$39.99 plus tax for the filter andfrom then on, $10 plus tax for the cleaning/oiling kit? Should I get one for my 2001 Cruiser or should I save my money? I was told that if you put more air in, you gotta change computer mixture settings and exhaust to get "more air" out. Of course Auto Zone sez I should get 2-3 more mpg.
K & N Air filter for '01 PT Cruiser?????????????
May 16, 2007
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On this particular day of this month, in the Year Of The Golden Pig, Pete E. Kruzer did state:
I put an offroad version (all that was available) on my 3.5l Intrepid R/T, and changed nothing at all computer-wise; it is, however, mated with a straightened-out exhaust system and a MagnaFlow, which is a straight-through muffler that really cuts down on backpressure.
Works like a dream; metrage (mileage) went up, but moreso, a lot more power. I mean a lot, too.
Go for it! It's dirt cheap, and it works, which these days is miraculous!
BTW, avoid the 'Tornado' thing; they break easily and get sucked into the engine.....
SW
I got one for my stock 05 PT Convertible and it increased the mileage by about 2-4 mpg. It was getting around 18-20 and now never dips below 20 and sometimes gets as high as 24, all on regular gas. It is the 180hp turbo model.
Just be aware that the K&N is not as good at filtering dirt out as a quality paper filter. It's OK to use it, just be aware of the facts and make an informed decision (know what you are giving up).
Read this study, then decide:
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For those who want to read more about the study and K&N's interaction with the guy who did the study:
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Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')
Bill, While I have you on the email, is there anyway to retrofit a FluidDrive transmission to a standard three speed with overdrive? I have a 1940 Chrysler Royal with the three speed and would like to get a FluidDrive. I am disabled now and it is very difficult to keep pushing the clutch down all the time. "What do you mean there's no movie?"
You're asking about an area that I have no knowledge about whatsoever.
Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')
Remember, I don't want to modify the exhaust or anything else. You did. Should I still get one??
On this particular day of this month, in the Year Of The Golden Pig, Pete E. Kruzer did state:
I would; you can always easily pull it if it doesn't do what you want it to.
As for the exhaust mods, all I really did was 'remove the curves,' and I think that affected the HP and torque more than it did mileage.
Anyway, bonne chance! (good luck!)
And let us know what transpires!
SW
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