K&N Air Filter
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K&N Air Filter - 6/29/2008 11:18:07 PM
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Brinksta
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Hey, I am 17 and just got my first car, a 2006 Monte Carlo.
I was wondering how good are the K&N Filters and what makes them stand out.
If you guy''s could give me any more ideas to start add stuff to it I would be thankfull.
Oh and by the way I make $250 every two weeks, so it has to go with that budget.
-Tanner
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 6/30/2008 2:20:41 PM
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04 Intimidator
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Welcome to MCF Tanner.
KN is a great filter and will help improve your gas milage and HP. It allows more air through than a stock filter and uses oils to catch the dirt.
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 6/30/2008 3:02:03 PM
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for the economy minded, the K&N is a reusable air filter as well, wash and re-apply the oil and it''s good as new...
Some will say that using Royal Purple oil will regain HP lost to friction, but it''s been a while since I looked into it. You will probably find yourself looking at exhaust components in the near future too. it''s a vicious cycle 
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 6/30/2008 6:07:37 PM
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what engine is in it... what trim package? LT, LTZ or SS?
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 6/30/2008 9:55:32 PM
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Brinksta
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I will be posting pics tommorow. It is the LT model, has 30,000 miles on it and its silver.
So what do you suggest I start on after the K&N air filter?
< Message edited by Brinksta -- 6/30/2008 9:58:22 PM >
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 7/1/2008 10:08:53 AM
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rchurch
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I agree with the exhaust suggestion. Think of the engine as an air compressor, the more air you can get in and out of it the better it is. So, plan on a new exhaust system next.
But then, you''ll need more fuel to burn along with the increase air flow, so you''ll have to get bigger injectors to flow more fuel, and a bigger cam to open the valves further to let the increased fuel/air mixture into the cylinders.....more spark to ignite the fuel/air mixture so you''ll need better coils and plug wires.......higher compression pistons to really pack the fuel/air mixture so it slams a solid punch when fired.....and of course, you can only get so much air/fuel into a naturally aspired engine, so you''ll need a turbo or s/c to pack it in......then the trans won''t hold up so you''ll need to upgrade it.....then the suspendsion/tires won''t put all that HP to the ground.....the brakes won''t stop it quick enough now that you''re going faster.......IT NEVER ENDS!!! Get out while you can!!! Once you catch car fever, you''re in it forever!!! You''ll spend every dollar you can get your hands on and every waking moment on that car. Family and friends won''t be able to help you. Maybe you can go on Dr. Phil''s show for some help......but that''s no guarrantee. The only thing you can safely do is sell the Monte and buy a Prius. Make it a white one. It''s hard to catch car fever in a Prius. But then again, it''s hard to make friends or get a girlfriend if you drive a Prius. Oh, well, you can''t have it all.
Thaks for letting me rant. Do the exhaust next.
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RE: K&N Air Filter - 7/1/2008 10:09:11 PM
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Brinksta
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What kind of exhaust do you recommend. I do want something that can keep the same gas mileage I already have is possible.
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