K&N filters debunked, OEM filters are better?

[g0ldm4g3]

Question.

Wouldn't the K&N show more HP, even without a tune?
Since it filters less than dry filters.. allowing more air?

 

[1bad_fx45]

in a modern engine, the surface area of oem paper filter has been designed to provide optimum airflow at wot even when moderately dirty. by adding a less restrictive filter or having no filter at all does nothing to improve performance. most n/a bolt-on mods on the market don't increase significant airflow requirement to make oem filter a bottleneck.

 

[jncarnagez]

I know there is a oil filter that's reusable but it's $$$$$$

 

[myl168]

went with the "dry" airaid synthmax, since the paper one didn't fit.

 

[neitjnf]

I'm using AEM dryflow drop-ins

 

[Obsedian]

Thanks for the clip, despite the fact that it is not fully controlled test results still show big time the myth over these after market air filters.
Obsedian.