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[mickeykozzi]

Hey guys,

I own a 1988 SSR Hilux Surf SSR Turbo. It's a stock standard 4wd with 230 000 on the ticker. Like most people, i was experiencing lack of power along with black smoke once the turbo kicked in. I got some advice on how to improve power and reduce black smoke so i took up the advice.

I purchased a K and N Filter. The follow site illustrates the filter.

http://www.knfilters.com/filtercharger.htm

It cost me $260 Australian.

I replaced the old fitler with the K and N fitler and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!
I have experienced a 30% increase in power and a dramatic decrease in black smoke, as there is better disiel to air mixture. When i first fitted the filter and took it for a spin, I had to go to hospital to get my neck checked out!!!

If you are looking for a CHEAP, realistic way to boost your hulix's performance up to 30%, like mine, i suggest you seriously look into this particular filter. I can not believe the difference in power, smoothness and fuel efficiency.

If you hate being the sluggish guy at the front of the lights and having everyone pass you and swear at you, buy one of these, it will put a huge smile on your face!!

Have fun with the results!!!


Michael

[NiftyNev]

I replaced the old fitler with the K and N fitler and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!
I have experienced a 30% increase in power and a dramatic decrease in black smoke

I suppost that's possible if the old filter was so blocked that the engine couldn't breathe but otherwise there's no way a K&N will give that much improvement. I have one a noticed no diffeence between it and a clean paper filter.

Nev

[MAUI]

K&N Filter

Hey,

Do you work for them!! LOLS..


I have taken my filter out a few times,mainly in the winter time, no dust around then, dosent make a bit of difference to power and smoke.
I like the idea of being able to clean out the filter instead of buying new ones, i usually blow mine out with the compressor a few times before i replace anyways.
Also you can buy quite a few filters for the price of one K&N.

[plumb bob]

I think even K&N themselves only boast 5-10% and they're trying to sell the things, anything more seems unrealistic unless backed up with scientific results...............IMHO.

[NiftyNev]

BTW. $260 is an absolutely outrageous price. You got ripped off.

My lips are now sealed.

Nev

[mickeykozzi]

I do NOT work for K and N. As for my results, i had my truck tested and it gained a 29.2% increase in power, so yeah let me see..a professional mech results vs people on this website...yeah ok enough said.

All i was simply doing was doing was sharing an experience, nothing more. If you want to act immature about the situation, then dont post uneducated, unfounded statements that just make you look silly.

Have a good day people

[NiftyNev]

I think we should email this thread to K&N so they can have a good chuckle as well.

Nev

[Bibs]

Now that would be funny, to see the feed back from them.

[Sancho]

Judging by the last few posts I think some of you guys have joined the rottweiler club.

Nev

He's one of yours Nev, banana bender too. I can't wait until he goes on your site and tells them about the miracle power gain, they'll beat the shit out of him.

If he can't take a bit of criticism from some reserved uptight poms he's going to have fun with his countrymen.

And for what it's worth, you can't get a 30% power gain from an air filter although I suppose you could get a 30% power loss from driving around with one that looked like a sack of coal.

[Sancho]

Just to put this one to bed (and maybe give him a prod again, out of boredom) this is what K&N say about their filters.

"What increase in horsepower should I expect from a K&N replacement filter?

K&N direct replacement filters which install into your vehicle’s factory air box can provide an increase of between 1 and 4 horsepower. Results will vary depending on your vehicle, driving habits, load on the engine (towing for example), existing air system restriction, and other factors."

And they cost $88 in Australia.
http://www.sorijen.com.au/product_in...35b0d5d7a64ea0

[Lizzy Borden]

I take it our opinions have been deleted

[MattF]

I take it our opinions have been deleted

Would appear so, now that you mention it. Can't see why. There's a large difference regarding the tech section rules of keeping on-topic and generally serious where a thread like this is concerned, where the thread is a complete and utter irrelevant shambles from post one.

[plumb bob]

I take it our opinions have been deleted

Were the Labour Government involved?

Come to think of it, any Government for that matter!

[TobyJug]

I do NOT work for K and N. As for my results, i had my truck tested and it gained a 29.2% increase in power, so yeah let me see..a professional mech results vs people on this website...yeah ok enough said.

All i was simply doing was doing was sharing an experience, nothing more. If you want to act immature about the situation, then dont post uneducated, unfounded statements that just make you look silly.

Have a good day people

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA U are to funny m8...

Just to put this one to bed (and maybe give him a prod again, out of boredom) this is what K&N say about their filters.

"What increase in horsepower should I expect from a K&N replacement filter?

K&N direct replacement filters which install into your vehicle’s factory air box can provide an increase of between 1 and 4 horsepower. Results will vary depending on your vehicle, driving habits, load on the engine (towing for example), existing air system restriction, and other factors."

And they cost $88 in Australia.
http://www.sorijen.com.au/product_in...35b0d5d7a64ea0

nice one...
I agree with u mate
I bought a k&n flter in Perth when I still lived there for my 4.2 straight six falcon and I remember only paying about $40 for it at the most...

But lets be honest I lhav not laughed like that for a while it wud make K&N happy....
U never know he might get a job offer soo..

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