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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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does the cold air filter do you feel more power i have a f sport piping already but want to kno if the k and n filter will give me more boost
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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No. It's a waste of money. I actually felt more "power" putting everything back to OEM. I wasted $191.
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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The OEM is the best intake kit for this car, it gives u a nice sound and power. Other kits will take away the sound and power will be about the same, no noticeable difference that u can feel.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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From experience, K&N filters gave me nothing but expensive headaches with my previous cars. Stick to OEM.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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I thought it was a BIG no no to install a K&N filter in a vehicle that has a mass air flow sensor in it.

The measuring device in the sensor is smaller than a human hair and ANY debris ( such as oil from a K&N ) will result in a large bill to replace the sensor !
I realize K&N says they are safe and that's probably true, as long as a person is very careful when cleaning it and oiling it down. But why take the chance for little to no real gain.
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