Air Filter - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

csavaglio · 11-13-2013

Years ago, in my '97 Trans Am at the track, I ran several back to back runs, flipping between the paper and K&N filters. The K&N was consistently a bit more than a tenth quicker.

However, I've also seen flow numbers that suggest, in our application, the paper air filter and the K&N flow about the same.

I run K&Ns in both my LT4 daily driver and the ZR1.......mostly based on money. I live in an area of the country that has filters a mess in 5-10k miles. With a new paper filter costing about 25 bucks now, every 2 to 3 changes, the K&N has paid for itself, especially since recharge kits last a long time if you only put the amount of oil you're supposed to on.

I kept the K&N that happen to come in my CE that I traded on the Z and put a paper one in its place.

As long as you don't over oil it, you should be fine. I usually blot new ones with a paper towel to get the excess oil off.

Chris

11-13-2013	#11
csavaglio Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 160	Re: Air Filter Years ago, in my '97 Trans Am at the track, I ran several back to back runs, flipping between the paper and K&N filters. The K&N was consistently a bit more than a tenth quicker. However, I've also seen flow numbers that suggest, in our application, the paper air filter and the K&N flow about the same. I run K&Ns in both my LT4 daily driver and the ZR1.......mostly based on money. I live in an area of the country that has filters a mess in 5-10k miles. With a new paper filter costing about 25 bucks now, every 2 to 3 changes, the K&N has paid for itself, especially since recharge kits last a long time if you only put the amount of oil you're supposed to on. I kept the K&N that happen to come in my CE that I traded on the Z and put a paper one in its place. As long as you don't over oil it, you should be fine. I usually blot new ones with a paper towel to get the excess oil off. Chris