[2014corvette]

I'm new to this forum and completely satisfied with my Victory Red Cruze LTZ with RS Equipment.
Have question for Cruze experts.
If I add K&N air filter to my Cruze LTZ will I realize noticable performance?

Tom:tempted:

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

Do resonator delete keep your factory filter. Been proven to have no add performance. I will be changing mine back to stock as soon has I can find the air box assembly.

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[XtremeRevolution]

No consequential performance increase over simply bypassing the resonator. Just sound and cosmetics.

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[jblackburn]

If I add K&N air filter to my Cruze LTZ will I realize noticable performance?

Tom:tempted:

Nope. I have used 2 K&N panels in cars before. No difference whatsoever, waste of $ IMO.

You may get a little more sound - there's a foam insert in the factory airbox to reduce intake noise a little bit.

 

[2014corvette]

Thanks for the information.

 

[iKermit]

Been proven to have no add performance.

This.

My Mustang's MAF Sensor went to crap because of a K&N Filter's oil. I rather use stock or another brand than mess up my engine. They are also known for filtering less than an OEM filter, which is dumb, because well you can't afford to have any dirt in there.

My two cents. Google is your friend it's all there. Wait for a gearhead to chime in, you will get the same answer, but more technical.

 

[NickD]

Sure if you have 257 bucks to blow.

69-4521TS - K&N 69 Series Typhoon Kits, Performance Intake Kit direct from K&N

Being more honest now:

"Horsepower gains based on similar vehicle dynamometer test. Results will vary. "

Ha, gaining performance by either changing the air filter or the muffler. Can't do anything with the cat, that is illegal nor not much of anything else.

 

[obermd]

No consequential performance increase over simply bypassing the resonator. Just sound and cosmetics.

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And potential problems down the road. The K&N filters don't trap as much or as small sized particles as the OEM paper filters.

 

[brian v]

Ok this must be the reason I did not jump on that band wagon to rush out and change up my Intake 2 years ago when every one was crying that there aren't enough Mods to do to the Cruzen .. Good Thing those comparisons were published .. To all of the Goof Balls whom are thinking twice about this cosmetic Mod Good Luck ..

I guess that spooling sound is not all that important to hear . Looks Good though ...

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

And potential problems down the road. The K&N filters don't trap as much or as small sized particles as the OEM paper filters.

Yes but that's why you oil it but I am getting off the K&N band Wagon myself.

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[MilTownSHO]

Waste of money

 

[NickD]

This statement caught my eye:

"TUV Approved (Europe): No"

This is because Europe has stricter emission requirements than the US. Questioned why we not importing these high fuel mileage cars from Europe, GM and Ford makes them. Was told they don't meet our EPA standards by the EPA. Is this because their standards are stricter than ours?

Still waiting for the answer.

But being a cynical paranoid conspiracy theorist like I have become. Suspect the oil companies had a say in this. They like getting four bucks a gallon for gas.

Being a bit optimistic, least we were fortunate to get a Cruze. But now, sure not very happy with this winter gas. This all deals with a slightly extended warmup time. Why not two tanks, one for warm up, the other for warmed.

 

[NYCruizer]

Cold Air Intakes Mythbusted - YouTube

or

POD Filters Mythbusted - YouTube

 

[Jim Frye]

I've used K&N drop ins since 1992 with no problems to any of the engines. yes, there may be limited or no hp or mpg gains, but that's not the real reason I install them. I keep my cars for ten years or longer. Way longer than the break even point of throwaway air filters. Also, tip in and throttle response is noticably improved with this car I just installed it in.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

I've used K&N drop ins since 1992 with no problems to any of the engines. yes, there may be limited or no hp or mpg gains, but that's not the real reason I install them. I keep my cars for ten years or longer. Way longer than the break even point of throwaway air filters.

Chrysler is now denying warranty claims when they discover turbo damage and dirty or "dusted" intakes in Cummins diesels. It just so happens that in 95%+ of those cases, a K&N filter is used.

Not on my turbo engine.

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[Patman]

This.

My Mustang's MAF Sensor went to crap because of a K&N Filter's oil. I rather use stock or another brand than mess up my engine. They are also known for filtering less than an OEM filter, which is dumb, because well you can't afford to have any dirt in there.

My two cents. Google is your friend it's all there. Wait for a gearhead to chime in, you will get the same answer, but more technical.

I had the K&N panel filter but ended up selling waiting for what Danny was talking about. The car saying where is this oily air coming from and killing my MAF sensor. MPG didn't really change that much. There was minimal throttle response difference. I think XR is right to just do the reso bypass if you are looking for sound. I don't know the technical reasoning but I noticed my car runs better stock air filter. There are many threads on the internet, not just this forum that say the same thing.
waste of money.

 

[Robby]

If you use any low restriction filter, oiled or not, you will see dust accumulating inside the intake hoses.
If you can hear intake roar through a filter it is not filtering as well as the filter it has been exchanged for....I didn't make that up...the dusting tells the tale.
A low restriction filter MAY improve performance at the very top of the rpm range.....a rpm seldom seen on a street engine.
Otherwise, I consider it a detriment to long engine life......screw the maf sensor, I'm talking ring and cylinder wear here.

Based on real life observations of a 63 year old mechanic......me,
Rob

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

Ok I understand that they don't produce more power but if you oil correctly then there is a slim chance that you will destroy your motor I do not state that it won't happen but K&N wouldn't guarantee there products like they do.

http://www.knfilters.com/mobile/warranty.htm

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[NYCruizer]

Ok I understand that they don't produce more power but if you oil correctly then there is a slim chance that you will destroy your motor I do not state that it won't happen but K&N wouldn't guarantee there products like they do.

http://www.knfilters.com/mobile/warranty.htm

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The problem with all warranties like that is you have to prove their product caused the damage - read the "fine print"
1. The consumer must provide a written statement or repair order from the dealership or service provider in which the dealership or service provider blames the problem or warranty denial on a K&N product;
2. The service provider or consumer must provide K&N with all allegedly damaged parts. Many states have laws that require a service provider to retain all parts replaced during a vehicle repair, unless given consent to dispose of the parts by the consumer. K&N will pay the shipping cost to recover these parts; and
3. [/COLOR]The consumer must provide proof of purchase of the K&N product along with cooperation in helping us investigate the claim.

I highly doubt you'd ever be able to pull any of that off. How many used ones are for sale where the seller doesn't have the box, and how many of you have receipts that don't turn to plain paper within a few weeks. With those restrictions on the warranty, they'd never have to pony up - and that being the case they could advertise that they've never had a substantiated claim.

Even you state "if you oil correctly..." - even if you do oil correctly, do you think they won't claim you didn't or make you prove you did? Where are your receipts for the oil, prove you cleaned it. Prove you didn't run without a filter for a spell. How far would you be willing to go to try to get them to pony up? The warranty isn't worth anything more than trying to make more sales.


Not trying to start or perpetuate an argument, just expressing my point of view.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

Regardless of the procedure necessary, it isn't worth the headache for a 1-2hp increase. It just isn't. There is no point to it when actual warranties have been denied in other engines due to the use of these filters.

I'll stick with my tried and proven dry filters. As far as intakes go, the Injen intake is the only valid option since it uses a very good Amsoil EA filter. Last I checked, the ZZP intake uses a K&N filter.

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