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K&N vs. Airaid

DaBowMan18
i'm looking into an aftermarket air intake for my 95 Chevy 1500 4x4 w/ 5.7 350. I would like to get a name brand one that will give me more HP and gas mileage. which is better, K&N or Airaid? these are the two i have found and like...thanks for any help!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Airaid-Air-Intake-88-95-Chevy-C-K-GMC-Sierra-305-350-V8_W0QQitemZ160124626991QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38634QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-KIT-88-95-CHEVY-GMC-V8-350-57-3026_W0QQitemZ300118833942QQihZ020QQcategoryZ38634QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • SuburbanNoize
    I personally prefer K&N but thats on mustangs. never used air raid.
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  • jimbowby
    [8D]-I've been using K&N on all my 4wd vehicles, saves time and money-

    --I was in Washington (Vancouver) when Mt St Helens blew and I just cleaned and reoiled my filter and drove around up there in all that ASH, great equip----

    -I've got the filter and the K&N GOLD oil filter on my Nissan X-

    --[:D][:D]--JIMBO
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  • Cubslover
    K&N any day of the week.

    They've been around and proven themselves for a long time.
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  • goldeneagle76
    Went with AirForce1 on my '04 F20 and love it. I've had and installed about 6 K&N's and have no complaints.
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  • 41 nut
    I gained around 2 1/2 MPG with the K&N air filter on my 94 Chevvy 4WD with a 350. Gained close to 4 MPG when I put one on my new 03 GMC after running it 8 months with the factory filter.
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  • Colt Super
    I've been using K&N since the early '60s (on motorcycles) and later on cars.

    Always performed fine.

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    Doug
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  • Jacob2008
    K&N Nothing but it.
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  • fivefivesix
    I've heard that Airraid uses K&N's filters then I guess uses their parts for the rest, not sure of any truth to this statement though, this was coming from the guy at the 4 wheel parts by me. ANyone know if there is any validity to this?
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  • Permanently deleted user
    I got K&N on my Bronco and no complaints at all!

    It does add some hourse power and mileage and sounds great makeing that sucking noise when I step on it![:D]
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  • iluvguns
    Ordered a K&N set-up for my Jeep yesterday. Ordered the Fuel Injection Performance Kit for $289 and the filter for another $68. What I read and have seen is that the filter by itself is OK and will add a little, but to really get the full "effect" you need to install the whole kit and kaboodle. Should be here early next week! Can't wait! Looks like, from the on-line installation instructions, that it will be no biggie to install the kit.
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  • Permanently deleted user
    quote:Originally posted by iluvguns
    Ordered a K&N set-up for my Jeep yesterday. Ordered the Fuel Injection Performance Kit for $289 and the filter for another $68. What I read and have seen is that the filter by itself is OK and will add a little, but to really get the full "effect" you need to install the whole kit and kaboodle. Should be here early next week! Can't wait! Looks like, from the on-line installation instructions, that it will be no biggie to install the kit.
    You are right as to the whole intake kit!

    I should have said that is what I have on the Bronco and not just the filter.

    My kit had everything from the intake manifold out to the filter (MAP sensor and all).

    It does sound beefy when I step on the gas!

    I also have a mallory high output ignition and complete flowmaster exaust to top it off.
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  • SuburbanNoize
    i had the flowmaster V-force with the dual crome monza tips on my pontiac, loved the way it sounded!
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  • rogue_rob
    I have a volant on my 00 silverado.
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  • 11BravoCrunchie
    I've got a K&N on my Merc. Made a noticable power increase instantly.
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  • idsman75
    I have two questions about these aftermarket filters.

    1. Does increased airflow equal decreased filtration?

    2. Optimal combustion occurs at a specifica fuel-to-oxygen ratio. Why would higher air flow improve power if that ratio has to be maintained?
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  • iluvguns
    ids...this might answer some of your questions:

    http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm
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  • Cubslover
    While just a K&N filter will help, adding a highflow exhaust will make the increases more noticeable.
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  • DaBowMan18
    my truck has custom exhaust...it's 3 inch from cat back to a glasspack with 2 inch daul exits...i think i will get the k&n
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  • sabb0007
    My cousin swears my Green air filters.
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