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#51 of 4362 Air filter question by snowedin Aug 03, 2000 (9:12 pm)
I was searching for when/if K&N had an induction kit available for the 2000 4.7L when I found this site. <http://www.guarding-our-earth.com/amsoil/knairfilters.shtml#> Obviously it's an Amsoil site and not objective but it has me wondering if I want to use a K&N air filter. Basically, it states that the K&N is no better at filtering out dirt particles than standard air filters- but does allow more air and with this increased volume of air also comes an increased volume of dirt particles therefore creating a "dirtier" engine than you would have with a standard filter. Any comments? (P.S. what is the official K&N web site address?)
#52 of 4362 by vman Aug 04, 2000 (2:57 am)
Yeah, I asked myself that, too. You could assume that more air=more dirt, but is there a level of unnecessary restriction on a standard filter? K&N says that a layer of dirt helps their filter. What would that layer do to a standard filter? I asked a friend (mechanic) about it, and he had the same concerns, but seemed more confident due to the oil coating on the filter. I guess it comes down to where you do most of your driving. Replies to this message: 2guns (Jul 26, 2004 6:26 pm)
#53 of 4362 K-N controversy? Are you kidding?! by themacguy Aug 04, 2000 (6:52 am)
Don't think so. The problem I see here is the pathetic website listed. I've NEVER had crashes like that on my Mac. I'm used to it on my Windoze thingy at work, but NOT my Mac. Absolutely the worst website I've (n)ever visited. Their HTML just plain HURLS. I had to rebuild from scratch - TWICE! And then... Oh, well just forget it. Until they can get a workable site with a 'sane' name, find a 'better' air filter than K-N, conform (fully) to SJ specs - like the rest of the synthoils, at least in their test results - and can convince me of their 'superiority' both scientifically and 'long-term real world other wise,' I'll keep using K & N filters and Mobil 1 or Royal Purple (aka as the 'best' synthoil on the planet). Sounds a bit like 'pushy' marketing to me. I've never had anything but positive comments (until now) about Amsoil, BUT this type of pot-shot at a 'known' quality product & silly tree-hugging-name crap is what keeps me from buying products like that in the first place. I drive a truck not a tree, and cars and boats and motorcycles; BTW - I'm a state certified environmentalist and hydrologist (and a petroleum geologist by trade). 'Guard-our-earth?' Get real. Or believe 'Earth in the Balance' without question like the rest of the lemmings. NOT! Other than those little details, everything's just hunky-dory, but I did have a REALLY bad day.
#54 of 4362 K-N controversy? Are you kidding by iowabigguy Aug 04, 2000 (1:38 pm)
WoW!, get that man a cup of coffee
#55 of 4362 iowabigguy, Coffee by bookitty Aug 04, 2000 (2:25 pm)
De-caf I hope (no offense Jack!). Bookitty
#56 of 4362 themacguy by snowedin Aug 04, 2000 (9:22 pm)
Don't be bashful, tell me what you really think. ;->
#57 of 4362 I give up... by themacguy Aug 05, 2000 (12:24 am)
I thought a little controversy would be a kick in the pants for our little corner of Edmunds. What do I get for all the trouble? Larry, Moe and Curly. You people are never going to be anything but humorous and entertaining. I guess I'll go have that cup of decaf now. decaf now. decaf now.
#58 of 4362 Thermacguy..(Jack) by bigal31 Aug 05, 2000 (2:50 pm)
I thought your take was interesting... "Go on with your bad self!!"  Allen-
#59 of 4362 Is anyone else having a problem by carls5 Aug 05, 2000 (7:46 pm)
with their tack holding constant rpm. When idling my tack fluctuates 100 rpm. Is this normal? Just looking for some of the expert advice that is available on this forum before I talk to the dealer. TIA Carl
#60 of 4362 Is anyone else having a problem by bpeebles Aug 06, 2000 (10:00 pm)
(carls5) Two Questions: (I assume 4.7L HEMI V8) How many miles on your rig? Are you moving or sitting still? The 4.7L has to 'learn' your driving habits and environmental conditions. (Especially the idle-while-rolling conditions) Experience is that it takes up to 4000 miles for this to settle-out.

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