Is the K&N FIPK worth it? - Page 3

**Jerry Bransford** · 02-24-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rush1184

What do you all think about running a K&N on the road and putting a paper one in before hitting the trails, or not worth it?

It's not worth it, especially since it doesn't help performance. I ran a K&N before finding out what a crappy air filter they are and it made zero performance difference on the road that I could detect. Don't waste your money. Some vehicles benefit by running an aftermarket air intake because the factory installed a restrictive air intake on purpose. The Mustang 5.0L and Camaro Z-28 are two good examples. The TJ's factory air intake was designed specifically to be very free flowing so contrary to butt-dynos (or the way too common placebo-effect), all these K&Ns and aftermarket air intakes do is make the air flow more efficient at sucking the $$$ out of your wallet.

mgaither0 · 01-04-2011, 05:28 AM

oh ok so u mite want to get rid of that k&n cold ari intake. Well thats cool I'll take it off your hands for free and I'll pay the shipping. If you want to sell it let me know as that is fine also. Let me know here or pm me

Slithering_Joe · 01-04-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mgaither0

oh ok so u mite want to get rid of that k&n cold ari intake. Well thats cool I'll take it off your hands for free and I'll pay the shipping. If you want to sell it let me know as that is fine also. Let me know here or pm me

By looking at the dates of this thread, you might be a lil' late.

...but you could make your own:

doclouie · 01-04-2011, 11:38 AM

I need to run out and buy my Pringles so I can try that mod. Actually even that cheap of a mod it still is not worth the time or money.

mgaither0 · 01-05-2011, 02:15 PM

i figured it was worth a shot if someone wanted to give there k&n up or sell it cheap since they hate it id be glad to take it off there hands. I already have been running the drop in k&n filter for a yea and a half

**Phreaq** · 11-28-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Slithering_Joe

By looking at the dates of this thread, you might be a lil' late.

...but you could make your own:

LOL that's great. I stuck a specter cone filter in the end of the hose, that would have gone to the OE box, for a little while. LMOA, back to stock now, with a K&N

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After reading this thread, I'm buying a MOPAR OE filter.

**sailsurf7713** · 11-28-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 702Jeep

Wish I could but I dont have the money to do so. I'm not enough of a mechanic to trust myself with the transmission of my jeep. would love to go to 4.11 but cant seem to find the cash.

Regearing has nothing to do with your transmission. Its also not hard. Time consuming? Yes. But, not hard.

You could always grab junkyard axles from a 4 cylinder with 4.10s and swap them in. Which is REALLY easy.

**Phreaq** · 11-28-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sailsurf7713

Regearing has nothing to do with your transmission. Its also not hard. Time consuming? Yes. But, not hard.

You could always grab junkyard axles from a 4 cylinder with 4.10s and swap them in. Which is REALLY easy.

If he didn't know where they are, I don't think he is ready just yet lol.
Hell I've done all kinds of stuff, from a LB locker to an 8.8, and still a little scared to to take on a re-gear. Also haven't read up on the ordeal.

Fortunately 4.10 serves me well

Look it up and go for it!

**sailsurf7713** · 11-28-2011, 11:38 AM

I remember when I was afraid to change the spark plugs in my old truck and didn't know anything about working on a vehicle. If I let my fear take over and didn't try it, where would I be now? I'd have a stock jeep because I paid someone to maintain it. With the internet and proper tools, you can fix or modify anything. Just gotta have the guts to try it. Can't wait to get a welder.

Do I know how to weld? No. But, I'm gonna figure it out. Then I'll have the ability to make something that's not like everyone elses.

Too many people on this forum discourage people from trying something like a regear, which is extremely straightforward.

OP, don't go try this, screw it up and blame me

**flying_bosun** · 11-28-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Phreaq

I don't think he is ready just yet lol.

He might have learned in the almost 4 1/2 years since that post.

**sailsurf7713** · 11-28-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by flying_bosun

He might have learned in the almost 4 1/2 years since that post.

Damn posts returning from the dead.