k&n filter issues

[mikerae]

i was at my dealer the other day and was told that there is issues with the KN replacement filter in a stock 2010viper, they said that they had issues and they were not sealing properly and dirt was getting in, any idea on this issue

 

[01sapphirebob]

The K&N system is not the best for the GEN IV's. The stock system is actually the best way to go. Dick Winkles mentioned they spent a lot of time developing the stock system.

 

[BlknBlu]

The K&N system is not the best for the GEN IV's. The stock system is actually the best way to go. Dick Winkles mentioned they spent a lot of time developing the stock system.

lol, I just posted the same thing on another thread.

Bruce

 

[mikerae]

i mean just a k&N filter in a stock air box. I was told there was sealing issues.

 

[01sapphirebob]

i mean just a k&N filter in a stock air box. I was told there was sealing issues.

On the GEN IV's it's not just a filter replacement but a whole different setup. They are almost round filters attached to smooth tubes. I would stay away from the K&N setup on the GEN IV.

 

[mikerae]

are we talking the same generation as the filter is flat and rectangle like the stock, not round.

 

[01sapphirebob]

There were pictures somewhere on here of the setup. Wish I could find them...

 

[01sapphirebob]

This thread has a little bit of info. http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/653849-K-amp-N-intake-advice?highlight=GEN+filter

 

[mikerae]

I do not have K&N cold air intake, just a filter made for the stock box.

 

[ACR steve]

I replaced just my filter with a K+N filter only. My stock one had blow by oil on it so I replaced it when I did the catch can. No issues and the fit is perfict. Just dont think you will get more power from this. I only did it because I like K+N filters. I use them on all my cars no issues as long as you dont under or over oil them

 

[mikerae]

what did you do for a catch can ,looking right now