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Hi all. My SS is bone stock, and I was thinking of putting in just a K&N filter to aid in preformance. The problem is that I've been told by the dealer and others that the K&N will break apart and screw up the MAF sensor. Any thoughts on just a filter replacement? Thanks
-------------------- '02 Blue SS, SLP #0397 Commemorative Portfolio, Front Mats Custom Rear Deck Mat, Key Fobs Dash Plaque Posts: 60 | From: Ellicott City, Md. | Registered: Mar 2002
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I've used a K&N filter in my '99 SS with no problems (both with the stock and SLP airlids). You may need to use an add-on gasket, supplied by K&N, to make a proper seal to the airbox lid. I bought my filter before the gasket was available, so I used oil resistant, adhesive backed, foam weather stripping to seal the lid to the filter.
Posts: 2359 | From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 2001
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Dante, I have a K&N filter and a LS1 lid. No problems at all. I have a 99 and 34K miles. Dealer is jsut trying to keep you buying paper filters for a ridiculous price from them.
Posts: 5946 | From: Litchfield, NH, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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I agree with all the aforementioned. I have a Y2K SS and a Whisper Lid and K&N...no problems!
-------------------- 2000 SS #31, SSOA M00-0031, Cal. plate 00 SS, Ebony black T-Top coupe/onyx black leather, DG Motorsports carbon fiber grill insert with SS logo, power seat, Monsoon CD, M6, !CAGS, Lou's Short Stick, Mobil 1 with engine plaque and filler cap, Whisper Lid, K&N filter, ASR, Bilsteins, BMR shock tower brace, Auburn high torque diff, SLP cat-back dual duals, SLP Y-pipe, chrome ZR-1 5-spoke wheels with SS inserts, GT Cross-Drilled Rotors, B.F. Goodrich G-Force KD's, RS Front Skirts, chromed hood insert, SS mats, cover, dash plaque, key fobs, SSOA car blanket, SLP silver logo plaque opposite SS logo on rear fascia, custom pinstriping on hood scoop, "Camaro" and #31 on rear fascia ...plus Zaino clean! Posts: 350 | From: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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-------------------- 2000 SS #31, SSOA M00-0031, Cal. plate 00 SS, Ebony black T-Top coupe/onyx black leather, DG Motorsports carbon fiber grill insert with SS logo, power seat, Monsoon CD, M6, !CAGS, Lou's Short Stick, Mobil 1 with engine plaque and filler cap, Whisper Lid, K&N filter, ASR, Bilsteins, BMR shock tower brace, Auburn high torque diff, SLP cat-back dual duals, SLP Y-pipe, chrome ZR-1 5-spoke wheels with SS inserts, GT Cross-Drilled Rotors, B.F. Goodrich G-Force KD's, RS Front Skirts, chromed hood insert, SS mats, cover, dash plaque, key fobs, SSOA car blanket, SLP silver logo plaque opposite SS logo on rear fascia, custom pinstriping on hood scoop, "Camaro" and #31 on rear fascia ...plus Zaino clean! Posts: 350 | From: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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I'm about to buy a package deal from ls1motorsports. You get the Lid, K&N filter, and MAF for $299. I agree with everyone else here, these filters are far superior to a paper filter and will not harm your car.
The dealer is giving you usnsubstantiated urban legend.
Ryan
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Used to Have: 2000 Camaro SS #4038. Onyx black / Ebony leather. 6 speed with all GM factory options. Y2Y package; Bilstein, dual/dual, ZR1 chrome wheels, plaques,mats and synthetics. Stock Dyno: 309rwhp 328rwtq
Posts: 149 | From: Seattle, Washington | Registered: Feb 2001
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I've had a K&N filter in my SS since new.Its a 1999,bought new in Dec.1998 and had NO PROBLEMS. Just install your K&N filter and ENJOY!!!
Posts: 173 | From: Nashua,NH USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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