who has an upgraded Air Intake?

looking at putting a K&N intake in, I've had them on all my other vehicles, and like them a lot. I think they're well made, and match up well with their intended vehicles....although, they're expesive as hell.
Over $215 usually closer to $250.
Anyone have one in their Blazer? What do you think of it?

I just did my own for my 95, total cost was about 30 bux...(This included making a heatshield)

where did you get it from? take a photo?

Look here for the how-to

http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=778

can't without registering

So register, it's free (and spam free) www.sicgmtrucks.com is formaly s10planet.com

You can get premade ones off of ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7958757201&category=38634

yeah, just tend to think its a safer bet with the K&N kit. but thats why its a lot more dough

safer? You consider 150 more to be safer for the same results?

Comon now, common sense.

You can get premade ones off of ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7958757201&category=38634

Can I get one for a 97? They list 92-95 but the price is hard to beat if they make it for newer trucks.

check on ebay under blazer intake

yes you can get them for almost any vehical and year, josh, k&n's price has nothing to do with their bent aluminum tubing being better then the stuff on e bay, its all about the name, you are paying 200 or more us dollers for the k and n name, not worth it, buy the cheep ass one (the aluminum is the same if not better, and if your looking for a plastic one, theire abs is no better or worse then anyone elses) and if it makes you feel better get the cheep setup and go buy and put a k&n filter on it, same exact results, total cost, 40 ish off e bay and maby what another 40to50 for the filter and filter screen?

This is the best one available.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7957961918&category=38634

This is the best one available.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7957961918&category=38634
nice pick blazerlt :thumbsup: thats the one (sept pu model) i have on the way to my moter

no worries, the engine compartment on the blazer or the PU is the same.

what I meant by "safer" was a better made filter, that lasts longer, and ensures quality.....and has a reputation for it. AND that it's made specifically for your vehicle and you won't have any problems mating it up to stock intake parts. I view the ones on ebay that are about $35-55 as Autozone cheapos. A lot of times when you buy parts (don't get me wrong, I do buy a lot there) from large chains like Autozone, they mass produce parts so that they fit multiple vehicle types and makes. Therefore, sometimes somethings a little too short, or a little too long, or doesnt quite mate up correctly. Thats all I meant. I'm sure they're ok, just meant that I usually go with a product that has a solid reputation of quality if I'm "upgrading". As you yourself did in purchasing you K&N Kit.

That's why I built my own and use a K&N cone filter... Works great...

what I meant by "safer" was a better made filter, that lasts longer, and ensures quality.....and has a reputation for it. AND that it's made specifically for your vehicle and you won't have any problems mating it up to stock intake parts. I view the ones on ebay that are about $35-55 as Autozone cheapos. A lot of times when you buy parts (don't get me wrong, I do buy a lot there) from large chains like Autozone, they mass produce parts so that they fit multiple vehicle types and makes. Therefore, sometimes somethings a little too short, or a little too long, or doesnt quite mate up correctly. Thats all I meant. I'm sure they're ok, just meant that I usually go with a product that has a solid reputation of quality if I'm "upgrading". As you yourself did in purchasing you K&N Kit.

You are seriously mistaken if you think the filter with the ebay kits is lower quality than the K&N.

They are both cotton filters and both will do an excellent job.

But anyhoo, go ahead and purchase the K&N if you want so the extra 150 and the name will make you feel warm and snuggly. ;)

I see you did the same.

Some things to consider:

-SEVERAL of them on Ebay are NOT street legal. Which means, fun when you don't pass inspection without removing and reinstalling it.

-Those on Ebay reccommend you clean them after: 15k miles
-K&N reccommends you clean after: 30-50k miles

-Those on Ebay are meant to be replaced after 60k, with no warranty.
-K&N claim's you shouldn't need to replace them EVER. If on rare chance you do, they come with a 1 million mile, or 10year warrany.

Guess it's up to you....I fail to see where the question is. Rings right up there with a pair of vicegrips as a seat handle.

K&N filters should be washed and reoiled every 15k too.

For the 150 dollar difference , you can buy 5 or 6 cotton gauze cone filters which are IDENTICAL to the K&N. There is not difference.

The only reason I have a K&N is because I got it for $60 used.

All you are paying for is the name bro.

You really need to get your head out of the sand and realise this.

to each his own. I think the reasons I gave are pretty clear. Sorry if you disagree.

I just did a quick search (I might have missed one) on ebay, and couldnt find one that was street legal for that price.
They're that cheap partly because of the name......but also because they don't have to match the same standards as those approved by CARB for street use.
http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#4

If you would rather keep buying a POS replacement filter whenever it needs to be replaced, thats fine. I'd rather have one thats made right the first time, and lasts forever.

And you're wrong about the K&N being washed/oiled every 15k
http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#19

But whatever....we agree to disagree on this one. Not worth arguing over.

to each his own. I think the reasons I gave are pretty clear. Sorry if you disagree.

I just did a quick search (I might have missed one) on ebay, and couldnt find one that was street legal for that price.
They're that cheap partly because of the name......but also because they don't have to match the same standards as those approved by CARB for street use.
http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#4

If you would rather keep buying a POS replacement filter whenever it needs to be replaced, thats fine. I'd rather have one thats made right the first time, and lasts forever.

And you're wrong about the K&N being washed/oiled every 15k
http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#19

But whatever....we agree to disagree on this one. Not worth arguing over.

Wow, you believe anything a company feeds you don't you.

K&N's way and everything lse is illegal. :lol:

somehow, even showing you that one company recommends you clean it early, and the other recommends you clean it once a year, I knew you still would have an answer. King of the internet board.

so one company is cautios and the outher is ignorent, if you live down a dirt/clay road, no matter which filter you have, after x number of months in the same conditions you will have the same buildup on the filters, just because a company says you dont need to wash it or change something untill x amount of miles is stupid, i would was my k and n every three months or so, replace it once every 4 or 5 years, why? because yes it may still do its job as the warrenty says, doesnt mean its doing its job good though

the point is, one lasts longer, and will be replaced at anytime if it goes bad. you can argue it all you want.

ok heres my argument, 40 bucks total for cheap setup, 50 for new k&n filter, total costs 90 usd, k&n setup, 200-300, total costs, atleast 250, simple math shows you have either A. a problem with saving money, or B, your stuck back in elementry where the more you payed for something the better it was

if you're saying get an intake kit elsewhere, and use a K&N filter with it, I don't disagree at all. In fact, thats a smart way to save money and still have a well made/functioning setup. I'd just make sure I was totally confident in the intake kit itself the it fit correctly. Other then that, thats cool.

somehow, even showing you that one company recommends you clean it early, and the other recommends you clean it once a year, I knew you still would have an answer. King of the internet board.

Keep up your attitude, I dare ya.

The fact is you are trying to tell me, AN OWNER OF A K&N FIPK Gen2 INTAKE SYSTEM, that their is somehow so superior, it is worth 200 more than the other setups.

You my fiend, need to get a grip on reality and wake up to believing everything you are told or read on a company's website.

I own the system, and the only reason I do is because I got it cheap and used in good shape.

When it comes to the "street legal" issue, give me a break.

People are making their own homemade setups and you can tell me that they are more street legal that the polished aluminum setups on ebay?

the filter is a mood point.
I gave you a few facts why the K&N is more reliable...and you chose to ignore them.
I don't care WHAT you choose to spend your money on honestly.

Don't you realize theres one of you on every online message board? You're NEVER wrong.

Your lifes ambition is to govern, threaten, and talk down to people who ask questions on this board.

I've seen you do it NUMEROUS times on here. Instead of answering a question, you're rude an obnoxious with your replies, which by the way, doesnt help ANYONE.....

You're most likely a guy who grew up without a life, and being made fun of.....now you're the big man on the message board.
But whatever, throw your weight around "online". With your "I dare ya"

Whatever makes you feel like you're worthe something. Erase this post so noone reads it, and or "ban" me for arguing with the almighty, "BlazerLT" Thats how you people take care of things when you realize you're wrong.

My god, why the hell did you ask the question about intakes if you had your opinion so firmly set in stone.

I was only telling you the truth from an actual K&N owner for cripes sake.

I am not the only one in this thread that had the same opinion and you throw an inferiority complex and carry on like a child when someone is trying to save you money and get you the same performance.

My god, god help me for trying to get you an excellent product and save you money.

I must be out of my mind! :lol:

pretty sure others agree there quite often you're condescending and rude, instead of just being helpful

pretty sure others agree there quite often you're condescending and rude, instead of just being helpful

Since when was a I rude to you.

I was direct and too the point.

Guys, this argument makes about as much sense as farting to stop a whirlwind. Everybody has their own opinion and if they are that adament about it,why argue. It's like beating a dead horse, ya'll ain't getting anywere!!!

You are right, both points have been made.

Thread's closed, let's move on.