K & N filters

AO_hitech wrote:
One thing I haven't't seen, is any proof that allowing more "dirt" past the air filter causes any wear or damage to the engine. It may seem like something that must cause problems, but without proof that it does all the tests showing the amount of dirt allowed through mean nothing.

More air flow does equate to more power produced, generally speaking. I have plenty of personal evidence for that. I know that to be true.

All that said, I have never purchased a K&N air filter.

The problem with dirt, or very fine particulate matter, is the gumming up in the intake....my LLY has a thin film of oil from the PCV system, that would be one gummy mess. Also, the dirt going through the turbine blades is not good at all. I know first hand from flying in the Middle East, it is bad for the turbine blades!!

Cale