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I was wondering if I use a K&N air filter for my 95 Accord EX coupé, would I have better performance or fuel consumption? Is it really worth?
Subtronics said:I think the main reason for getting a K&N filter would be to protect your engine from nasty stuff going in. They keep more rubbish out, and you don't have to replace them every service.
I do think they are better to a certain extent for airflow, as I fitted one to a previous Lexus that I owned and when it was first installed it nearly stalled on tickover as the ECU needed to learn to cope with the extra air. But don't expect to feel a massive difference unless you haven't changed your air filter for a while!
By panel filter you mean AC filter?exec said:***uming this is a panel filter, you won't gain any BHP or any sort of power from just a filter on that engine and car, nor will you notice much difference on fuel economy.
Also the K&N are less effetcive as a filter than your standard paper one, they let a bit more air inw hich is why you feel improvement in throttle response. The whole reusable thing IMO is a bit of a faff, you need to clean them with their special cleaners or something like petrol, much easier just changing a standard filter every year or sevice schedule.