Re: K & N Air Filter Questions -- Redux
 

On Feb 1, 10:56 pm, Pink Freud©® <drive-in-
lobotom...@trepanation.calm> wrote:
> Skyslider, if you're not confused by know, you're doing extremely well !!!
>
> Once upon a time, the legendary Yogi Berra said:
>
> "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
>
> Well, it appears that is exactly what has happened here.
>
> Problem is, not everyone chose the same branch....
>
> Now, Skyslider asked a question regarding K&N air filters, simple enough.
>
> However, a misunderstanding developed almost immediately.
>
> Namely:
>
> Frank_v7.0 posted
>
> > Light bulb comes on over Frank's head :-) You're talking about the
> > replacement for the stock air filter. I'm talking about the complete
> > intake system (Chrysler P5153368). A bit more than $40. Sorry about the
> > mix up. But it does get better mileage than stock and a bit more power
> > (enough to notice).
>
> To which I added
>
> > And a second bulb illuminates over mine.
>
> > Same deal, the entire intake system, not just the filter.
>
> > Retails @ ~ U$D 350.00....
>
> > Whether that violates the warranty, I knoweth not. It doth violate my
> > local regs for street use, but so far it's not been an issue.
>
> At that point, there has been no consistency is what is being posted.
>
> We are comparing apples with oranges here, just like the Frootsalad King
> does habitually. (and also bear in mind, Billieboi demands that I be
> incorrect in everything.)
>
> Follow along here folks, it's very simple, really.
>
> Air Filters:
>
> A K&N filter is exactly that, a filter to replace the stock one in the
> /original/ airbox.
>
> Check here:
>
> http://www.knfilters.com/air_filter/jeep_liberty.aspx
>
> In this case, allowing a certain amount of dirt in highly possible, for
> all the reasons stated in that thread.
>
> Air Intakes:
>
> Now this is a totally different animal.
>
> Often referred to as "Cold Air Intake" or "FIPK" aka Fuel Injection
> Performance Kit.
>
> These do NOT allow excess dust and dirt in, but they do allow more air in,
> and therein lies their value and success.
>
> Check here:
>
> http://www.knfilters.com/air_intake/jeep_liberty.aspx
>
> This kit /replaces/ the factory airbox, and the filters are cone-shaped,
> not flat like to replacement filters. They do everything they claim to do,
> and they do it extremely well. And they do pass Billieboi's slimy finger
> 'test'.
>
> And now confusion reigns in that thread.
>
> Perhaps it's time to seperate the two POVs into distinctly different
> threads, one for just the replacement filters and one for the use and
> merits of the complete new intake systems.
>
> --
> Words ought to be a little wild, for they are the assault of thoughts
> on the unthinking.
>
> -John Maynard Keynes, economist (1883-1946)

Yea. I was referring to the air filter which does allow for extra
power and a couple extra mpg. I guess I need to decide if some dirt is
worth those benefits on a new vehicle.

Skyslider

Re: K & N Air Filter Questions -- Redux
 

Skyslider wrote:
-John Maynard Keynes, economist (1883-1946)
>
> Yea. I was referring to the air filter which does allow for extra
> power and a couple extra mpg. I guess I need to decide if some dirt is
> worth those benefits on a new vehicle.
>
> Skyslider
I had toyed with simply replacing the stock filter, but when I decided I
was going to keep my TJ for a while and then found that Chrysler/Jeep
had a factory equivalent of the complete K&N intake (Chrysler P5153368)
I broke open the piggy bank and bought it. I clean the filter element
every second oil change using the Jeep cleaning kit (P5153376). And yes
I inspect for dirt/crud. If you plan to keep your Jeep for a long period
the investment ($298.00 intake kit and $16.50 cleaning kit) is worth it,
at least to me with gas at $3+/gal. It's your call and your $$. I
wouldn't waste the $40 on just the replacement filter either. On that I
agree, keep the stock one. Just my 2 cents.

--
FRH