GREAT DEAL on K&N Air Intake Systems

[viperchick12]

For those of you with a Gen I or Gen II, I found a great deal on the K&N 57-1508 Performance Air Intake Kit at Amazon.com

The other day they had it for $185 w/ free shipping... I didn't order it and the next day it had went back up to $260... I checked backed today and they had it for $176.97 w/ free shipping...

Here's the link for anyone interested... Amazon.com: K&N 57-1508 Fuel Injection Performance Kit Gen2 Air Intake Kit: Automotive

 

[Jerz Viper]

That is a great deal, and if you have an Amazon Visa its down to $146.97

 

[Burntrubber]

I'm sure it has been beaten to death...but...is there a noticable gain over just throwing in K&N filters in the stock set up?

 

[REDSLED]

There has been no measureable gain on my racecar with this set up. Looks cool, but that is about it.

 

[v10kingsnake]

S&B's are much better filters.

 

[GTSnake]

you guys need to do a search. This has been discussed many times and it was concluded that they are probably the worst choice for aftermarket airboxes. You're better off with the stock one over this one.

 

[dave6666]

Isn't that the one that takes hot engine compartment air to the engine?

Should be comparable hp increase as the Vipair!

 

[ViperJay]

they are up to $300 today. the gen1 kit is at $507. how can the price swing like that day to day? ebay = yes, amazon = ?.

 

[dave6666]

they are up to $300 today. the gen1 kit is at $507. how can the price swing like that day to day? ebay = yes, amazon = ?.

Well, so does my damn portfolil!

Buy when the price is good I guess.

 

[SSSSE YA]

Thats is a great price, even on E bay they sell for $ 250 ish..

 

[ViperTony]

Who actually has this kit installed on their GenII? Last year when I called K&N for this kit, they told me it would only fit the Gen I's. In fact, if you search K&N's site you will find that this kit is only available for Viper Model years earlier than 1999. If you're going to buy this for a GenII, get confirmation from K&N it will actually fit. I believe the GenII designation is a typo on Amazon's part.

 

[viperchick12]

The price seems to change several times during the day... I have no idea why...

Both times that I found it below $200 was after 5:00 p.m. est

At that price I must admit that I did order one... mainly for the looks... and if I get another couple of HP thats great too!

 

[dave6666]

The price seems to change several times during the day... I have no idea why...

Both times that I found it below $200 was after 5:00 p.m. est

At that price I must admit that I did order one... mainly for the looks... and if I get another couple of HP thats great too!

Yeah, let us know the results. I really have heard that all they do is pull hot air from the engine compartment. Net result is less power.

 

[viperchick12]

I originally had smooth tubes with K&N cone filters (no shield - its was not the K&N Kit, just the filters and tubes) and it was sucking in hot air... it made about a 15 hp loss between it and the stock airbox (but it looked a lot meaner)

I'm thinking with the heat shield and possibly some extra heat protectant on the shield that this kit comes with I will be able to get the look I want without losing any HP and possibly gaining some...

It's going to be a while before I can get on a dyno again, but I'll post the results as soon as I get some.

 

[ViperTony]

I remember seeing a similiar type of K&N filters/airbox on one of the GTRs at Pocono this past summer. I wonder if they installed this for show.

 

[FE 065]

Well it's similar, but if you Save the pic, lighten it up a bit, then blow it up with Window Picture and Fax viewer (whew) the race car doesn't appear to have the same long plumbing between the filters and the TBs.

It's a box with a couple K&Ns in it for sure.

 

[viperchick12]

Did anyone else purchase besides me?

Just wondering because when I went to check on my order status, its now saying that Amazon.com only has 1 left in stock...

Mine is supposed to be here today, but its a Christmas present so I guess I'll get to look at it under the Christmas tree for a few weeks...

 

[FATHERFORD]

So what has been your results installing the intake? My car came with it. Looks nice, and I dont see how "hot air" gets to it because it seals to the hood?