003
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Sport Quad Cab with a 360/5.9L Engine. I bought a cheap version of the K&N FIPK and later decided to spend the money on a real FIPK from K&N. I could not believe the results after installing a real K&N FIPK. It was easy to install and it didn't take that long. The Pick-up and Torque was unbelievable. My advice to those who try to go the cheap way and buy a simulated version of the K&N FIPK, Don't do it. Go ahead and save the money and buy the real thing. HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!
Jerry McClain
Fort Hood, Texas
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April 9, 2003
I have a 2002 IS300 Lexus. I installed the Typhoon 69-8700 kit several months ago. Prior to installing the kit my gas mileage on trips was maximum of 23.8. I just made a 1679 mile trip where my average was 25.3 for the entire trip, the highest was 27.08 and lowest of 22.94, speeds of 60 to 80 MPH.
George Lester
Lincoln, California
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April 8, 2003
Hi..... I just wanted to take a moment to thank you guys for making the K&N FilterCharger. I was just as skeptical as the next guy about spending the extra $ for a high-end filter. Hey, the paper filters work great, right?
Well, the old one needed changing, so why not try one. I had the old filter out, and the air box cleaned on my 2000 Chev Silverado 1500 Z71 in about 10 minutes. I dropped in the new K&N filter, and then drove down the street for some grocery shopping. WOW! Right away I noticed more acceleration! Next, I put the pedal down, and got about 10 ft. of rubber as evidence that there was more power under the hood.
I have not checked the mileage yet, but common sense tells me that this thing is going to pay for itself, in the very near future.
I only wish that I had bought one sooner. Keep up the good work.
P. Richards
Vancouver, B.C.
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April 4, 2003
I recently purchased a 14" K&N air filter assembly for my 1979 Chevy Impala. My land yacht turned into a powerboat. After taking 10 minutes to install the new assembly I took the car for a spin. I hit the gas and the car left a patch of rubber, for the first time ever. After almost a year of driving I get slightly improved gas mileage, and a whole lot more acceleration from my car.
Mike Shedden
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada
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April 4, 2003
I just bought a new Chevrolet truck and the first thing I did was get a K&N filter for it. When I traded my old truck in I told them they should give more trade in on it because it had one.
Ronald Youngblood
Odenville, Alabama
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April 4, 2003
I have a 1996 Chevy Camaro Z28 with the 5.7L LT1. I got a K&N air filter from my brother for my birthday. All I can say is damn. I am keeping the car, and the filter, for the rest of my life, or until you come out with something better. 0-150 is at least 4 seconds faster. Keep up the good work.
Thanks much,
Kyle M. Jacobson
United States Air Force if England
Austin, Minnesota
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April 4, 2003
Installed a Typhoon kit in my 98 Honda Civic EX November, 2002. The increased performance was noticeable immediately, the engine starts/rev's quickly. Had to wait 5 months for warm weather to judge changes in mpg (and cut back on some of the playing!). It looks like a 3 mpg (34 cold/39 warm weather) improvement in normal driving. Installed K&N air filters in the other Civic (my daughter says her DX starts better and is quicker than a friend's EX) and the CRV (K&N installed at 300 miles so performance/mpg is all K&N).
Gave an air filter to my Dad for his Buick. Most of his driving is around town stop and go. He did note the car computer normally calculates about 30 mpg on the highway, but since the K&N installation the trip computer calculates 38-40 mpg.
Drove with a friend in a BMW 330 last month on a 750 mile one-way trip and noted 23.7 mpg. Changed to a K&N while we there averaging 26 mpg that week and 28.1 mpg on the return drive. The Beemer is loaded with power and it is hard to say if performance improved. But buying hi-octane gas less often says a great deal!
Jim Reaves
Indianapolis, Indiana
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April 3, 2003
Hello, I have a 1992 Ford F150 LWB with a 5.8 Lt. engine. It has about 205,000 miles on it. I bought it in March 1999. Since day one, it has averaged around 14.5 MPG no matter what I did to it. I am a Nascar fan and I saw a K & N filter commercial a couple of weeks ago. So, I thought I'd try the air filter, part # 33-2023. I bought it in Ripley, Ms. on 3-28-03. I checked the MPG today 4-3-03. I got 18.1 MPG. That is an increase of 3.6 MPG on the first tank. Simply amazing. I just thought I'd past this information along to you.
P.S. I am changing the oil this weekend, and using a K & N oil filter.
From a new, very Satisfied Customer,
James Allmond
Ripley, Missouri
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March 25, 2003
Have installed your filters on my 1999 Saturn and a FIPK on my 2000 Isuzu Hombre 4.3L and am exceedingly happy with both! Have purchased and installed many filters on many of my friends vehicles and all are happy and notice an immediate difference! Please make more FIPK'S for more applications!
Thanks,
D.G.J.
Canada
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March 24, 2003
Great Product! I have a K&N air filter installed in my 2000 Chevy Blazer with a 4.3L Vortec V6. I just cleaned it for the first and the cleaning and oiling kit is great as well. I wasn't sure which side to oil and called the 800 number. The gentleman I spoke to was courteous and knowledgeable and answered my question. Thanks for a great product backed with great service.
Rick
Plano, Texas
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March 18, 2003
Hi you guys, I bought another KN filter for my new BMW. I owned a Jetta with one of your wonderful filters. I used it several years and I never had to clean it. Now I bought a 328i BMW last month and the first thing I bought was one of your filters. The results are just beautiful. My brother who has the same car, is going to buy another KN filter next week, we can't believe the magic results.
Thanks again,
Alejandro Barreda Westphal
Mexico City, Mexico
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