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Thread: Alternative to K & N air filter ???

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    I am wondering if there is any other aftermarket air Elements Besides K & N ? Is there any Non oiled elements ?
    The other world I play in, they (K & N ) are a Huge NO NO . I would prefer not to use an oiled filter but still get better CFM just cant seem to find anything

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    Why is the k&n a huge no no?

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    Cummins Diesel will turn one inside out
    plus mass flow sensor usually doesn't like the oil no matter how little you oil it

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    Ah, interesting. They do work well in Buell's though.

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    very Good to know I know the CFM intake is Quiet a bit less
    But kinda Surprised about the oil not messing up the sensors
    So I am guessing there is no other Elements other than Harley ??

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    A couple guys are running.... **** I forgot what it was called. It's the main one they sell at Cycle Gear.... Real big in the dirt bike world...




    Anyone?

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    both my cummins have never turned theirs inside out??? 05 and 07 5.9's well over 450hp a piece

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    Lots of guys curse the K&N's. I've never seen dyno proof that they make a difference so save my money and maintenance for something that needs fixing.

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    Your thinking of a foam filter. They have to be oiled also and not shure of the spelling but the brand name is Uni.

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    I have the Buell Pro Series filter, no oil involved. Oh and K&N's or my filter don't increase HP, it's a bunch of crap. Just cheaper in the long run :)



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