K & N Air filter for '01 PT Cruiser?????????????

$39.99 plus tax for the filter andfrom then on, $10 plus tax for the
cleaning/oiling kit?
Should I get one for my 2001 Cruiser or should I save my money? I was
told that if you put more air in, you gotta change computer mixture
settings and exhaust to get "more air" out.
Of course Auto Zone sez I should get 2-3 more mpg.

 

I put an offroad version (all that was available) on my 3.5l Intrepid R/T,
and changed nothing at all computer-wise; it is, however, mated with a
straightened-out exhaust system and a MagnaFlow, which is a
straight-through muffler that really cuts down on backpressure.

Works like a dream; metrage (mileage) went up, but moreso, a lot more
power. I mean a lot, too.

Go for it! It's dirt cheap, and it works, which these days is miraculous!

BTW, avoid the 'Tornado' thing; they break easily and get sucked into the
engine.....



SW



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I got one for my stock 05 PT Convertible and it increased the mileage
by about 2-4 mpg. It was getting around 18-20 and now never dips
below 20 and sometimes gets as high as 24, all on regular gas. It is
the 180hp turbo model.

 

Just be aware that the K&N is not as good at filtering dirt out as a
quality paper filter. It's OK to use it, just be aware of the facts and
make an informed decision (know what you are giving up).

Read this study, then decide: http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm

For those who want to read more about the study and K&N's interaction
with the guy who did the study:
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55604

and

http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66536

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

 

Bill,
While I have you on the email, is there anyway to retrofit a
FluidDrive transmission to a standard three speed with overdrive? I
have a 1940 Chrysler Royal with the three speed and would like to get
a FluidDrive. I am disabled now and it is very difficult to keep
pushing the clutch down all the time.
"What do you mean there's no movie?"

 

You're asking about an area that I have no knowledge about whatsoever.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

 

Remember, I don't want to modify the exhaust or anything else. You
did. Should I still get one??

 

I would; you can always easily pull it if it doesn't do what you want it
to.

As for the exhaust mods, all I really did was 'remove the curves,' and I
think that affected the HP and torque more than it did mileage.

Anyway, bonne chance! (good luck!)

And let us know what transpires!


SW


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problem's with the Canadian Shaw's personnel. But prescience pays off and
long as you violate the groups charter, or just Usenet's common decency,
I'll be there to report you. You being a traitor is a especial incentive.