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Yeah, I know, it is not a Pajero, but Ultimate 4WD Equipment has no issues in fitting K&N panel filters. Thoughts?
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I think to 140+ comments posted on the you tube site sum it up!
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That was my point. Why would a reputable company do that?Originally posted by old Jack View PostComment
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K&N by itself is a waste of money IMHO. Probably only filters out small rocks while emptying your wallet.
Any power increase (if at all) is probably equivalent to 1 ant power, all while possibly exposing the engine to more wear.2014 NW MY14 3.2 DID GLX-R Auto. Champagne in colour!
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I put one in my Shorty (3 litre V6) after driving a friend's with one. It made me feel better, but whether it did any more than that, who can tell?Originally posted by Keithyv View Post
Some time later, somebody pointed me to a lab test report that indicated that quality paper filters outperform the K&N for filtration - but the K&N outperform for air flow, which I don't think any of us dispute. Both filters still captured a huge amount of dust in the test, but the K&N did let through significantly more than the best paper filters - but less than the worst paper filters.
For a vehicle that spends its entire life on bitumen, the difference in filtration is probably negligible. For vehicles that live in dusty environments, it's difficult to justify a K&N.
After reading the test report, I removed my K&N and installed a traditional paper filter for a Simpson crossing. On day 3 of the trip, dust was visible on the "clean" side of the filter, and I was too far from civilisation for a replacement.
That's why I now run a Donaldson Top-Spin on dirt roads - and lately, Donaldson paper filters.NT Platinum. DiD Auto with 265/70R17 ST Maxx, Lift, Lockers, Lockup Mate, Low range reduction, LRA Aux tank, bull bar, winch, lots of touring stuff. Flappy paddles. MMCS is gone!
Project: NJ SWB. 285/75R16 ST Maxx, 2" OME suspension, 2" body lift, ARB 110, 120l tank, bullbar, scratches, no major dents. Fully engineered in SA. NW DiD & auto in place - a long way to go....
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Doesn't it just stand to reason that if a filter lets in more air, it has to let in larger particles ?2015 NX GLS, Factory alloy bar, Kings HD Springs & Koni Shocks with 50mm lift, MM Auto Mate, Paddle shift kit, dual batteries with Redarc DC/DC, LRA 58L tank, Safari snorkel, Boo's bash plates (full set), 17" steels with BFG KO2's, Drifta drawers with slide, TPMS, Uniden UH8080S, Alpine iLX-702D head unit.Comment
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That is undoubtedly the easiest way, but it's not the only way. The best paper filters will outperform on both fronts - better flow and better filtration. It's all about the quality of the filter media.Originally posted by Ian H View PostNT Platinum. DiD Auto with 265/70R17 ST Maxx, Lift, Lockers, Lockup Mate, Low range reduction, LRA Aux tank, bull bar, winch, lots of touring stuff. Flappy paddles. MMCS is gone!
Project: NJ SWB. 285/75R16 ST Maxx, 2" OME suspension, 2" body lift, ARB 110, 120l tank, bullbar, scratches, no major dents. Fully engineered in SA. NW DiD & auto in place - a long way to go....
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Most modern 4wds no longer use old fashioned pleated paper filters but use a synthetic filter medium. For me it is genuine factory filters only especially when my engine is still under warranty. Inspecting the down stream side of the factory air filter after the same Simpson trip as NJswb and there was no dust in the airbox and this is with the standard factory forward bonnet air intake and no snorkel.
OJ.2011 PB Base White Auto, Smartbar, Cooper STMaxx LT235/85R-16,TPMS, HR TB, 3 x Bushskinz, front +40mm Dobinson , rear +50mm EHDVR Lovells, Dobinson MT struts and shockers, Peddars 5899 cone springs, Windcheater rack, GME UHF, Custom alloy drawer system inc. 30lt Engel & 2 x 30 AH LiFePo batteries + elec controls, Tailgate hi-lift/long struts, Phillips +100 LB & HB, Lightforce 20" single row driving beam LED lightbar, Scanguage II.
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