blackbolt89

does anyone know any ways to prevent getting a cel from putting in their K&N short ram because of the excess oil. i heard some weird stuff, i was thinking just sit it by the radiator in my room and see if that will make a difference, but i want some input from people who actually have the intake on their 2.2 with SAI.

thanks

baggelis

i ve had it for a while now and i havent had a cel so you shouldnt have a problem

blackbolt89

oh alright, with no work on it? cause i heard of some people getting cel from the oil fouling their maf

Fastone

I have the K&N Short ram on my 2.2..I never had a CEL,But after 3 years I looked at the TB,And that had a lot of oil in it..i swaped out to the AEM Dri flow filter..And so far I am happy with it..Nice because there is no oiling it,And cleaning is just as easy..

jschatte

had my k&n on for over a year an have had no problems what so ever

XgunsmokeX

iTrader: (1)

what AEM filter did u get to fit that?

G5Wisz

9 months, no problems with mine.

how often do you guys clean the filters and reoil them?

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

been running my KnN for a month or 2 now, no CELS from it at all, you only get a cell from excess oil if you put and exessive amount of oiil after cleaning it, from factory, the filters comes ready to go

Brenden Griswold

ive been running my K&N CEL FREEEEE for over 6 months now. . . dont oil it so much next time :]

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

i understand gettign oil in the TB and intake ports, but its not from the filter, its from the valve cover, it vents into the intake, all that **** builds up after a while, which is why when ichange my spark plugs i clean my TB, and i just recently cleaned out my intake ports, which had oil all over them, but not form the KnN as i havent had it long enough :p

VRCobalt

Wanna tell us where you got that dryflo from?

There website states coming soon for the 5" inlet dryflo filter

Fastone

Went to my local parts store and got them to order me a filter from AEM..I dont have the part number on me..But just measure the OD of the intake tube..And get the cleaning kit at the same time..I have cleaned mine once so far and it came out clean let it dry put it on and good to go no oil to mess with..

baggelis

those filters are good to go for a few miles anyways but when the time comes for mine im getting AEM dry filter

blackbolt89

so let me get this straight, you all propose that i would be better off with the aem filter if i get the k&n? and would i get a sticker with the k&n and the aem filter?

baggelis

its not like its better its easier maintenance pretty much,if u dont put too much oil on the filter when you clean it you shouldnt have any problems with it, i dont know about AEM but when i got my K&N i got stickers with it

blackbolt89

awesome and did you feel a big difference with the intake or was it like very little. cause i'm looking to finally beat that 99' a4 which usually only sits next to me. will this give me that little extra oomph to finally pass him.

little bit off topic. but does anyone here think a stock 2.2 sedan with just a k&n drop-in be able to outdrag a 03 civic coupe?

Fastone

Yes I got 2 AEM Stickers with the filter...As far as a big power gain no not really,but there will be a noticable differance,And you get the cool noise to go with it...As far as a 03 civic yes you should have np out running him,but is it a SI or base..

blackbolt89

nah it's straight base. hubcaps and everything. both are autos if that would make any difference. i think the best part was when i asked him what size engine he has and he said he doesnt know. LOL. or when i asked if he's ever checked his air filter. he said he doesnt know how. yet he thinks he can beat me. at least i have a clean filter.

ProjectBolt08

the whole reason why some ppl get oil on the MAF is because when they reoil it they use way to much oil... out of the box there is no way oil would get on anything

Fastone

Well keep us posted on you run..And injoy the K&N or AEM,Either way both a good filter..

hoggwild

they make maf cleaner they have it at auto zone

blackbolt89

will keep you guys posted, but the one thing that's still keeping me back is the fact that it's been raining here for days. and worn out michi's and rain = wheelspin. and if anyone is looking for a K&N intake for the 2.2, don't plan on getting it anytime soon. i'm not trying to bash here but i ordered mine through CA, but i made sure that before i put the order through that they HAD it, the guy said sure. we got a bunch in our warehouse. turns out they didn't. it's been a month since i ordered and still no product.

i understand it's not their fault. i called K&N direct before i ordered. they didn't have any. well WTF what manufacturer runs outta their own product. sigh.

but when i get it i will def smack julio and his beat a4 with a fart can. lol

Fastone

That Sucks,They just sent me a replacement tube for my 05 Sunfire..Suprised the did not have yours..

blackbolt89

well see the real problem was that for some strange reason K&N themselves were sold out. they had it everywhere. sold out, sold out. i asked ttr. sold out. modern racing performance? sold out. so i CALLED Cobalt Addiction. sure man we got it. ordered. a week later i get a call. uh yeah. we don't have it. should be in to you by the second week december. really? nah. it better be here monday or ima whoop some asses.

philupondes

thas funny, I just seen one on ebay guy had a 2.4 g/f crashed it so he was parting out a few goodies and her intake happen to be one of them, damn thing is brand NEW looking, boxx and everthing. I got it for $150 free shipping and I cant beleve that i was the only bidder, I was and none else seen it. But good for me. and good luck getting yours. how much did you spend?