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K&N install pictures and comments - 8/3/2006 11:02:36 PM

SKH3

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Installed the K&N intake system tonight. It took all of 1 hour. Very straight forward install. Good quality and everything fit as expected. Performance increase is definetly noticable and there is a loud intake noise. A bit of sucking sound but mostly a kind of strange growl sound. hard to explain. Overall I am happy with the install. I reset the mileage and will see if there is any gain in the next week. Mileage update to come. Questions welcome.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/4/2006 7:59:38 AM

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any noticeable power increase

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/4/2006 1:21:59 PM

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I think so. It may be just me, but I think the front end pulls up a bit harder during hard starting and it does feel a bit more powerful.
I am really hoping for a few extra MPG.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/4/2006 9:57:57 PM

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The thing I noticed after installing mine..was not so much a POWER increase as there was more throttle response..seemed there was less of a lag..and that is what an Expert on Cold air intake systems told me they will give you.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/4/2006 10:45:39 PM

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Dennis, What do you think of the WOT sound?

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/4/2006 10:57:15 PM

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ORIGINAL: SKH3

Dennis, What do you think of the WOT sound?

SK

That's a good way of putting it...And I like it..Gives it a throaty sound..Really sounds even better in two part harmony with a nice cat-back exhaust sytem too.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 8/10/2006 10:40:17 AM

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has anybody else just taken the lid off of their airbox? I took it off last night & drove around for a bit and it actually felt a little more responsive/faster (HUMMER mind tricks?)

is my H3 normal in the sense that I have a conical airfilter in my airbox? because if so, I would imagine that taking off the lid of the factory airbox is a free mod.

also, the sound is kind of funny, it sounds a bit like this "sneeze---gulp of air---growling" thats the best way I can describe it, but the good news is that it takes maybe 30 seconds to try it out. you just open the 3 clips that hold the top of the airbox on, make sure your filter is on tight & rev it up/drive it

edit: I'll take some pictures & videos tonight if I get the chance

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 9/16/2006 7:16:52 PM

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I just put one on last week..Very easy to install...gas milage went down. Probably going to take it off.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 9/16/2006 8:29:56 PM

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Drive like you did before you installed it and you'll see the improvement...But to lose mileage is impossible.

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 9/17/2006 5:15:14 AM

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Drive like you did before you installed it and you'll see the improvement...But to lose mileage is impossible.

That's hard to do Dennis!!

I find my foot is way heavier after I installed my Volant/Magnaflow

AND I LIKE IT

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RE: K&N install pictures and comments - 9/17/2006 5:19:05 AM

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I just put one on last week..Very easy to install...gas milage went down. Probably going to take it off.

Yeah, Dennis is RIGHT (as always

) The only possible reason to lose MPG is because you're driving it harder, CAUSE YOU CAN

I actually went down just over 1 MPG after I installed my Volant CAI and Magnaflow exhaust. But I KNOW it's cause I love how it feels when I give 'er

And to be honest, I don't give a crap about the lost MPG, I'm having WAY too much fun driving!

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