Anyone have ideas? Is it worth the money? The dealer says you get 15 more horsepower too.
Orange, 2003 H2
Here is my take on it (and I know how you love hearing my take on it )
The power increase is minimal. Yeah 10 hp at best. Most intake systems that I have read about usually dont do much if anything for the H2 (some say they take away power). BUT remember this is for the H2 - other vehicles are different. So dont do it for the possible increase in hp because it isnt worth it. 300 bucks for 10 hp is kinda silly. Personally, I will be making my own intake, so really the only thing that will cost the most money will be the filter and usually those you can get from 40-100 bucks depending the make and size of the washable filter you get.
Ok, with all that being said, dont do the upgrade for the sake of the power - do it because it allows the engine to breathe better. Do it because the washable filter is usually charged with an oil and that helps keep crap out of your engine better (the stock paper type filters let in alot of junk). Do it because one OEM-type replacement filter is at leat 100 bucks and so if you think cost effectively... for the price of three filters you have better filtration and a life long filter.
Do I think it is worth it... yes. Would I pay that money? No.
(But thats also because I have been building performance cars for decades and know how to put together my own air intake for far less then 300 bucks).
Hope this helped
'03 H2 (name: Big Gulp)
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Ed
Last edited by Easy Ed : 03-11-2014 at 02:32 AM.
I have used K&N "charged" type filters in all my performance cars without any issues.
In fact my 600+ hp S/C'ed Vette is running two and my 600 hp S/C'ed M3 Has one... No issues. (and the Vette's LS engine setup is very similar to the LQ setup in our rigs)
Given I have to also say that these are not a set and forget type of setup, just like an oil change for the engine, every so often you want to pull that filter wash it and re-oil it. I think 2-3 sprays of oil should be enough for a large filter.
'03 H2 (name: Big Gulp)
I also agree if the MAF if having issues there is too much oil on the filter. Although I usually oil the living hell out of my K&N's then use shop towels to suck up the excess and even I have never had MAF issues.
I went with the Volant intake simply because I am constantly checking my filters here in AZ with all the damn dust in the air. The stock air box was a PITA to get the lid on and off so I paid all that money simply for convenience.
Also I added a pre-filter to my Volant oiled filter so absolutely nothing gets through. I love this setup, this was the first non K&N I have ever used. Every vehicle I have owned has or had a K&N either stock replacement or full intake.
Here's my Volant on the 2:
I ran K&N filters in my Harley Davidson Hyper Charger and in my 1994 Dodge Ram 4X4 and did not have any problems
Wanted the OP to be aware of the repercussions of not following manufacturers instructions
Myself, I stuck with stock filter in my H2 for the 106,000 miles
Ed
P.S. One more post on the K&N http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...64&postcount=5
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Last edited by Easy Ed : 03-12-2014 at 02:31 AM.
Myself, I stuck with stock filter in my H2 for the 106,000 miles
Personally I think you should have stuck with your H2 another 106,000 miles too
'03 H2 (name: Big Gulp)
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