C & L Elbow vs K&N FIPK Intakes
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The C&L guys tend to build their own system. The FIPK is nice because you get everything you need in one box. I had the K&N and really liked it.
I doubt there is much difference between the two power wise. I went away from the K&N elbow for the C&L because the K&N buckled when you tightened the hose clamp on the TB side causing unmetered air to flow in. K&N = Plastic C&L = Metal.
My truck had a K&N elbow on it when I bought it but it had the problem that Chris described. It creased on the bottom so I upgraded to the C&L as soon as I got my next paycheck.
I have the K&N. Everything else is bone stock.. my truck runs at 9 #'s boost. I though lightnings were only rated at 8. Not sure if the K&N is giving me that extra pound. Would be nice to know though 
I have the K&N. Everything else is bone stock.. my truck runs at 9 #'s boost. I though lightnings were only rated at 8. Not sure if the K&N is giving me that extra pound. Would be nice to know though
Some run a bit more but the stock gauge isnt the most accurate (if thats what your reading from). The cooler weather is probably contributing to it as well.
I think you guys must have overtightened the clamps, I never had that problem.
Nope sure didnt I had it on for a few years and over time it just collapsed. I assume its just a problem for some and not for others.:shrug:
IMHO when it comes to clamping surfaces metal>plastic.
Yeah it's the stocker im reading from. That makes sense.
i had the cl and switched to a kn elbow...the cl is metal which gets real heatsoaked sitting on top of the engine. the kn is a very complete kit for the money.
i still want to get a different filter, possibly the jlp box but this is what has been holding me over till i find somthing i like....i just wish it matched a little better.
i still want to get a different filter, possibly the jlp box but this is what has been holding me over till i find somthing i like....i just wish it matched a little better.
i was thinking the same thing, is the FIPK plastic just too thin, resulting in the bending problems? or is the hose clamp too agressive
Everything else up there is metal so why does it matter?
that is a good piont but i know that the cooler the air the better and when i used to touch the cl it would be hot to the touch and the kn is not.
maybe its just me but the if i can make the air going in just a lil cooler by changing the elbow i will...:beer:
yea it will work...mine is already mixed and matched.
why do you say that? what turned you off from the C&L?
x2. I'm not saying he's wrong, I would just like to know what he finds wrong with it.
I don't own a L, but I run a FIPK on my Cobra,(which uses the factory plastic inlet tube) and ran a C&L on my old 99 GT and I think both companies make very quality produces that work well and you would probably do fine with either.
I say C&L inlet pipe + K&N FIPK FTW!
I'm running a C&L and think it's a well built piece.......I'm curious to know what you don't like about the C&L as well.....
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