Question about K&N Intake. Help Appreciated.

[TRDKidd]

So my friend is selling his like-new K&N typhoon intake, however, he has a 6th Gen V6 and I have a 6th Gen i4. Would this intake still work properly if I were to install this V6 intake into my i4? Would I experience any complications or power loss, etc? Any input would be much appreciated.

[fatngs]

they are not interchangeable..... there are many different things between both engines like throttle body size and location, vacuum lines, ect

[11LE]

fatngs is spot on. Also beware the 2.4l i4 intake from K&N, or from any brand really. It will fit, but not properly. Better to wait for the 2.5 one coming out.

[2011SECAMRY]

As the others stated above it will not fit. Two completely different configurations..

[leakyseals]

Beyond fitment, IMO bad for the engine long term. Numerous UOA's find high levels of silicants, that means dirt in the oil using these filters. Means your sacrificing engine wear for a couple of HP. I would pass on it unless your a racer or have a reason for doing this.

[jbrnigan]

Originally Posted by leakyseals

Beyond fitment, IMO bad for the engine long term. Numerous UOA's find high levels of silicants, that means dirt in the oil using these filters. Means your sacrificing engine wear for a couple of HP. I would pass on it unless your a racer or have a reason for doing this.

TRDKidd, if you have your mind set on installing a K&N filter, go for it. Some independent studies have shown that K&N filters are not as efficient as "brand-A or B", but, there are no studies that quantify that increased "engine wear" directly related to you filter choice. The conclusions are anecdotal - more dirt = more engine wear = ??? (the car will only go 225K vs 250K). I have never owned a car, motorcycle, or motorcoach (I even have one on my golfcart) that didn't have a K&N filter and have NEVER "worn" out an engine. I guess until one of my engines "choke" on the increased silicants ingested as a result of using K&N filters, I'll just keep on motoring.

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by leakyseals

Beyond fitment, IMO bad for the engine long term. Numerous UOA's find high levels of silicants, that means dirt in the oil using these filters. Means your sacrificing engine wear for a couple of HP. I would pass on it unless your a racer or have a reason for doing this.

False. I had my UOA done with my k&n intake in and it came out perfect

[leakyseals]

Thanks for posting that. In your case a very short synthetic UOA on a car with low mileage looks as it should, great. You obviously take very good care of your car, including the filter. Working good for you so far. Post again down the road, same filter. see if its still false for you.