Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

WIGGER!


On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:55:45 +1100, "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au>
wrote:

>hi thnx for your reply
>
>how do i get the larger fuel filter, and how much would one cost?
>
>thanks heaps
>
>Sandro
>
>"agent smith" <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote in message
>news:VE4Nb.18168$RV5.6712@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> id have to side with K&N. their air/fuel filters have always worked
>wonders
>> on my CRX and daewoo, not to mention the increased power you usually get
>> from their products. if youre going for performance, make sure you get a
>> larger fuel filter, as youll need to dump more fuel if youre going for
>> performance. just my 0.02$
>>
>> --
>> Be sure to check out my site @
>> Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
>> daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
>> and cats all the time. check it out!!!
>>
>>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

WIGGER!


On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:55:45 +1100, "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au>
wrote:

>hi thnx for your reply
>
>how do i get the larger fuel filter, and how much would one cost?
>
>thanks heaps
>
>Sandro
>
>"agent smith" <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote in message
>news:VE4Nb.18168$RV5.6712@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> id have to side with K&N. their air/fuel filters have always worked
>wonders
>> on my CRX and daewoo, not to mention the increased power you usually get
>> from their products. if youre going for performance, make sure you get a
>> larger fuel filter, as youll need to dump more fuel if youre going for
>> performance. just my 0.02$
>>
>> --
>> Be sure to check out my site @
>> Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
>> daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
>> and cats all the time. check it out!!!
>>
>>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

WIGGER!


On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:55:45 +1100, "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au>
wrote:

>hi thnx for your reply
>
>how do i get the larger fuel filter, and how much would one cost?
>
>thanks heaps
>
>Sandro
>
>"agent smith" <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote in message
>news:VE4Nb.18168$RV5.6712@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> id have to side with K&N. their air/fuel filters have always worked
>wonders
>> on my CRX and daewoo, not to mention the increased power you usually get
>> from their products. if youre going for performance, make sure you get a
>> larger fuel filter, as youll need to dump more fuel if youre going for
>> performance. just my 0.02$
>>
>> --
>> Be sure to check out my site @
>> Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
>> daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
>> and cats all the time. check it out!!!
>>
>>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

That's one of the reasons why I'm so obsessive about the oil & filter
changes.

Rob

"CaptainKrunch" <nothing@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:QsOdnbELNbW4ZJjdRVn-jA@comcast.com...
> The only problem with K and N filters is that they in fact do allow more
> particulates through the filter into your engine than a standard paper
> filter. Hence the more airflow to the engine. For me it isn't worth
> sacrificing the longevity of the motor for a couple extra horsepower.
>
> CaptainKrunch
>
>
> "Robert Upward" <robupward@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:XTiNb.151240$AAe1.83482@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > I swear by K&N air filters. They are in everything I own (98
Corolla,
> > 01 Prelude, 88 Delta 88,) plus every family members car I can get them
in
> > (01 Saturn SL1, 02 Kia Sedona, 97 Tercel.) I find that depending on
> > application, they can improve throttle response (Kia, Olds) , top end
> power
> > (Prelude, Corolla), and fuel economy (Tercel, Saturn), or a combination
> of
> > all three. The K&N oil filters I don't find to be as good of a deal.
You
> > won't see any performance / fuel economy increase with an oil filter. I
> > usually use WIX or UAP (made by WIX) oil filters as I find them to be a
> good
> > quality filter at about half the cost of the dealer, and about one
quarter
> > the cost of a K&N. Personally, I believe in using a higher quality oil.
> I
> > change the oil and filters in the cars every 5000kms/3 months and
because
> of
> > the extreme cold here in Canada (it's -20C or 4F today) I use 100%
> synthetic
> > oil (Mobil 1) in the Prelude, Corolla and Tercel and a synthetic blend
in
> > the rest. As far as prices go, that obviously varies with application
and
> > store but I found most of my filters in the $40.00 - $60.00 range. With
> the
> > Canadian dollar trading almost 1 to 1 with the Australian dollar, I'd
> expect
> > prices to be comparable.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:4004932e$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > hey all, im thinking of getting a K&N Fuel and Oil filter for my 98
> civic
> > > hatch, do u think they are good? how much would they cost approx in
> > > australian dollars, and what do u think?
> > >
> > > thanks heaps
> > >
> > > Sandro
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

That's one of the reasons why I'm so obsessive about the oil & filter
changes.

Rob

"CaptainKrunch" <nothing@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:QsOdnbELNbW4ZJjdRVn-jA@comcast.com...
> The only problem with K and N filters is that they in fact do allow more
> particulates through the filter into your engine than a standard paper
> filter. Hence the more airflow to the engine. For me it isn't worth
> sacrificing the longevity of the motor for a couple extra horsepower.
>
> CaptainKrunch
>
>
> "Robert Upward" <robupward@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:XTiNb.151240$AAe1.83482@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > I swear by K&N air filters. They are in everything I own (98
Corolla,
> > 01 Prelude, 88 Delta 88,) plus every family members car I can get them
in
> > (01 Saturn SL1, 02 Kia Sedona, 97 Tercel.) I find that depending on
> > application, they can improve throttle response (Kia, Olds) , top end
> power
> > (Prelude, Corolla), and fuel economy (Tercel, Saturn), or a combination
> of
> > all three. The K&N oil filters I don't find to be as good of a deal.
You
> > won't see any performance / fuel economy increase with an oil filter. I
> > usually use WIX or UAP (made by WIX) oil filters as I find them to be a
> good
> > quality filter at about half the cost of the dealer, and about one
quarter
> > the cost of a K&N. Personally, I believe in using a higher quality oil.
> I
> > change the oil and filters in the cars every 5000kms/3 months and
because
> of
> > the extreme cold here in Canada (it's -20C or 4F today) I use 100%
> synthetic
> > oil (Mobil 1) in the Prelude, Corolla and Tercel and a synthetic blend
in
> > the rest. As far as prices go, that obviously varies with application
and
> > store but I found most of my filters in the $40.00 - $60.00 range. With
> the
> > Canadian dollar trading almost 1 to 1 with the Australian dollar, I'd
> expect
> > prices to be comparable.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:4004932e$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > hey all, im thinking of getting a K&N Fuel and Oil filter for my 98
> civic
> > > hatch, do u think they are good? how much would they cost approx in
> > > australian dollars, and what do u think?
> > >
> > > thanks heaps
> > >
> > > Sandro
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

That's one of the reasons why I'm so obsessive about the oil & filter
changes.

Rob

"CaptainKrunch" <nothing@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:QsOdnbELNbW4ZJjdRVn-jA@comcast.com...
> The only problem with K and N filters is that they in fact do allow more
> particulates through the filter into your engine than a standard paper
> filter. Hence the more airflow to the engine. For me it isn't worth
> sacrificing the longevity of the motor for a couple extra horsepower.
>
> CaptainKrunch
>
>
> "Robert Upward" <robupward@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:XTiNb.151240$AAe1.83482@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > I swear by K&N air filters. They are in everything I own (98
Corolla,
> > 01 Prelude, 88 Delta 88,) plus every family members car I can get them
in
> > (01 Saturn SL1, 02 Kia Sedona, 97 Tercel.) I find that depending on
> > application, they can improve throttle response (Kia, Olds) , top end
> power
> > (Prelude, Corolla), and fuel economy (Tercel, Saturn), or a combination
> of
> > all three. The K&N oil filters I don't find to be as good of a deal.
You
> > won't see any performance / fuel economy increase with an oil filter. I
> > usually use WIX or UAP (made by WIX) oil filters as I find them to be a
> good
> > quality filter at about half the cost of the dealer, and about one
quarter
> > the cost of a K&N. Personally, I believe in using a higher quality oil.
> I
> > change the oil and filters in the cars every 5000kms/3 months and
because
> of
> > the extreme cold here in Canada (it's -20C or 4F today) I use 100%
> synthetic
> > oil (Mobil 1) in the Prelude, Corolla and Tercel and a synthetic blend
in
> > the rest. As far as prices go, that obviously varies with application
and
> > store but I found most of my filters in the $40.00 - $60.00 range. With
> the
> > Canadian dollar trading almost 1 to 1 with the Australian dollar, I'd
> expect
> > prices to be comparable.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:4004932e$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > hey all, im thinking of getting a K&N Fuel and Oil filter for my 98
> civic
> > > hatch, do u think they are good? how much would they cost approx in
> > > australian dollars, and what do u think?
> > >
> > > thanks heaps
> > >
> > > Sandro
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: K&N Fuel and Oil filter
 

That's one of the reasons why I'm so obsessive about the oil & filter
changes.

Rob

"CaptainKrunch" <nothing@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:QsOdnbELNbW4ZJjdRVn-jA@comcast.com...
> The only problem with K and N filters is that they in fact do allow more
> particulates through the filter into your engine than a standard paper
> filter. Hence the more airflow to the engine. For me it isn't worth
> sacrificing the longevity of the motor for a couple extra horsepower.
>
> CaptainKrunch
>
>
> "Robert Upward" <robupward@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:XTiNb.151240$AAe1.83482@news01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
> > I swear by K&N air filters. They are in everything I own (98
Corolla,
> > 01 Prelude, 88 Delta 88,) plus every family members car I can get them
in
> > (01 Saturn SL1, 02 Kia Sedona, 97 Tercel.) I find that depending on
> > application, they can improve throttle response (Kia, Olds) , top end
> power
> > (Prelude, Corolla), and fuel economy (Tercel, Saturn), or a combination
> of
> > all three. The K&N oil filters I don't find to be as good of a deal.
You
> > won't see any performance / fuel economy increase with an oil filter. I
> > usually use WIX or UAP (made by WIX) oil filters as I find them to be a
> good
> > quality filter at about half the cost of the dealer, and about one
quarter
> > the cost of a K&N. Personally, I believe in using a higher quality oil.
> I
> > change the oil and filters in the cars every 5000kms/3 months and
because
> of
> > the extreme cold here in Canada (it's -20C or 4F today) I use 100%
> synthetic
> > oil (Mobil 1) in the Prelude, Corolla and Tercel and a synthetic blend
in
> > the rest. As far as prices go, that obviously varies with application
and
> > store but I found most of my filters in the $40.00 - $60.00 range. With
> the
> > Canadian dollar trading almost 1 to 1 with the Australian dollar, I'd
> expect
> > prices to be comparable.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > "Sandro" <Sandro@Home.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:4004932e$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > hey all, im thinking of getting a K&N Fuel and Oil filter for my 98
> civic
> > > hatch, do u think they are good? how much would they cost approx in
> > > australian dollars, and what do u think?
> > >
> > > thanks heaps
> > >
> > > Sandro
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>