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If you mean the K&N FIPK and the KKM, then they are basically the same thing except the KKM is cheaper, but its not emissions legal like the K&N. If your state does a visual emissions check, it will fail if you have the KKM since its not CARB certified.
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Guess that's why the KKM is cheaper 
Can you use a K&N filter on a KKM, looks the same. I ask mainly because I think I am going to go with the KKM and I currently just have a K&N drop in and thought I could use my K&N when the KKM is out for cleaning.
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Can you use a K&N filter on a KKM, looks the same. I ask mainly because I think I am going to go with the KKM and I currently just have a K&N drop in and thought I could use my K&N when the KKM is out for cleaning.
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A K&N cone filter will fit on a KKM True-Rev MAS adaptor, provided that its the right size of course.
The KKM is by far the better purchase. Its only about $100 (total with shipping) and has the filter lid so it sucks air in from all sides, allowing the best possible airflow. Whereas K&N FIPKs cost from around $170-250, and you're basically just paying for the popularity of the K&N brand name. KKM filters are the exact same thing as K&N, maybe even better, but because they're not as well known, you can get them for much much cheaper.
A K&N drop in is not interchangable with a KKM True-Rev kit... unless you plan on reinstalling your airbox every time you wash your KKM... but do what you like.
The KKM is by far the better purchase. Its only about $100 (total with shipping) and has the filter lid so it sucks air in from all sides, allowing the best possible airflow. Whereas K&N FIPKs cost from around $170-250, and you're basically just paying for the popularity of the K&N brand name. KKM filters are the exact same thing as K&N, maybe even better, but because they're not as well known, you can get them for much much cheaper.
A K&N drop in is not interchangable with a KKM True-Rev kit... unless you plan on reinstalling your airbox every time you wash your KKM... but do what you like.
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Your K&N drop in will not work on the KKM. It will only work in your stock air-box. To get another filter that will bolt onto a KKM would require buying two. When I clean my K&N, I just clean it out and put it on the driveway for a few minutes to dry out. I can usually find something else to do while I wait for it to dry.
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