K&n fail

[SILVERSTONE]

first mod i did on my GT when i got it back in 07 was of course the K&N intake super pricey.. for 270.. then a month ago i found out the tube was bending in?... wtf.. so i ordered a cheap ebay intake for like 80 bucks but i only used the aluminum tube.... so its an S&B air filter, K&N heat shield, cheap ebay tube.. FTW!! LOL.. sorry for crappy pics and dirty engine.. its my DD

The K&N kit before, (i replaced the air filter for a bigger S&B one)

FAIL!!

WIN!!

 

[SCBQQSTN]

the fail is that new tube you put in is going to attract a lot more heat than the one you removed.

 

[Paulinator]

the fail is that new tube you put in is going to attract a lot more heat than the one you removed.

it also dissipates heat much quicker than an insulator does, which means yes it heat soaks quickly but the IAT drop off quickly once you start moving, ive seen the differences between under hood temps of a stock air box vs open filter aluminum tube the intake temps are the same at idle but the intake temps drop almost immediately once you start to move with the plastic pipes and stock air box it takes a while for the plastic to cool off.

 

[Paulinator]

oh and the heat from your valve cover did that.. KN uses HDPE not ABS plastic which can handle the heat.

 

[SILVERSTONE]

it also dissipates heat much quicker than an insulator does, which means yes it heat soaks quickly but the IAT drop off quickly once you start moving, ive seen the differences between under hood temps of a stock air box vs open filter aluminum tube the intake temps are the same at idle but the intake temps drop almost immediately once you start to move with the plastic pipes and stock air box it takes a while for the plastic to cool off.

thank u sir for that brief explanation and having my back :beer: either way K&N is gay!! .. and i like my new aluminum pipe.. and im satisfied..

 

[Grant Theft Auto]

the fail is that new tube you put in is going to attract a lot more heat than the one you removed.

+1 air intakes temps are gonna be hot as bawls!

 

[Krwy]

Jesus, the air isn't even in the tube long enough for it to matter whether or not the tube is plastic, or a type of metal.

OP, not the first time I've seen that with a K&N. To bad they cost $$$ and turn to shit.

 

[Keith Stone]

I've got the K&N intake and it too is beginning to look like that up around the TB. Complete garbage.

 

[DaBigBone]

Ran the K&N for a long time before I put my blower on and never had issues..

 

[04DeadShort]

Its a good thing you caught that OP. I imagine your car was running a little lean with the tube bent in like that.

 

[wheelsuptopdown]

That is a installer error. You over tightened the clamp. Tech 101 fail.

 

[chrisheltra]

I had a K&N intake on my L years ago when I was running the eaton that did the same thing. I quickly took it off and threw it away and replaced it with a whipple intake.

 

[Black Sex]

I had a C&L tube on my car for a while. But the tube would get so hot, you couldn't even touch it. I ditched it for a JLT

 

[CobraBob]

Well, you're happy with your intake setup and that's all that matters. Did you looking at the JLT intakes or did you want to stay with the K&N box/heat shield?

 

[Root1022]

For sure should of went with a JLT, best intakes around IMO

 

[Black Sex]

For sure should of went with a JLT, best intakes around IMO

Minus how the RAI fits.

 

[SILVERSTONE]

no thats not a tech 101 fail .. come on bro!! lol.. and yeah i totally did check out the jlts.. but my pocket was sorta low for a new intake.. so i got cheapy 1 for now... and yeah i notice my car soo laggish when first taking off.. i cleaned the MAF and replaced the tube.. took a quick test drive and didnt feel it lagging .. so hopefully that helped..

 

[FromGTtoSVT]

That is a installer error. You over tightened the clamp. Tech 101 fail.

+100000000

you clearly installed it wrong and then blame it on the build quality? come on man, K&N has sold MILLIONS of units......

 

[SILVERSTONE]

+100000000

you clearly installed it wrong and then blame it on the build quality? come on man, K&N has sold MILLIONS of units......

lmao.. this guy!!!... my unit was defective!! i want my money back!! :-D