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k&n only 6hp gain? - 10/20/2005 12:23:35 PM    dpluta   Posts: 18 Joined: 9/16/2005 Status: offline Hi. I'm looking at putting a K&N FIPK in my 06 Dakota 6 cyl. The problem I have is that K&N says that you'll only get a 6 hp gain. I'm open to opinions on this. Is is worth the time and money to put it in if I'm only going to get 6hp out of it? It does not sound like a good value. Thanks. Post #: 1

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 10/20/2005 12:38:22 PM    ViperGTS Posts: 14468 Joined: 9/28/2003 From: Maryland Status: offline 6Hp may not seem like enough to notice a change, but personally I think it's a great value. -Matt- _____________________________ BK for teh winz bitches! 84' Mercedes 190D: SOLD 86' Mercedes 190E-16v: Still waiting to get here @ 51k 99' Honda Civic DX:Current DD (in reply to dpluta) Post #: 2

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 10/20/2005 12:48:41 PM    97 3.5 Intrepid   Posts: 1397 Joined: 9/30/2005 Status: offline You will notice the difference more than you realize. Matt is right about it being a great value, especially when you consider the fact that you will see an improvement in your fuel mileage. The filter will pay for itself in the money saved on gas. Believe me, I've done this to 5 cars now. (in reply to ViperGTS) Post #: 3

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 10/20/2005 12:52:50 PM    DakotaStone Posts: 3511 Joined: 8/15/2005 Status: offline I would check other options before buying it. See what else is out there. AirRaid might also be a way for you to go. Check the systems out there before paying out a crap load of money. _____________________________ I own a Charger now and I love it!! (in reply to 97 3.5 Intrepid) Post #: 4

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/9/2005 10:56:43 AM    dakotafootballnick   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/9/2005 Status: offline Spend the fifty bucks on the filter. I just replaced my stock mopar air filter and put in the K&N and i drive about 60 miles a day. I swear burned only two gallons. It idles lower when in overdrive and if im going up a hill my rpm's are much lower. It's all around a good value. I recommend the filter. (in reply to dpluta) Post #: 5

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/9/2005 1:51:30 PM    TheOtherBear   Posts: 12 Joined: 10/26/2005 Status: offline There's a difference between the filter and the FIPK. The filter's the cheap 'n easy, it will give you 1-2mpg better, and maybe 1-2 hp better. The FIPK (fuel injection performance kit) I believe is listed to give about 7 extra hp at 4400rpm, although I haven't seen any stats about better mpg for the fipk. I'd say, start with the filter (about $50 retail), go from there. Does anyone know - will the FIPK void the engine warranty ? I know the filter won't, but will the FIPK? (in reply to dakotafootballnick) Post #: 6

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/11/2005 3:46:48 PM    DakotaStone Posts: 3511 Joined: 8/15/2005 Status: offline It won't void the warranty. It has to be proven that the part caused the engine to break down. _____________________________ I own a Charger now and I love it!! (in reply to TheOtherBear) Post #: 7

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/13/2005 1:40:50 AM    snobrdrdan   Posts: 716 Joined: 11/13/2005 Status: offline If anyone else hasn't noticed..... K&N just introduced an AirCharger intake for the 2005 Dakotas....gives a 9hp increase in the V-8 & a 8.5hp increase in the V-6 Almost the same as the 77 Series intake, but it's got a black plastic intake tube and cost about $20 less For the V-8: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1546 For the V-6: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1547 (in reply to DakotaStone) Post #: 8

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/18/2005 3:32:28 PM    TheOtherBear   Posts: 12 Joined: 10/26/2005 Status: offline k, so here's a question. Does it make sense to use a K&N Drop-in air filter with the intake charger, or does the intake thing make the air filter redundant? (in reply to snobrdrdan) Post #: 9

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/18/2005 7:06:06 PM    DakotaStone Posts: 3511 Joined: 8/15/2005 Status: offline Get the intake system. It'll allow your truck to breath a lot easier than just the filter itself. The stock box isn't built for higher volume of air as the Cold Air Intake is. _____________________________ I own a Charger now and I love it!! (in reply to TheOtherBear) Post #: 10

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/19/2005 12:53:53 AM    snobrdrdan   Posts: 716 Joined: 11/13/2005 Status: offline Yeah....it's one or the other: a drop-in filter OR an intake But get the intake....it cost more, but it'll be a noticeable difference in power (9hp to the wheels is a nice gain!) A drop-in filter doesn't do much or anything at all. It's the factory air box/plumbing that's restrictive, not the filter itself. And it won't be a noticeable difference at all. So if you're gonna spend $50 on a drop-in filter...DON'T. Save the money and put the $50 towards a $200-250 intake just my 2 cents (in reply to DakotaStone) Post #: 11

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 11/19/2005 6:33:19 AM    Evolutions   Posts: 18 Joined: 9/22/2005 Status: offline I put a 77 series induction in mine, and am pleased with it so far. Gas mileage is up, little more power. I think inductions are worth the money, but that's just me. (in reply to snobrdrdan) Post #: 12

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 4/19/2008 10:40:06 PM    BrandonMiller   Posts: 92 Joined: 12/21/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: snobrdrdan If anyone else hasn't noticed..... K&N just introduced an AirCharger intake for the 2005 Dakotas....gives a 9hp increase in the V-8 & a 8.5hp increase in the V-6 Almost the same as the 77 Series intake, but it's got a black plastic intake tube and cost about $20 less For the V-8: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1546 For the V-6: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1547 bummer - not ca legal... (in reply to snobrdrdan) Post #: 13

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 4/20/2008 3:05:29 AM    Shibby927 Posts: 694 Joined: 4/28/2007 From: Norwalk, Iowa (Living in Ames) Status: online I keep seeing these ones on ebay from an ebay store called chrome-intakes.  They are only like $60.00 with shipping and they have a k&n filter on them.  They seem to work as a lot of people buy them and there arent many negative feedbacks on the guys selling them.  I think I might try one myself, sounds a whole lot better than $250 to me. Also what kind of spark plugs would you guys reccomend? _____________________________ Inferno Red PWNS Bright Silver Metallic! (in reply to BrandonMiller) Post #: 14

RE: k&n only 6hp gain? - 4/20/2008 8:26:10 AM    superdak05 Posts: 2583 Joined: 3/12/2006 From: ct. Status: offline i purchased my 63 series off of e-bay for 212.00 complete with shipping and i never looked back. easy to install, and being the composite material i was able to relocate my iat sensor. stay away from the chrome intakes, they look nice but create more heat.  Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (2) _____________________________ thats right, i did it so what, cry two tears in a bucket, @#$% it, lets take it to the stage 13.7 / 101.3 in the 1/4 mile (in reply to Shibby927) Post #: 15

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