K & N vs. Paper Filter

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  1. Jun 13, 2012 at 8:06 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    A test was recently run comparing the horsepower and torque of a SVT 2012 Mustang GT using an OEM paper filter and a K & N filter.

    The results? The paper filter (when new) outperformed the K & N.

    Dyno runs:

    Stock Filter
    381.8HP 372.2TQ
    375.1HP 371.9TQ
    376.1HP 369.3TQ

    K&N Filter
    377.2HP 368.5TQ
    373.0HP 363.7TQ
    368.0HP 361.7TQ

    Read the entire comparison test here:

    SVTPerformance 2012 GT : K&N Replacement Filter Test - SVTPerformance
     
  2. Jun 14, 2012 at 7:17 AM #2
    Storm Rider

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    That kind of put all of K&N's talk of being a better filter on the shelf. Especially when everyone knows their ads say that they add HP.