JLT vs. K&N

[Trevor M]

Looking for air filter and was wondering which one was better and if people who have these filters could tell me how they are. Just looking for a good price and some easy hp gain. Thanks!

[Juice]

I'm so glad you asked! This has definitely not been covered here before, thank you for bringing it up. Damn, I wish I would have thought of this.

[SC Cheesehead]

Looking for air filter and was wondering which one was better and if people who have these filters could tell me how they are. Just looking for a good price and some easy hp gain. Thanks!

Want nice sound, add a JLT or K&N. Want increased HP, look elsewhere.

FWIW, Roush designed the OEM airbox, and it flows quite well, you could put a drop in K&M filter element, and that would improve air flow somewhat, but don't expect big gains.

Spend your money on an SCT tuner and a good tune from either Mo's Speed Shop or Lidio (Alternative Automotive). THAT will get you those easy hp gains you're looking for. A tune is THE BEST single mod you can do to your car if you're staying NA.

[DOOM]

I'm so glad you asked! This has definitely not been covered here before, thank you for bringing it up. Damn, I wish I would have thought of this.

LMAO!!! :rofl:

[Trevor M]

wow.......thanks. We got a real jokester!



I'm so glad you asked! This has definitely not been covered here before, thank you for bringing it up. Damn, I wish I would have thought of this.

[MrBluGruv]

wow.......thanks. We got a real jokester!


Nah, but really, it has kinda been beaten to death around here.

Long of the short of it: with the price drops in K&N FIPK's to almost exactly the point of the JLTs, it becomes literally a matter of preference for looks. I think you'd find that for this car, as well as many modern cars, these short-ram intakes do little in terms of serious power gains anyways, at least by themselves.

[CBT]

Looking for air filter and was wondering which one was better and if people who have these filters could tell me how they are. Just looking for a good price and some easy hp gain. Thanks!
Had both, liked the JLT better. Sound, price, seat o' the pants, all better with JLT. K&N has smoother lines, less parts. (Now I have a half-n-half hybrid.)

[Trevor M]

Sorry didnt realize how many people asked about it! ive only seen k&n posts.... oh well now i know. thanks haha:bows:

[dohc324ci]

Yes use the search function. This topic has been covered many many many times. Did I say many?

For the record I have a hybrid JLT elbow & 4" intake tube with a K&N shield and filter. Having had both I would say the K&N is a better quality kit but both perform the intended purpose. I had to get the K&N because I live in Cali (CARB EO#).

[Siege]

I prefer the solid intake tube of the K&N.

More of my thoughts here:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78037&page=2

[Paul T. Casey]

Just my 2 cents, Mr. Tucker's CAI is head and shoulders above the K&N.