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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:14 AM
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iK&N Billet Fuel Filter muy expensivo!

Uh, is this "Billet Fuel Filter" by K&N worth the 70 bucks? Any power increase similiar to thier wonderful air filters, or bs and just go with OEM?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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for $70 you can buy something that will actually net you results, get a fuel pressure regulator, or half of a prom burner.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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its also a POS filter too.......a lot of people have had problems with it
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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Yes, there is definitely no horsepower to be found in a fuel filter. AAMOF, i don't even think you'd consider changing fuel filter styles until you were into a big external pump setup w/ sump anyway. I can't think of any stock fuel lined cars reporting restriction from the filter off the top of my head.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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40-50psi at sustained WOT is 40-50psi regaurdless of the quality of filtration.. it just doesn't make sense in almost any situation for a $70 fuel filter.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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Ok then, F that Shiz.
Thanks guys, OEM it is.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by Ed Maher
...fuel filter. AAMOF, i don't even...
what does AAMOF mean. thats a new one to me.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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As A Mater Of Fact
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Sometimes more expensive and a name doesn't mean better. Just most of the time.
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