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Old 05-11-2008, 09:04 AM   #11 (permalink)
ML Precision
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Date registered: Apr 2008
Vehicle: 1999 ML430; 1988 190E 2.3; 1993 XL883
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Originally Posted by Darkmann View Post
Well, your poll doesn't completely tell the story. For longevity, I have no issues with the K&N filter. If you're looking for performance gains, forget it! I also assume that you're talking the direct rectangular replacement and not the cone type. I vote YES, just because I have used them a lot and while they offer longevity, they do not offer any measurable performance or MPG advantage without exhaust mods!
I'll agree with Darkmann, that they are good for longevity, but, after my post "Any advantage to a K&N air filter?", I have decided to stick to the OEM filter. It's a good filter and for the small gain in perfomance with the K&N, I don't want to reduce filtration. (more air = less filtration)
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