K&N Intake Now Available

iefronty · Oct 7th, 2005, 10:47 PM

Saw this on another forum.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=77-6014KP

surfermsd · Oct 7th, 2005, 11:05 PM

what forum

iefronty · Oct 7th, 2005, 11:15 PM

This one is pretty active with posts.

http://p085.ezboard.com/ftunfsfrm41

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what forum

MTBPATH · Oct 8th, 2005, 12:25 AM

dang, I just picked up and installed a aFe CAI system for my 05 Pathfinder.
and I have connections to get K&N really cheap.
does anyone know the retail value of it?
I'm going to look into this and see how much it cost.
seeing that its a aluminum mandrel bent, thats up there in price.

good find iefronty!!!

iefronty · Oct 8th, 2005, 12:37 AM

Most of the K&N perferred online dealers have not updated their sites with the new product yet.

Performance Products has it listed @ $323.95 with a $440 msrp.

http://www.performanceproductsfilter...166513&type=20

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Originally Posted by MTBPATH

dang, I just picked up and installed a aFe CAI system for my 05 Pathfinder.
and I have connections to get K&N really cheap.
does anyone know the retail value of it?
I'm going to look into this and see how much it cost.
seeing that its a aluminum mandrel bent, thats up there in price.

good find iefronty!!!

MTBPATH · Oct 8th, 2005, 03:02 AM

well, if someone does install a K&N CAI, please submit your reviews.
basically it looks the same except that they use a longer aluminum pipe.
that might be the advantage. less air drag. smoother flow.

AZLS1 · Oct 8th, 2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MTBPATH

well, if someone does install a K&N CAI, please submit your reviews.
basically it looks the same except that they use a longer aluminum pipe.
that might be the advantage. less air drag. smoother flow.

It is also going to heat soak.

MTBPATH · Oct 8th, 2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AZLS1

It is also going to heat soak.

you mean attract less heat as the air passes thru?
or create more heat because its an aluminum pipe?

jerryp58 · Oct 8th, 2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MTBPATH

you mean attract less heat as the air passes thru?
or create more heat because its an aluminum pipe?

Not to put words in AZLS1's mouth, but I think he means the aluminum is going to absorb heat from the engine compartment and that heat will be transferred to the incoming air.

I've always wondered whether plastic is a better insulator (say from engine compartment heat) than aluminum. My guess would be that it is just based on its density, but I'm still trying to find good info on the Web to back that guess up.

Anyway, I know shiny is nice, but I've often wondered why they don't make those intake tubes with some kind of insulating material (like header tape) on them to keep even more of the engine heat out of the incoming air. Maybe it's just not that big of a problem.

MTBPATH · Oct 8th, 2005, 09:23 PM

maybe someone can find an article explaining plastic tube vs. aluminum piping.

if you think about this, all of K&N and AEM CAI system all uses aluminum piping.

not sure of the advantages and disadvantages of the two.

I'm sure this will be discussed more...

AZLS1 · Oct 9th, 2005, 01:19 AM

Jerry is correct. The air doesn't spend much time in the pipe but it is definately going to be much hotter after hard driving. I am sure the HP difference is small, but for the money I want the best possible parts.