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CyberDruid · 02-18-2008, 06:53 PM

Well I must be having another midlife crisis because I just installed a K&N Fresh air intake on the Dodge PU.

Had no trouble at all: the photo-filled instruction sheet was a breeze and there was enough and correct hardware to do the job.

Had one mis-step: should have checked the filter interior more closely: a strip of rubber got inhaled into the throttle body...but a few moments and a couple of clamps later I was able to pull it free and motor on.

It definitely increases the power of the engine. I drive a certain section of road pretty hard several times a week for several years so I know what the truck usually will do when floored...

Aside from the unbellievably loud noise from under the hood awt WOT the rearend breaks free a lot quicker and longer thatn before...

It's a good alternative to an annoyingly loud Flowmaster exhaust...as it only gets loud at WOT or under load. Cruising it's about the same sound level.

Pretty neat...I was not really expecting much of a difference.

**lautinjr** · 02-18-2008, 09:06 PM

K&n intakes can surprise you the difference is amazing sometimes.

tankman12 · 02-18-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lautinjr

K&n intakes can surprise you the difference is amazing sometimes.

Yes they can. I install one on every truck I buy and I am always amazed at the difference in power and torque. In my opinion, thats the best $~50 you can spend.

cluffenstein · 02-19-2008, 12:10 AM

I have the K&N filter in my PT, and yeah it makes a nice boost (not as a much as a CAI or short ram, but yeah), I could hear it start sucking air in (more now so because of my Accident...)

Malaziel · 02-19-2008, 03:53 AM

They also improve your gas mileage. Pretty much one of the best mods available for any vehicle.

02-18-2008, 06:53 PM	#1
CyberDruid Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 45 Rep: 12	K & N Fresh Air intake Well I must be having another midlife crisis because I just installed a K&N Fresh air intake on the Dodge PU. Had no trouble at all: the photo-filled instruction sheet was a breeze and there was enough and correct hardware to do the job. Had one mis-step: should have checked the filter interior more closely: a strip of rubber got inhaled into the throttle body...but a few moments and a couple of clamps later I was able to pull it free and motor on. It definitely increases the power of the engine. I drive a certain section of road pretty hard several times a week for several years so I know what the truck usually will do when floored... Aside from the unbellievably loud noise from under the hood awt WOT the rearend breaks free a lot quicker and longer thatn before... It's a good alternative to an annoyingly loud Flowmaster exhaust...as it only gets loud at WOT or under load. Cruising it's about the same sound level. Pretty neat...I was not really expecting much of a difference. __________________ I'm a motorcyle guy...in a car forum...go figger 2006 Buell Ullyses 2000 Buell X1 Millenium Edition #450 of 800 1979 Triumph T140D Bonneville Special Daily Driver: 2005 Dodge Ram Quad Cab SLT rolling on 20's. Momma's Ride: 2007 Dodge Nitro

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Malaziel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgrade, Montana Posts: 481 Rep: 29	They also improve your gas mileage. Pretty much one of the best mods available for any vehicle. __________________ 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 1994 Audi S4 I have no fear of death. It just means dreaming in silence. A dream that last for eternity. -Vincent Volaju

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lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,311 Rep: 193	K&n intakes can surprise you the difference is amazing sometimes.