K&N FIPKII question
K&N FIPKII question Just a question about the FIPKII. K&N claims to add 4.8 HP @ 6,200 rpm.
So my question is this:
Since it adds power, of course that means more air is being flowed into the engine, which means more fuel is being burned to make that extra power. So does that mean if I was to put the FIPKII on my car, that my fuel mileage would worsen? I know that the drop in filter is supposed to add power as well, but at the same time increase fuel economy. With gas prices climbing every week it seems, this is now an issue for me. So to sum it up, will installing the FIPKII (or any SRI for that case) cause me to lose fuel mileage, or will it either not change it or possibly even improve it? Thanks
So my question is this:
Since it adds power, of course that means more air is being flowed into the engine, which means more fuel is being burned to make that extra power. So does that mean if I was to put the FIPKII on my car, that my fuel mileage would worsen? I know that the drop in filter is supposed to add power as well, but at the same time increase fuel economy. With gas prices climbing every week it seems, this is now an issue for me. So to sum it up, will installing the FIPKII (or any SRI for that case) cause me to lose fuel mileage, or will it either not change it or possibly even improve it? Thanks
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ive always been fond of the FipkII but its design is what gets me. being an open filter design, im suprised there isnt any torque loss. i noticed that the tubing is smaller in diameter AND its plastic with the heat shield. do all those contribute to such a great gain and no torque loss? whoooooooooooooo
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Originally Posted by Majarvis
Just a question about the FIPKII. K&N claims to add 4.8 HP @ 6,200 rpm.
So my question is this:
Since it adds power, of course that means more air is being flowed into the engine, which means more fuel is being burned to make that extra power. So does that mean if I was to put the FIPKII on my car, that my fuel mileage would worsen? I know that the drop in filter is supposed to add power as well, but at the same time increase fuel economy. With gas prices climbing every week it seems, this is now an issue for me. So to sum it up, will installing the FIPKII (or any SRI for that case) cause me to lose fuel mileage, or will it either not change it or possibly even improve it? Thanks
So my question is this:
Since it adds power, of course that means more air is being flowed into the engine, which means more fuel is being burned to make that extra power. So does that mean if I was to put the FIPKII on my car, that my fuel mileage would worsen? I know that the drop in filter is supposed to add power as well, but at the same time increase fuel economy. With gas prices climbing every week it seems, this is now an issue for me. So to sum it up, will installing the FIPKII (or any SRI for that case) cause me to lose fuel mileage, or will it either not change it or possibly even improve it? Thanks
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I just got mine on, so I'll report back later. Very nice in that low end stays the same and there isn't that much noise. Not like my old ricer AEM SRI.
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Rep Power: 320 Ive had mine on for almost a year, as far as gas mileage, if there was a difference, it wasnt enough for me to notice either way, & I monitor that stuff pretty well.
As far as power...if your into any kind of road racing/autoX, get it, it boosts more midrange, from like 3k - 6k from what Ive noticed. Not a whole bunch, but enough to notice. Actualy, it feels kinda like weight reduction...you know like when a whole bunch of people are riding in your car & they get out...youre like ahhhh, sooo much beter..hehe
So it probably is on par with the 5hp claim.
Oh yea, sounds good too.
As far as power...if your into any kind of road racing/autoX, get it, it boosts more midrange, from like 3k - 6k from what Ive noticed. Not a whole bunch, but enough to notice. Actualy, it feels kinda like weight reduction...you know like when a whole bunch of people are riding in your car & they get out...youre like ahhhh, sooo much beter..hehe
So it probably is on par with the 5hp claim. Oh yea, sounds good too.
Last edited by jiggerachi; May 25, 2004 at 01:16 AM.
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Rep Power: 813 Yeah, it gets pretty loud. I can hear it all the time with the ported head work. But I lost power going back to stock, so I'll live with the noise. Not as bad as the other intakes, however.
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