[W126 Coupe] K&N Air Filters

[Barry Corno]

Vance,

    I have used K&N's the whole life of my second engine. I am sold on
the results.

At 256K and regular oil changes the bottom end of my engine was not
touched on

The rebuild. On the replacement, regular service on that filter needs to
be done also.

I replace mine every 50K.

 

B.C.

 

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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Vance Rowley
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:42 AM
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] K&N Air Filters

 

Hi all,

 

 Just wondered if many on the group have had experience with K&N
filters. I just recently purchased one for my 91 560 SEC Euro. I didn't
get it for all the claims for more horsepower and all that hype, I got
it just because it never needs replacing again. But I could swear that I
don't quite have the ZZZZIP from a kickdown to first that I used to
have. In fact I would say there seems a fraction of a second delay when
flooring the accelerator in comparison to when I had the stock filter. I
haven't scientifically timed the difference, but it seems like the K&N
filters are more restrictive to the airflow than stock. As these K&N
supposed to be less restrictive, I was wondering if you get this at
first because the oil in the filter straight out of the packet and if it
becomes less restrictive to air after it has dried out a bit, after say
X amount of miles have been put on it. Hoping my last sentence is closer
to the truth. Look forward to your comments.

 

Regards,

 

Vance.

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