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physicsmonkey

I recently bought a Scrambler and am looking to change out the stock air cleaner element. Has anyone found any real data regarding flow rates or performance of the K&N filter vs the Uni? Any relevant opinions or experience?


Patrick

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Pokeyjoe

K&Ns have a pretty bad filtering rep in the automotive world. I went with the Uni.

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SuperMan

IMO, the stock filter actually has the best performance/filtering combo.
But you need to change it a some time. No need to do that prematurely though.

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sweatmachine

I've heard just the opposite, that K&Ns flow better and last longer than UNIs.

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fastbike

I'm with Sweat. Have had good performance from my automotive K&N's for almost 20 years now.

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Pokeyjoe

Yes, they do flow better - because they don't do the "filter" part very well.

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1badBaltobonne

A year later and I'm finally starting my mods. Unfortunately I'm on a tight budget due to the recent purchase of a garage (with detached two bedroom house). So I'm gonna go for the Uni's. I just put my Pred's on last night, so I'll be sure to let you know what difference the H.A.R.K. makes with the Unifilters.

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Gob-ny-geay

Pokeyjoe,

I am very interested in using aftermarket filters as well. Were did you get your background data for this statement?

Thanks,

cafethrux

Never had any problems with K&N filters, just clean them about 3k or so.

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oldroadie

I don't live in a overly dusty area but I've never noticed any premature wear from using K&N products over the last decade or so.

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