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Nov 10, 2008 | 03:29 AM

JK-Q8

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K&N drop in

HI,, will the k&N drop in filter give a little something to the engine? am planning on a river raider snorkel and a drop in filter so i wanted to see if it will make the engine sound better and be more powerful?

Nov 10, 2008 | 03:38 AM

bodybrdng

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I know Kenny with River Raider has a K&N filter in his JK with his river raider snorkel. He would be your best bet.

Nov 10, 2008 | 04:10 AM

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If by "give a little something to the engine" you mean power, the answer is know. Chances are you won't notice it at all, you might see an increase in gas mileage though.

Nov 10, 2008 | 04:17 AM

JK-Q8

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Originally Posted by riverzendz

If by "give a little something to the engine" you mean power, the answer is know. Chances are you won't notice it at all, you might see an increase in gas mileage though.

So other than millege is their any other benefit? sound maybe? longer engine life? less stress on engine?

Nov 10, 2008 | 04:19 AM

JK-Q8

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Originally Posted by bodybrdng

I know Kenny with River Raider has a K&N filter in his JK with his river raider snorkel. He would be your best bet.

I noticed you have a river raider snorkel? how is it? any tips? i wanted the volant but the volant cover the mirror brackets and i really like the riverraider.

Nov 10, 2008 | 05:56 AM

jshell73

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I noticed a minimal gain in MPG with the drop in filter. If you're going with a high flow intake and exhaust in the long run, don't waste your time/money on the drop in. Just upgrade to what you want.

Nov 10, 2008 | 06:05 AM

scouter4life

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Can't say I've noticed anything outside of a possible mpg gain, but it's probably minimal. Down the road I'll have a snorkel as well and so opted against the CAI.

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Nov 10, 2008 | 06:19 AM

jsmoriss

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Originally Posted by JK-Q8

I changed my OEM filter for a K&N, and yes, you might notice a difference. Certainly the intake whistle is more noticeable with the K&N. :-)

js.

Nov 10, 2008 | 08:56 AM

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I changed my OEM filter for a K&N, and yes, you might notice a difference. Certainly the intake whistle is more noticeable with the K&N. :-)

js.

As is the more dirt you will find in your TB.

Nov 10, 2008 | 09:06 AM

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jsmoriss

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Originally Posted by Lorrel

As is the more dirt you will find in your TB.

The OEMs certainly last longer, but for the first few months, I expect the K&N and OEM will be close. The OEM just lasts a lot longer. This is why I bought TWO K&N filters. I swap 'em and clean 'em every few months.

js.

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