K & N Air Filters

I have K & N in the Explorer, biggest advantage, re-usable which saves dollars also supposed to improve power & fuel economy, not proved yet in the Explorer but it has made it more responcive although i had no choice as ini-filter, Fina-filter and others don't make a re-usable filter for the Explorer. There are some issues reguarding effecting the MAS (Mas airflow sencor) in certain vehicles.

Baz.

I have a K&N air filter in my 2.6 litre petrol Rodeo. It cost me $100 and will last the life of the car. Also bought a cleaning and re-oiling pack for $25.

The original Ryco paper filter was $60 from memory. The cheaper ones were much less but the fuel usage increased with the one I bought.

The K&N filter makes my ute feel more responsive. A small percentage increase pehaps but noticable all the same.

Either way it has paid for itself more than once.

I use a K & N to feed a 6.2 diesel, works well in town, but on dirt it clogs up pretty quick. It is a hassle to clean & recharge 'on the road'. I saw a fellow using a water-cleanable Toyota filter( 100 series?), yet to find out if it would fit a 60 series airbox.

He washed it at the end of the day and airdried it for the next day.

They provide no more power, and IMHO the ONLY advantage is they are reuseable.

I've gone back to paper filters for mine.

I have a K&N filter fitted to my 4.2EFI GQ, and cant be happier with it!! It definately allows the engine to breathe easier and rev faster. Also I dont get the "lack of air" alarm come on,like I did with paper filters!!
Cleaning is easy, and when I travel in the bush,I always take a spare air cleaners as a backup (which is a Uni-filter and a paper filter - gotta have all bases covered)....
I ahve never yet had an issue with their the Uni-filter or the K&N filter clogging and becoming an issue.

regards
Bryan

See my response to post 16953

In my 2.6 rodeo, big difference. More power, better response.

In my 5lt Commodore, bigger difference

In my FJ1200 motorbike, small difference.

But on thing is consistent, reusable, cheaper in the long run.

Ive had K&N's in all my vehicles. Patrol GQ 4.2 litre diesel, Vr Commodore, Crusier VX 4.2l TD and a 92 Fairlane. Don't think i need to tell u what i think of em lol. The biggest question is why do u want 1? If its for better fuel economy and more power then yes it will make a slight difference.
BUT i reckon your CRAZY if u dont do it proply. Its a 4.2 litre diesel. NO turbo stock standard i take it? If it is GET REAL. They need to breath proply before u bother with a better filter. These are the things u will need to get the thing going better.
1. a snorkel
2. a K&N Filter
3. at least 1 if not 2 Hiclones.
I have had this setup in the 4wd's ive had and have m8s that have copied my setup as well. We live in Cairns (serious 4wd capital) and we do tend to use them a bit lol.
The thing needs to breath. u need to get it down the throat then through all that lovely fresh air into the b..tard as fast and effeciently as possible.
With a standard truck as u have got it will most likely set u back around $600-$800 however that Cruiser wont be the same again and u will be shaking your head as to why other blokes havent done the same.
One word of advise though. DONT use the K&N off road. I always take a standard (clean) air filter with me to use just in case. Depends on how long u want to keep the truck as well. Its just me being a little anal retentive.

Good luk m8 :)