Is the K&N FIPK worth it?

702Jeep · 06-22-2007, 11:13 PM

Wondering if anyone who has put the k&n fuel injection performance kit on their tj can tell me how well it actually works and if i should grab one. im a poor college student so i need to invest my money very wisely. thanks guys.

SJP · 06-22-2007, 11:27 PM

No, it isn't worth it.

The K&N filters don't filter as much dust as do a paper filter. This is especially important in a dry dusty area. Also, as I understand things, the stock filter flows more air than the engine can use, anyhow, so you won't gain any performance or fuel mileage benefit.

I had a K&N filter on an old CJ. Having to oil it was really was a nuisance. I'd rather buy a new filter and be done with it.

2003Rubi · 06-22-2007, 11:59 PM

It is a waste of money. Spend your parents hard earned money on other stuff, like beer and women.

702Jeep · 06-23-2007, 12:27 AM

what about throttle body spacers?

airframer · 06-23-2007, 02:00 AM

paperweights. think suspension

hikerpaddler · 06-23-2007, 07:12 AM

If you can buy one and resell it for a profit, go for it. It's not going to do anything for your vehicle except make it slightly noisier.

Slithering_Joe · 06-23-2007, 08:11 AM

Save your money.

aszalan · 06-23-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 702Jeep

what about throttle body spacers?

also not worth it

**mud n rox** · 06-23-2007, 09:42 AM

The only reason that I have a FIPK is that my wife bought it for me for a b-day present. Its not something that I would have gotten on my own.

But I do think it looks better than stock.

97_tj · 06-23-2007, 09:49 AM

i had one on my rig when i got it and 2 days later it had the factory air box back on it the k&n went to the trash

Slithering_Joe · 06-23-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 97_tj

i had one on my rig when i got it and 2 days later it had the factory air box back on it the k&n went to the trash

Threw money in the trash? I would have sold it.

tjwoo · 06-23-2007, 11:37 AM

Yeah, save your money. If you combine CAIs, chip, and other performance parts together, you're bound to get some gains but definetely not worth the money. You're in LV where Im guessing it's pretty dusty. K&NFIPK has a crappier filteration rate than the stock ones, so unless you're okay with more dust getting into your motor, I wouldn't do it.

What people do for performance gains is regear.

**Jerry Bransford** · 06-23-2007, 11:47 AM

Not only is the K&N FIPK (or TB spacer) not worth it, realize too that a K&N filter is probably the worst at filtration you could possibly choose. Tests show just how bad at filtration it is. In one ISO test, a K&N air filter passed 18X the amount of dirt an AC-Delco paper air filter did.

jeep rio · 06-23-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tjwoo

Yeah, save your money. If you combine CAIs, chip, and other performance parts together, you're bound to get some gains but definetely not worth the money.

Agree 100% get a better gear raito in the axles, you will notice much more than installing bolt on stuff.

97_tj · 06-23-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Slithering_Joe

Threw money in the trash? I would have sold it.

true i could have but i did not want to do a fellow jeep person that way

06-22-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
2003Rubi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It is a waste of money. Spend your parents hard earned money on other stuff, like beer and women.

06-23-2007, 11:37 AM	#12
tjwoo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 456 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yeah, save your money. If you combine CAIs, chip, and other performance parts together, you're bound to get some gains but definetely not worth the money. You're in LV where Im guessing it's pretty dusty. K&NFIPK has a crappier filteration rate than the stock ones, so unless you're okay with more dust getting into your motor, I wouldn't do it. What people do for performance gains is regear.