k&n are they worth it?

[tony_d123]

K&N's flow more air how? The surface area of the pleats is no better than a paper filter so obviously the material flows more air i.e. they have bigger holes. There was an article in Classic Mechanics last year on air filters and they shone a bright light through a K&N and a paper filter. There were very noticeable visible light holes in the K&N, if you can see them then dust and grit can get through.


So its a trade off between possible slightly better performance (dependent on many other variables) or longer engine life. You pays your money and you takes your choice