K&N filter? CAI or regular?

[Chickensandwich]

I’m just curious if a standard K&N filter would be better than the plain paper filter I have. I saw some videos on filters and I know some paper filters might protect better, but the K&N allows more air and still filters pretty well.

Are cold air intake filters useable on the ecoboost? Recommended or not?

 

[peterk9]

Many have said a CAI isn't worth it unless you add a tune as well. Cold Air Intake (CAI) Discussion

Peter

 

[Chickensandwich]

Many have said a CAI isn't worth it unless you add a tune as well. Cold Air Intake (CAI) Discussion

Peter

I was going to do a tune

 

[gapcomputer]

I’m just curious if a standard K&N filter would be better than the plain paper filter I have. I saw some videos on filters and I know some paper filters might protect better, but the K&N allows more air and still filters pretty well.

Are cold air intake filters useable on the ecoboost? Recommended or not?

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Debunking the K&N Myth - Why OEM is Better

Before spending your money on an aftermarket intake, let's debunk the misleading incomplete info about filtering and horsepower in the sales literature.

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[Chickensandwich]

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OEM doesnt breathe as well. Ive seen a lot of information and a lot of test videos on youtube (not kids doing 0-60 tests, but real testing) and I understand pros and cons.

 

[94Eddie]

I’m just curious if a standard K&N filter would be better than the plain paper filter I have. I saw some videos on filters and I know some paper filters might protect better, but the K&N allows more air and still filters pretty well.

Are cold air intake filters useable on the ecoboost? Recommended or not?

Over the years I have become less a fan of oiled, reusable filters on vehicles. The reason is they need regular maintenance that many people will not perform. Then when this maintenance is performed they will over oil the filter which causes issues with the MAF sensor getting coated with excess oil coming from the filter. There isn't much of a performance boost between a good one time use paper filter and an oiled filter. Plus, I think the paper filter provides better and more consistent protection. As others have said, a CAI on its own is worth very little for increasing power. They need a tune and even then the power increase comes more from the tune than the CAI. Do a tune on a stock intake car and you will likely see a sizable gain in power without a CAI.