[oldsalt]

Is anyone using a K&N Air Filter?

If you are, is there any advantage? :nerd:

 

[oldsalt]

K&N website lists two filters for the EC.

I asked why and here is their reply.

I wasn't aware that the EC was made in China?

Thank you for contacting K&N Engineering. The one that reads China is for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross manufactured in China, it appears it has a different stock intake system than the one that reads for all models.

Regards,

K&N Customer Service & Tech Support
[email protected]
http://www.knfilters.com
Phone: (800) 858-3333

 

[Dariel]

As the EC should breathe a bit better, you may see a slight change in throttle response. I wouldn't expect any large improvements to fuel economy or overall performance however.

 

[oldsalt]

I bought one as I got a good deal, it's a lot thinner than the original paper one.

There is better throttle response and it sounds a bit throaty.

Haven't checked economy yet.

 

[Landshark]

K&N filters don't actually filter very well and let fine particles into your engine.

not worth the extra noise and potential 1 or 2hp increase. over oiling them can foul your MAF sensor, too.

i use a dry drop-in filter on my car - not sure if any are available for the EC, though.

 

[Willisjamaica]

K&N filters don't actually filter very well and let fine particles into your engine.

not worth the extra noise and potential 1 or 2hp increase. over oiling them can foul your MAF sensor, too.

i use a dry drop-in filter on my car - not sure if any are available for the EC, though.

Both MAP n MAF are easy to clean, not an issue for me.
I want every 1hp increase I can get

 

[Duncan75]

Landshark is correct. K&N air filters don't filter very well at all. Here is a video that shows their inadequacy.

I used to run one on a 76 Datsun 280z. It was a cold air intake with a cone filter by K&N. I would have been better off zip tying a sock over the intake tube. A lot of dirt got past it and I was very careful to oil it properly.

 

[Willisjamaica]

That fine particles ...barely hve an effect on engine... using wrong fuel or running bad spark plug can cause same built up...most of what pass through is easy burnt n pass through engine...
We are talking about a performance part here so if noise and fine particles an issue obvious you didn't want to improve vehicle proformance in a sporty manner

 

[Mountainsofbeer]

that's a fair response actually. I see many cars at the track run open turbos! But noone talks about sand slowly dulling and chipping at the edge of the impeller or whatever its called.
I have a fairly used td05 on my shelf and even though the shaft wobbles, the blades or vanes (terminology sorry I'm rusty) look fine.
Maybe its not an issue. I still run filters on my two stroke dirtbike but I like unipods over k&n