Has anyone installed the K&N intake for Gen 4?

[FLX109]

Just wondering how it looks and if anyone has had problems with it, also if someone can post pictures installed?
thanks
FLX109

 

[SilveRT8]

I just ordered one from JonB but my car is in hibernation untill next spring.
Here is the info page from K&N, if you click on 'Installation Instruction sheet' at the bottom left of the page, you will see the pics once in the car.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-2527TTR

 

[JonB]

Here is an entire thread:
http://forums.viperclub.org/new-pro...630877-gen-4-kn-typhoon-intake-kit-debut.html

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[SilveRT8]

JonB,
Should I also get 2 'Drycharger'air filter wraps, in the event that I have to ride in the rain one day, as it happenned a few times on scheduled VCA meetings last summer.
Red would look good, I'll give you a call.

 

[SR]

I just installed the K&N cold air intake. It is pretty simple to install and took about 2 hrs to do it at home (need a screw driver and a wrench).

It does look great, but I do not notice ANY change in power or sound. I have not done a before and after dyno. I will be doing a dyno after I install my headers.

It is much heavier than the stock intake. It weights 17.4 pounds (per package insert); stock air intake weights 7.5 lbs.

For the price, I do not recommend doing this modification. If you like the look of it, then go for it.

 

[Skeeter Blanton]

Has anyone dynods a before and after??

 

[THEMASH]

I just dynod the drop in K&N filter, lost 2 whp... but not the newer cold air intake kit.

 

[PaViper]

I just installed the K&N cold air intake. It is pretty simple to install and took about 2 hrs to do it at home (need a screw driver and a wrench).

It does look great, but I do not notice ANY change in power or sound. I have not done a before and after dyno. I will be doing a dyno after I install my headers.

It is much heavier than the stock intake. It weights 17.4 pounds (per package insert); stock air intake weights 7.5 lbs.

For the price, I do not recommend doing this modification. If you like the look of it, then go for it.

WOW 10 pounds heavier doesn't sound like a very good mod to me

 

[09 Venom]

I just dynod the drop in K&N filter, lost 2 whp... but not the newer cold air intake kit.

2whp....could that be considered dyno standard deviation. 2whp seems rather insignificant.

 

[Nader]

He lost two horsepower but as you mentioned that could simply be a result of heat. I dynoed my car and lost 12 between second the third run.

2whp....could that be considered dyno standard deviation. 2whp seems rather insignificant.

 

[Blue Batmobile]

I have it, and its Batass .

Bat

 

[MbnViper]

i installed K&N filters and gained about 6rwhp.

any green filters for Gen4 ?

 

[v10Muscle]

i installed K&N filters and gained about 6rwhp.

any green filters for Gen4 ?

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-s...my-famous-orange-coupe-lots-stuff-sell-2.html

 

[THEMASH]

2whp....could that be considered dyno standard deviation. 2whp seems rather insignificant.

2 whp less at peak, and 6 whp less in the mid range. car ran richer by 0.3 (11.2 stock Vs 10.9 K&N)
I dynod the viper 3 times, got same power # (531 and 530), installed the filter while on the dyno, took 3 min, the car cooled down more then it did between the first runs, ran it again 2 more times, got the 2 whp lower and 6-8 whp in the mid range (528s).

The car ran richer, so it will have to lose power on an NA engine i guess.

I did leave it on.... will drive the car around some and try again. as i did not give the ECU any time to re-learn, not even sure if it will make a difference. We will see..

 

[FLX109]

How much is this kit?

 

[SilveRT8]

How much is this kit?

Partsrack has it for $549 on their site but when you talk to JonB, sometimes he can do a special.
PartsRack.com - Home

 

[JonB]

KN will tell you, the Typhoon and FIPK kits achieve their HP when the car is in motion. So a static dyno run with a floor fan cannot duplicate any force-feed of airvlow into the airbox.

ie when the G4 kt was first tested at a well-respected 1992-2010 tuner, the HP was very real...until the hood was closed. ****. Gone.


$525 VCA
$500 Venom

THANKS

 

[FLX109]

KN will tell you, the Typhoon and FIPK kits achieve their HP when the car is in motion. So a static dyno run with a floor fan cannot duplicate any force-feed of airvlow into the airbox.

ie when the G4 kt was first tested at a well-respected 1992-2010 tuner, the HP was very real...until the hood was closed. ****. Gone.


$525 VCA
$500 Venom

THANKS

Wouldn't this have the same effect even with the stock box especially since it is a ram-air style air box?

 

[plumcrazy]

Doesn't sound like its worth it at all.. And especially for 500 bucks.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Wouldn't this have the same effect even with the stock box especially since it is a ram-air style air box?

Yes, the factory air box does make even more power in motion also and it is actually SEALED off unlike the K&N. $0

 

[MbnViper]

the stock system is efficient enough i believe.

a drop-in K&N or Green Filter (may try this next) will do best IMHO.

 

[FLL-B/W-GTS]

Have K&N drop in filter on Gen 4 for 6 months.Works great,no problems at all.I will get one for the ZR1 when K&N put one out.


2008 Viper Coupe
2009 Corvette ZR1

 

[bluesrt]

you really cannot trip the factory airbox i believe,its a true ram air.how could it get better.......

 

[JonB]

JonB,
Should I also get 2 'Drycharger'air filter wraps, in the event that I have to ride in the rain one day, as it happenned a few times on scheduled VCA meetings last summer. Red would look good, I'll give you a call.

We include a set!

Factually, **** Sells. This Aluminum box is as much a dress-up item as a HP adder. If you can feel 12 HP on top of 605, you have a better butt that I. K+N claims the HP, and respected dynos have proven it in static tests....hood open.

[Dozens of customers have bought the off-brand Gen 1-2 "Hot Air Induction Kits" with their **** cones, despite our warnings of HP LOSS. We WONT sell those.....] but the G3 and G4 K+N is a valid upgrade on 2 counts.... but dont bet your pink slip!

 

[SilveRT8]

We include a set!

Thanks JonB,
Many have said it before, but now I can also say it :
You are a true Gentleman !

 

[FLX109]

Yes, the factory air box does make even more power in motion also and it is actually SEALED off unlike the K&N. $0

Doesn't the K&N airbox with its weatherstripping seal to the hood once closed to create a sealed box?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Doesn't the K&N airbox with its weatherstripping seal to the hood once closed to create a sealed box?

NO

 

[FLX109]

Well I did it, installed it and we will see what happens it was a easy install and have all stock parts so I can go back if needed.
here is a couple of pictures:

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[BlknBlu]

DANG.......that is purty

Bruce

 

[dans69ss]

Schwing!That is nice!