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**Already Gone** · 07-15-2011, 06:00 PM

I just finished installing a K & N Filtercharger on my 99 Cop Tahoe. I have driven the Tahoe enough to know how it accelerates and feels. At idle I have a touch of a rumble now and cruising it sounds the same. When you walk on it oh boy, that filter makes seat of the pants difference and sounds super as it sucks all that nice cool fresh air. They guarantee 10 to 15 horsepower with these things and I believe it. We will see if my gas mileage improves.

Lee H · 07-15-2011, 06:15 PM

I installed one on my 92 Z71. Yes there is a lot of noise but no noticeable power improvement. Gas mileage improved 2 miles on highway, nothing in town.
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**Already Gone** · 07-15-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

I installed one on my 92 Z71. Yes there is a lot of noise but no noticeable power improvement. Gas mileage improved 2 miles on highway, nothing in town.
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These Cop Tahoes have 255 HP from the factory ( 94/96 LT1 Caprices were 260hp ) so letting it breath may be just what it needed.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-15-2011, 06:43 PM

got one on my tundra v8 ,big difference great gas mileage on freeway ,but when you need that extra little boost its there very responsive

**leddzepp** · 07-15-2011, 06:54 PM

I have them on my 02 Yukon and 03 4Runner, as well as regular K and N air filters on all my carbureted vehicles. Very pleased with them.

ChevLoRay · 07-16-2011, 04:09 PM

Greg, as long as you keep trying to hear the intake sucking air.....you're mileage is gonna become less than what you wanted. But, you and I are old enough to know what is fun and what isn't. Heck, I'm ALMOST grown....not quite, but almost. Life is good.

Dunenutt · 07-16-2011, 04:50 PM

If you haven't had one before, I have two helpful points to a happy K&N...

1, Don't over clean it. It will get gunky looking, but is far from plugging up.

2, Don't over oil it. Remember how it looked when you opened it. Spray it lightly, let it sit, then wipe off all the excess.

**Already Gone** · 07-16-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Greg, as long as you keep trying to hear the intake sucking air.....you're mileage is gonna become less than what you wanted. But, you and I are old enough to know what is fun and what isn't. Heck, I'm ALMOST grown....not quite, but almost. Life is good.

I hear ya, but fun is fun, its like back in the day when you reversed an air cleaner on a 283 2bbl just to hear the air sucking into the motor.

**Already Gone** · 07-16-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

If you haven't had one before, I have two helpful points to a happy K&N...

1, Don't over clean it. It will get gunky looking, but is far from plugging up.

2, Don't over oil it. Remember how it looked when you opened it. Spray it lightly, let it sit, then wipe off all the excess.

Thanks for the tips. I actually bought it used and and was skeptical because I wanted to make sure I got all the parts for it and it was all there including the install instructions and I had it on in just over 2 hours. The filter has some stuff on it but holding it up to the sun and looking from the inside out it is clear. What is this oil you mention do I get that from K & N ?

**leddzepp** · 07-16-2011, 06:15 PM

http://www.performance-air-filters.com/recharger.html

Dunenutt · 07-16-2011, 06:22 PM

What he said^^^.

It should be red/pink. And clean it with the stuff that comes in the kit.

07-15-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	K & N Filtercharger I just finished installing a K & N Filtercharger on my 99 Cop Tahoe. I have driven the Tahoe enough to know how it accelerates and feels. At idle I have a touch of a rumble now and cruising it sounds the same. When you walk on it oh boy, that filter makes seat of the pants difference and sounds super as it sucks all that nice cool fresh air. They guarantee 10 to 15 horsepower with these things and I believe it. We will see if my gas mileage improves. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..

07-15-2011, 06:15 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,175	Re: K & N Filtercharger I installed one on my 92 Z71. Yes there is a lot of noise but no noticeable power improvement. Gas mileage improved 2 miles on highway, nothing in town. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have all original numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-15-2011, 06:43 PM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: K & N Filtercharger got one on my tundra v8 ,big difference great gas mileage on freeway ,but when you need that extra little boost its there very responsive __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-15-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,237	Re: K & N Filtercharger I have them on my 02 Yukon and 03 4Runner, as well as regular K and N air filters on all my carbureted vehicles. Very pleased with them. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-16-2011, 04:09 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: K & N Filtercharger Greg, as long as you keep trying to hear the intake sucking air.....you're mileage is gonna become less than what you wanted. But, you and I are old enough to know what is fun and what isn't. Heck, I'm ALMOST grown....not quite, but almost. Life is good. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-16-2011, 04:50 PM	#7
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: K & N Filtercharger If you haven't had one before, I have two helpful points to a happy K&N... 1, Don't over clean it. It will get gunky looking, but is far from plugging up. 2, Don't over oil it. Remember how it looked when you opened it. Spray it lightly, let it sit, then wipe off all the excess.

07-16-2011, 06:15 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,237	Re: K & N Filtercharger http://www.performance-air-filters.com/recharger.html __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-16-2011, 06:22 PM	#11
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: K & N Filtercharger What he said^^^. It should be red/pink. And clean it with the stuff that comes in the kit.



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