At 06:18 PM 8/12/2000 EDT, you wrote:
>I'm happy that you're happy, but I have 2 problems with using K&N;
>
>- I do not understand how it can let so much air through, but still filter
>as well.
Possibly larger surface area than foam, they are a pleated filter as I
remember.
>- If they were as good as advertised, then why aren't they used as OEM on
>every gas/diesel powered vehicle out there. Hell, the leaner condition they
>would naturally allow would make it easier to smog certify said vehicles,
>correct?
>
The manufacturers have the mixture set to what they want it at now-- very
lean. If they were to install higher flowing filters they would adjust the
mixture just like we have to. Any leaner and vehicles would run like crap.
>I'll stick with my paper and oil foam thank you very much. To each there
>own though, if you're happy, then keep using them!
>
>TTYL
>Karl
That said--- I am still running paper in my cars and foam in my bike.
On a related note-- I just cleaned the NOTOIL air filter that was in my
bike for Moab. Washed out an incredible amount of dirt by the way using the
detergent that came with the filter. My problem is that although it says it
removes the NOTOIL rim grease it doesn't seem to remove it on mine. The rim
grease dries or sets up into an almost rubbery seal. Good for sealing not
good for removing. Anyone else have experience?
Alan Henderson A13 Iowa