Performance Air Filter for my 97 Bonneville
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Performance Air Filter for my 97 Bonneville
I'm wondering if it'* worth it to spend the $35-50 on a performance air filter such as a K&N or an AirHog. I'm mainly interested in a mileage tweek, though a bit more power is always a good thing.
If you have any other mileage tweaks to pass along, I'd be glad to hear them.
Thanks, Mark
If you have any other mileage tweaks to pass along, I'd be glad to hear them.
Thanks, Mark
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Spending 100 bux on a full setup with metal pipe and giant cone filter will provide WAY better milage, and performance over just a drop in panel filter. It'll pay for itself nicely if you don't floor it all the time too. Mine paid for itself on one trip to canada.
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It helps but I have honestaly I really only look at it from the horsepower reason. Even though I haven't gone CAI, I belive it'* worth it.....
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CAI kit
OK, I've looked for a CAI pipe/filter online and can't find one that'* for a 97 Bonneville. Any idea where I can find one?
Thanks, Mark.
Thanks, Mark.
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tube and filter or just filter?
i just got a 99 bonnie and am going to replace the air intake. i see a k&n stand alone filter for $50 and also a k&n filter with a chrome pipe for $70. is the pipe necessary? also, will the upgraded air filter help keep the engine cooler or the opposite?
THANKS!
THANKS!
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Go with the pipe if you can. It will allow a lot more air to come in smoothly.
As for temps, I don't believe it has any affect on it.
When I installed my TEP CAI, the performance gain was amazing. However, when I drive really easy, I can watch my MPG gauge go way up.
As for temps, I don't believe it has any affect on it.
When I installed my TEP CAI, the performance gain was amazing. However, when I drive really easy, I can watch my MPG gauge go way up.
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thanks for the quick reply! i will get the pipe as well. any estimation of improved mpg'*? i would be thrilled with even an extra 2mpgs, which would give me as good mpgs as my old corolla!