K&N FIPK Installed..........WOW!
Oct 20, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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K&N FIPK Installed..........WOW!
I landed a K&N FIPK today at my local Autozone and couldn't resist. I was reluctant to try it because several people had stated the lost bottom end power when the replaced the stock airbox, and I really didn't want ot lose any more low-end. I unhooked my battery, installed the FIPK, and started it up. First think I noticed was the god-awful drone from my magnaflow muffler had really decreased. I warmed the motor up and then got on it a little from a stoplight and SHAZAM!!! Power power everywhere! Much better than the stock airbox. I got back all the low-end I lost when I put on the magnaflow, and it made my exhaust sound much deeper and the drone was nearly all gone! Best engine mod I think i've done to an LS1 style engine. I could feel and hear a big difference. I think the Thorley headers I have coming and a reprogram will really wake this truck up.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
Oct 21, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GregM
I landed a K&N FIPK today at my local Autozone and couldn't resist. I was reluctant to try it because several people had stated the lost bottom end power when the replaced the stock airbox, and I really didn't want ot lose any more low-end. I unhooked my battery, installed the FIPK, and started it up. First think I noticed was the god-awful drone from my magnaflow muffler had really decreased. I warmed the motor up and then got on it a little from a stoplight and SHAZAM!!! Power power everywhere! Much better than the stock airbox. I got back all the low-end I lost when I put on the magnaflow, and it made my exhaust sound much deeper and the drone was nearly all gone! Best engine mod I think i've done to an LS1 style engine. I could feel and hear a big difference. I think the Thorley headers I have coming and a reprogram will really wake this truck up.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
Man,the best price I found last spring was 246.00 at a local speed shop. I have stock exhaust but the intake sound is very pronounced and it seems to go pretty good at times...depending when/where you hit it.
I like mine too
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Oct 21, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Wow, $189 is a great price. Had mine for about 3 years and I think I paid close to $300 for it from a local speed shop, if I remember correctly. But yea, I'm real happy with it also.
Oct 21, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GregM
I landed a K&N FIPK today at my local Autozone and couldn't resist. I was reluctant to try it because several people had stated the lost bottom end power when the replaced the stock airbox, and I really didn't want ot lose any more low-end. I unhooked my battery, installed the FIPK, and started it up. First think I noticed was the god-awful drone from my magnaflow muffler had really decreased. I warmed the motor up and then got on it a little from a stoplight and SHAZAM!!! Power power everywhere! Much better than the stock airbox. I got back all the low-end I lost when I put on the magnaflow, and it made my exhaust sound much deeper and the drone was nearly all gone! Best engine mod I think i've done to an LS1 style engine. I could feel and hear a big difference. I think the Thorley headers I have coming and a reprogram will really wake this truck up.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
For all the new guys that will someday stumble onto this post using the search, I can highly recommed the FIPK. FWIW I have a 01 Z71 with the only performance mods being a magnaflow muffler at this time. My truck literally leaps from a stop when I punch it now. I know many people have had different results with the FIPK, but my initial reaction is all positive. Autozone sells these for $189.00 as of 10-20-04.
Thanks