K&N Typhoon or just stick with K&N drop-in filter? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

thrawnis · 07-06-2008, 11:56 AM

I tried searching the forum for info on this, but I couldn't find anything answering my question. For performance, is the horsepower/torque improvement with the K&N Typhoon air intake worth it over the stock air-box with K&N drop-in filter that I already have? $250 or so is a lot of money (at least for me) that I would rather put into a different mod if the improvements are minimal.

FYI, I am happy the exhaust note that the car currently has so any change there is not that important to me.

Thanks!

pepperdanky · 07-06-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

I tried searching the forum for info on this, but I couldn't find anything answering my question. For performance, is the horsepower/torque improvement with the K&N Typhoon air intake worth it over the stock air-box with K&N drop-in filter that I already have? $250 or so is a lot of money (at least for me) that I would rather put into a different mod if the improvements are minimal.

FYI, I am happy the exhaust note that the car currently has so any change there is not that important to me.

Thanks!

Little to no gain, just more noise.

CamrySExxx · 07-06-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

$250 or so is a lot of money (at least for me) that I would rather put into a different mod if the improvements are minimal.

Dont bother, put the money into something else

onefiend · 07-06-2008, 01:55 PM

$250 for 1hp isn't worth it.

Stick to the drop-in filters.

TRD VVTi · 07-06-2008, 02:17 PM

I agree with all of the posts above me. Get the drop in filter and call it a day.

workerant · 07-06-2008, 03:15 PM

The K&N re-usable filter is around $45 right?

njerald · 07-06-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

The K&N re-usable filter is around $45 right?

Yes, if you want to pay that much.

***bandit*** · 07-06-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

The K&N re-usable filter is around $45 right?

I went to PepBoys yesterday and is costs $50.99. They had a $10 off coupon. I thought I was going to pay $40.99+tax but I ended up paying $30.99+tax. For whatever reason, the register took off another $10 even though it wasnt advertised or mentioned.

Second lowest I found it for was for about $40 plus shipping which came out to about $45-50.

workerant · 07-06-2008, 03:58 PM

The regular filter is $15... so if I reuse this 3 times than it breaks even with the other 1. Maybe 4 times since U have to buy the cleaning kit too.

***bandit*** · 07-06-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

The regular filter is $15... so if I reuse this 3 times than it breaks even with the other 1. Maybe 4 times since U have to buy the cleaning kit too.

I wouldnt reuse the OEM filters. When I get my car this week, first thing I'm going to do is put the K&N drop-in. I'll place the OEM filter into a bag/box and store it. I'll use this as a temp when I'm cleaning the K&N. The cleaning kit is only like $10 but since I have K&N in my Taurus, Jetta, Odyssey and my gfs Accord, no need to buy another kit since I already have 2 (one in each house).

workerant · 07-06-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dcemureviews

I wouldnt reuse the OEM filters. When I get my car this week, first thing I'm going to do is put the K&N drop-in. I'll place the OEM filter into a bag/box and store it. I'll use this as a temp when I'm cleaning the K&N. The cleaning kit is only like $10 but since I have K&N in my Taurus, Jetta, Odyssey and my gfs Accord, no need to buy another kit since I already have 2 (one in each house).

I don't have any and this is my first time changing this filter. It's still OEM filter after 45K miles.

Y do U need a temp? How long does it take to wash the K&N and apply the oil stuff?

thrawnis · 07-06-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I will stick with my K&N drop-in. Now I have to decide if I want LED taillights, carbon-fiber interior overlays, or lowering springs...

buno · 07-06-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

Thanks everyone for your input. I will stick with my K&N drop-in. Now I have to decide if I want LED taillights, carbon-fiber interior overlays, or lowering springs...

dont do cf overlays. that's just disgusting

***fdexclpl*** · 07-06-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

I tried searching the forum for info on this, but I couldn't find anything answering my question. For performance, is the horsepower/torque improvement with the K&N Typhoon air intake worth it over the stock air-box with K&N drop-in filter that I already have? $250 or so is a lot of money (at least for me) that I would rather put into a different mod if the improvements are minimal.

FYI, I am happy the exhaust note that the car currently has so any change there is not that important to me.

Thanks!

I think most of us realize that the Typhoon intake is purely for the sound. It's a lot of money but I don't regret spending it. The drop in K&N will be fine.

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

Thanks everyone for your input. I will stick with my K&N drop-in. Now I have to decide if I want LED taillights, carbon-fiber interior overlays, or lowering springs...

I would go for the springs first. They provide a huge upgrade in the handling department!

***bandit*** · 07-06-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

I don't have any and this is my first time changing this filter. It's still OEM filter after 45K miles.

Y do U need a temp? How long does it take to wash the K&N and apply the oil stuff?

Well first you need to apply the cleaning solution. Wait about 10 mins or so and than rinse it off. Once rinsed off, you have to let it dry. Once dry, apply oil and let it soak for 20-30 mins. Check to see if you missed any spots. If not, put it back into air filter cabin.

So while its drying and soaking, if you need the car, you can put in the temp and drive around and put the K&N back the next day. If you're not going anywhere, than you dont need the temp.