how much of a power gain and or mpg loss could i expect from this modification.
2004 grand am se1 3400 v6
K&N filter
Nov 19, 2003
7 Replies
2004 grand am se1 3400 v6
If it's just the filter it could be anywhere from 0-5 hp. I don't think that you'd experience any lower MPG.
Well, the most you'd gain would be like 5 hp, but even then, the SE1 is only bringing in warm engine bay air.
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and a few others. >how much of a power gain and or mpg loss could i expect from this >modification.
3 , 5 or 10 hp, how can you measure that? The question should be, will it harm may engine by allowing air particles enter the engine or limiting air flow. I have K/N on my car for 3 years now and did not see any problem with engine.
"and did not see any problem with engine."!!!??? How can you measure that? ;-)
and when its 95 degrees outside, isnt that warm air?
Nope! can measure that either. I have tested the car with G-Tech (accelerometer) from 0 to 60 Mph with and without K/N. There is little or no diff. So K/N cost vs Frame cost? It is user preference. Perhaps reuseable filter should be the selling point.
Mnn
Actually that is exactly why I bought one.
I do not have to dispose of a oily nasty filter into the trash.
I think they should be standard equipment on all vehicles and stop the waste.
I know in the grand scheme of things its not much, and in the end the human race is destined to die in it's own garbage.
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