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13-Mar-2003, 10:21 PM

diesel

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K&N filter or mushroom...

what would you prefer?

and.. do you know the cheapest place I can get them in scarborough? or markham

13-Mar-2003, 11:13 PM

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bump b/c i need a new one this spring too.. well i want ASAP

13-Mar-2003, 11:28 PM

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www.automotive-warehouse.com sells mushroom style and k&n

13-Mar-2003, 11:34 PM

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I perfer K&N I think the mushroom design doesn't allow the same air flow.

I think the air flow is restricted because of the pipe entrance... they just look that way to me...has nothing to do with filter restrictions that I don't know about.

13-Mar-2003, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by gatherer
I perfer K&N I think the mushroom design doesn't allow the same air flow.

I think the air flow is restricted because of the pipe entrance... they just look that way to me...has nothing to do with filter restrictions that I don't know about.

Mushroom flow more air than paper trated with oil (k&n)

But mushroom also filter less than the k&n so take your pick.

You want less air restriction...mushroom
More cleaning of the air....k&n

14-Mar-2003, 12:54 AM

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I've got a HKS (mushroom) filter laying around somewhere, if you want it let me know. I'll sell it to you cheap!

14-Mar-2003, 01:39 AM

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HKS all the way ..... if I hadn't bought the dam AEM I'll get the HKS mushroom It sounds so much better....
well I can get it but it would just be a waste of $ right?

hey Rice Burner can u PM me ur price

coz I want to take my crappy K&N filter out to clean it and I need another one so I can use it

14-Mar-2003, 01:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by loudsubz

Mushroom flow more air than paper trated with oil (k&n)

But mushroom also filter less than the k&n so take your pick.

You want less air restriction...mushroom
More cleaning of the air....k&n

I'd go with the K&N

Reason being, K&N allows more air flow than an average disposable air filter, and at the same time, traps the dirt properly. The air filter is the engine's first line of defense against wear, therefore I'd be tempted to use the best quality product available to prolong the life of my motor and enhance its' performance.

14-Mar-2003, 03:34 AM

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I'd go with the K&N

Reason being, K&N allows more air flow than an average disposable air filter, and at the same time, traps the dirt properly. The air filter is the engine's first line of defense against wear, therefore I'd be tempted to use the best quality product available to prolong the life of my motor and enhance its' performance.

lol sounds like its right off from the comercial

14-Mar-2003, 08:16 AM

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K&N is not paper, it's gauze

The gauze or sponge debate has gone on forever... just use whatever you think is right for you. Each has ups and downs to it. BTW a lawnmower uses an oiled up sponge as a filter.

14-Mar-2003, 10:17 AM

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How about we set up a G/B for air filters from AW??????

14-Mar-2003, 11:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Rice Burner
I've got a HKS (mushroom) filter laying around somewhere, if you want it let me know. I'll sell it to you cheap!

Can you pm me about the details, price etc.

So I guess you prefer K&N over mushroom?

14-Mar-2003, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by bbarbulo
K&N is not paper, it's gauze

The gauze or sponge debate has gone on forever... just use whatever you think is right for you. Each has ups and downs to it. BTW a lawnmower uses an oiled up sponge as a filter.

Ya, I guess I'll have to try both and really use what I feel best for me.

thanks for all the info guys!