Mach2

Just bought a K&N drop in filter to replace the stock one on my 13 GT. Engine seems to respond a little more crisply, just wondering if the filter is worth an hp.

outceltj

nope it wont gain you anything except now u have a different filter. U need a tuner and then CAI to get anything. I suggest u call brenspeed they are top notch

Goldenpony

NOPE! And, it doesn't filter as well.

mapitts

You need a good quality custom tune and a CAI. As far as K&N filters, go to this. www.bobistheoilguy.com. Lots of good reading.

Mach2

Thanks for the reply, and link too. The K&N filter is coming off and will be returned to Pep Boys and the stock paper filter will go back in.

Nuke

Nothing like leaping before you look.

Mach2

It's bad enough I did just that, but I didn't need to read it too. You know how hard the mod bug bites, I just wanted to start before I looked into the +'s and -'s.

Rock on Nuke.

kevinmalec

Good call. ;-)
CAI/Custom tune combo is the way to go!

Nuke

A common occurence. Fortunately, it wasn't an expensive one.

FinallyHappy

Don't be too hard on yourself! There are a few cold air intakes that do not require any tuning. That being said, steer clear of those set-ups. They offer nominal gains for the money you'll spend. The majority of your gains (typically 20-30hp) with a cold air intake come from the tune itself. Going to American Muscle and buying a CAI and a Bama tune will reap you great gains and you'll be ecstatic with the mod!!