Air filter question

[White02SS]

This may sound like a dumb question, but oh well... How much difference would a K&N filter or something similar make? I already have a lid but I still use paper filters. Never really thought much about cotton gauze filters unless they are used with an intake kit... Any ideas on what adding just a filter would do? I've been thinkin bout gettin one for a while, just never have.

[ss.slp.ls1]

Differnces are probably negligible, but its reusable so thats a plus. If you really want to have a noticable change, get a K&N FIPK intake, it should be good for about 14 hp.

[CKJ]

A majority of people do the lid+filter combo at the same time. But I would have to say that it will be definatly noticable at upper RPM's.

[White02SS]

Well the car already had the SLP Donaldson lid when I bought it, or I would have done a lid and filter at the same time... I just didnt know what kind of difference it would make by just replacing the filter. I know it will do a little bit to help, but is it worth the price of the filter? I guess if nothing else, like ss.slp.ls1 said, it's reusable, and would probably pay for itself by not having to buy any more filters.

[CKJ]

Ahh yes, the SLP Blackwing lid made by Donaldson. I still replaced it w/ a Whisper lid & K&N filter on my 02 Hawk :lol: But shortly returned it back to stock even down to the paper filter when I realized the potential value of the car. Its a good lid but its not the best. I'd say you will notice a filter. Dollar for dollar and minute for minute its one of the best mods.