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Old 02-15-2011, 09:35 PM
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on partstrain they were ~$99. $225 is steep!
Old 02-15-2011, 11:11 PM
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Where did you find them selling for $225, that's crazy! I don't even think AFE sold them that expensive.
Old 02-16-2011, 09:35 PM
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That's for 2 of them,taxes in.
Welcome to the socialist state of Canada.
Old 02-17-2011, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by G hits the spot
I was going to buy them today,but asking price was $225 all in for the pair.I bought 2 oem for $44 all in.
If my math is correct,we're looking at 5 years to break even,not including the cleaning kit and my time and efforts.
But you could've gained an imaginary 0.5 whp for that money!

Unless you're a big modder, I don't see any reason to buy a non-stock or equivalent paper filter. The difference in performance is always negligible and paper filters are almost always better at filtration.
Old 02-17-2011, 12:38 AM
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Well, I got some wix filters from rockauto for 6 and some change each. With shipping it was about $20. I doubt a K&N drop in filter would give any real gains, but if it makes you feel good go for it.
Old 03-19-2011, 12:53 PM
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Going to try the HKS filters...just ordered them for $70 shipped from Custom Cars Central.
Old 04-12-2011, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladimer
Going to try the HKS filters...just ordered them for $70 shipped from Custom Cars Central.
so what's your verdict on HKS?
Old 04-12-2011, 06:08 PM
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any mpg gains from the KNs or HKS ?
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