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MooJohn
join:2005-12-18
Milledgeville, GA

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Re: K&N Air Filter

I hope no one buys a K&N or other performance filter to save money. The reusable aspect is nice but it really shouldn't be a selling point because of how long it takes to break even.

I also question the relevancy of the amount of particulates passed because we have no idea if that has a direct correlation with engine damage. For all we know this matter passes harmlessly through the engine. I'd worry about the size of these particles moreso than the quantity. I haven't seen anyone report the threshold at which a particle becomes hazardous to the engine in terms of wear.

Whatever the case, I believe that you will need to rebuild an engine for a host of other reasons long before your choice of air filter makes a difference in its service life.

Cho Baka
MVM
join:2000-11-23
there

Cho Baka

MVM

Particles passed by the air filter = cylinder bore wear.

Particles, regardless of size, can be abrasive.
Is it any co-incidence that the OE filter is best at filtering?