ahhh their u go, i didnt even think to look in there.

 

I was in a local diesel shop a few years back and they quit selling K&N s due to that exact issue that weekend had. The had several dusted psd's due to it, but I think it was the drop in replacement instead of the Airraid type.

 

After hearing weekends problem, it makes me wonder how they got 1 mil out of a airfilter. Makes me feel bad for that engine lol.

 

That add is total bull crap I think

 

The add has to be crap. 1 Million. Come on give me a break. Anyway I hope mudraker is correct with the fact that it is not a cone filter.

 

These are known to let alot of dirt through. I think mine has an upgraded ford filter system in it.

 

I've used K&N filters in all my vehicles for years... I've never had any issues with the performance, ability to filter the air, or MAF sensor problems.

When I bought the X, I added a K&N FIPK as soon as I got it home. I love the sound it makes when I throttle up! Kinda like the tri-power on my old 65 Goat. It looks cool too.

The problem most associated with the K&N has to do with cleaning and re-oiling. Most think if "some" is good, then "more" is better. In other words, they drench the filter when they re-oil, when all that is needed is the bare minimum... just enough to turn the cotton red. A little goes a long way!!!

 

To each his own...diesel or K&N...Many people have numerous trouble free miles with a K&N and some have had problems. I bet some diagnosed probs linked to a K&N are in error. I have 37K miles with my K&N on the X, cleaned it once already. This past weekend, I cleaned the MAF and noted no dust on the plastic surrounding the MAF. White glove test would have passed. No dust on inside of air intake = no dirt into motor. WHen you look at the difference between 50 microns and 100 microns, neither would hurt the motor. Oil from filter is not good for MAF but aside from that, use what you want...........

My clutch went bad on a new Audi...I bet the K&N did it...

 

I think there is more to it than that. Sure on a gas I dont think a K&N is an issue. A psd demands more air. The biggest issue is on the 7.3 air box. The drop in K&N doesnt seal very well which can allow dirt to go around the filter. The cone type seam to have better luck, but even with those there have been issues. If you are debating using one on a 7.3 go to the 7.3 forum and ask opinions there.

 

The short a quick answer to that would be a Tymar/6637 setup for those on a budget.

For those who can spend the coin, the AFE Stage 2 is the preferred intake setup.

You can see by my sig which route I went!

Stewart

 

check out some of the reviews we've gotten on it:

http://www.autoanything.com/air-filters/60A2090A0A0.aspx