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$231.00
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Description:
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Our 57 Series Gen II Air Intake Kits (FIPK's) are built for many different vehicles and represent a dramatic improvement over a K&N O/E replacement filter alone; they use only non-metallic rotationally molded tubes that can reduce air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. Restriction can exist BETWEEN an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of a K&N Air Filter. The weakest link in the airflow “chain” robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the Engine. K&N Air Intake Kits virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine. The aerodynamically engineered tube drives a massive amount of air into an engine, which translates into POWER.
K&N 57 Series kits are truly state-of-the-art. We start with the largest conical shaped high-flow air filter we can fit into the engine compartment while using factory holes and mounting points. This extra filter size provides even more airflow at lower restriction than a standard K&N O/E replacement filter that is limited to the size of the factory air box. The oversized air filter also captures and holds more dirt increasing the service life before a cleaning is required (up to 100,000 miles). When possible, the filter is isolated from high engine temperature by a heat shield designed to lower the temperature of the air entering the engine, which increases horsepower. Next we attach the filter to a rotationally molded tube made from interlaced High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). This process allows us to precisely shape the tube to reduce turbulence and accelerate airflow into the engine. This is why some of our tubes have unique shapes that are specifically engineered for each application. Finally the tube is connected to the engine with adapters made from high strength materials such as silicon and reinforced nylon and ensures long life. Put all this together and you have the best high-flow intake system available today.
www.knfilters.com
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K&N Air Intake FIPK
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dreamr
Hiding..... somewhere
Registered: October 2003
Posts: 3694
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Review Date: Fri January 27, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $250.00
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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open element filter and fair looks
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Cons:
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COST
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First off I really recommend just a KKM unless you want the added aesthetic grace of the new inlet tube.
To review this product though, I must say I like the intake and have had no concerns whatsoever in the last 2 years.
Install was simple and straight forward taking maybe 15-20 minutes of my time. The product meets K&N's typical superior quality.
Further Pro's
-Allows for deeper water crossing 
-Enhanced throttle response (just a bit, but I doubt it gained
me many ponies if at all)
-Sound!! I love that snarl under there when I have to get on
it to merge on the freeway.
Further Con's
- Getting the silicone connector over a BBK TB is a bit hard
the first couple times
-Always remember to clean your Mass Air sensor a week or
two after servicing the filter
- Structurally this system creates a pre-disposition for a
leak at the MAS. I have had no problems but I can
see it easily sucking a good amount of unfiltered air if not
installed properly with gaskets.
All in all I like it, but it cost too much for a few pieces of plastic and a filter!!
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Brenda ( Mustang Registry )
The Skunk ( Traxxas Registry )
Petite Pied ( Explorer Registry )
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Explorer#2
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: March 2005
Posts: 1610
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Review Date: Fri January 27, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $230.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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power, sound, looks
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Cons:
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price
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I love this thing, i have a 98 SOHC, it really made a difference on my truck. K&N says that i should have gained a little over 8 ponies, dont know if it is true. between 2500-3000 rpms the intake makes a great sound it is almost like a pipe organ. I just love the look, and since i have some underhood dressup it matches nicely
Now not everything is all good, the old saying is "speed cost money, how fast do you wanna go", and the intake cost about $230.
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Elite Registry
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inh
Cooler than Ben!
Registered: June 2005
Posts: 1177
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Review Date: Sun March 19, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $224.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Better performace and fuel economy, AWESOME snarl at WOT.
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Cons:
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price
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This is one killer intake. Along with this and a flowmaster exhaust, got about a 3 mpg improvement, and thats after lifting my truck 2 more inches and putting 33x12.5 tires on. The snarl at wide open throttle completely drowns out my exhaust and stereo and i love it! Only con is th price, but hey, this one is smog legal in 50 states! Take that KKM
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'96 4x4 4.0 OHV Auto Eddie Bauer -1354 Manual -TT and Shackles -2" BL -33x12.5 BFG A/T tires on 15x8s (RIP) 
'95 2wd 4.0 OHV Auto XLT -Stock Daily Driver
'00 4x4 4.0 OHV Auto XLS See specs on left
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Mjaga251
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: February 2007
Posts: 42
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Review Date: Sun May 13, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Look, Sound
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Cons:
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Cost
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This intake is amazing. Besides the cost, the installation was really easy, everything fit perfectly, and the sound is a complete difference. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a boost in their Explorer's performance. Just got it installed today, so not sure about the gas mileage yet, but I've heard it saves a lot of gas!
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1999 XLT 4.0 SOHC.
K&N Generation 2 Cold Air Intake
Flowmaster 50 Series SUV Muffler
1999 Ford Mustang GT.
ACT Stage 2 Clutch
BBK Cold Air Intake
BBK Strut Tower Brace
Straight Pipes
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Mjaga251
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: February 2007
Posts: 42
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Review Date: Sun May 13, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 0
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Forgot to put in there that I paid $214.89 shipped. Props to truckperformance.com Had it in 5 days!
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1999 XLT 4.0 SOHC.
K&N Generation 2 Cold Air Intake
Flowmaster 50 Series SUV Muffler
1999 Ford Mustang GT.
ACT Stage 2 Clutch
BBK Cold Air Intake
BBK Strut Tower Brace
Straight Pipes
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parad1mg
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 851
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Review Date: Fri October 5, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Looks, sound, performance
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Cons:
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Pricey
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Awesome product from K&N. I have the kit for my 5.0 and i love it. Screams at WOT. It is pretty expensive but i scored a new and still factory sealed one for $40 shipped from ebay. Sometimes you just get lucky....
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scanner, hitch cargo carrier, ballast+bulb, etc for sale: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...10#post2223710
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jtmx101
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: March 2008
Posts: 101
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Review Date: Tue June 3, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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Better Acceleration, better mpg, better towing
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Cons:
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Price
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All and all, this is a good product, the only problm that i can conceave, is it getting submerged and sucking in some water I think if you are tight on money, you should go with the kkm
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lookin for a new ex
01 Ranger, 5.0 coming soon
Totaled!! 2000 OHV 4X4 Brown wire mod, K&N intake, BBK Throttle body, modified Y pipe, rear cats removed, Single glasspack muffler, TT/AAL/Shackels, 285/70/17 BF Goodrich All Terrains, 17" Crager Soft 8 Rims JL Audio 13.5 subs, kicker 1000w amp
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jhard
Road Warrior
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 98
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Review Date: Thu May 21, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Performance and fuel economy.
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Cons:
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High Cost
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So I just received my K&N FIPK for an '04 4.6L V8, and I have to say I am very impressed with it as opposed to the KKM True-Rev I had bought intially.
Combined with a Flowmaster exhaust, my Ex just bolts off the hop with the K&N FIPK and the mean scream of the engine at WOT is just music to my ears.
The only down side to it as everyone seems to mention is the price, but with gas about to start rising for the summer I look at it as an invest that will save me a bit of money in the long run!
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My Ride
Need access to Ford mechanic Service Information? I can supply PDF's for anything in the manual for 02-05 Explorers on request.
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2007joker
Wannabe Elite Explorer
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 6
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Review Date: Sat August 8, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $220.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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sound, power, looks
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Cons:
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price
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I installed this about a year to a year and a half ago and i havent had any problems woke up my truck with headers and complete cat-back exhaust system by flowmaster. On wide open throttle it kinda sounds like a mini turbo i love the sound and the power gains. Gas mileage went up as well. Went from 23 on highway to 27 in the city from 16 to 19. But it depends on your driving style too. Overall I would recomend this product to anyone looking for some quick horses
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