I just got me a 2002 Escalade AWD 6.0, it was running really rough when i first bought it, but after some well-deserved TLC and many parts replaced in a span of a year and 10k later this truck is a rig for sure, the AWD system is great and the power, well after i upgraded to a 250 amp Alternator and plugs, wires new MAF and TPS, fuel filter etc etc. its hauls A**!!! It kind of scares me sometimes. but i i always noticed after 3 to 4 months in has that slower acceleration and late power delivery, its not a reduced power mode, but after really thinking about it I never thought to replace it with a K&N, well this Friday on my payday. I will treat my truck and myself a K&N, and she'll tell me immediately if she likes it or not!! lol early 2000's luxury truck has a mind of her own. I love her!! XD
I've been using K&N filters for over 50 years and haven't had an issue. Air filtration used to be done with an oil bath system and they worked well, but were messy on the maintenance aspect which caused a lot of them to not get serviced, so they started with the throwaway paper elements. K&N filter system was designed by a desert racer that got tired of sand going through the paper destroying his engines.
@warrenlucier5796 Air filtration used to be done with an oil bath system and they worked well, is an excellent point. I have never conceded the two situation in the same function but is absolutely true. Thank you very much for watching!
If it is not a true "cold air system" and is only a pipe with a filter on the end it is a waste of time and money. sucking hot air from your engine compartment will reduce mileage and power and also damage you engine over time.
@russellaustin4988 "not a true "cold air system" and is only a pipe with a filter" Probably an oversimplification on my part. The size and flow characteristics are 100% priority to not encounter an issue requiring aftermarket / modified tuning. Again, it is definitely an engineered system as stated in the video. Simply removing the filter on the OE enclosure will cause most letemodel vehicle to no operate corrctly. "it is a waste of time and money" Seams simple. Don't buy one. The OE systems work great. "sucking hot air from your engine compartment" The systems I have draws air from he OE supply location so that is a mute point or Ford did a terible job. "will reduce mileage and power" That was addressed. What sort of reduction did you see in your milage changing from an OE system? "damage you engine over time" (your) Also addressed at 112,000 miles with no issues. I will be glad to update that at 200,000K miles. What sort or life expectancy issues have you experience when changing from an OE induction system? Thanks much for watching!
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Totally agree. To me, the main motive is really that throaty growl. I wanna hear the beast.
@compassandradio6261Thank you very much for watching!
I just got me a 2002 Escalade AWD 6.0, it was running really rough when i first bought it, but after some well-deserved TLC and many parts replaced in a span of a year and 10k later this truck is a rig for sure, the AWD system is great and the power, well after i upgraded to a 250 amp Alternator and plugs, wires new MAF and TPS, fuel filter etc etc. its hauls A**!!! It kind of scares me sometimes. but i i always noticed after 3 to 4 months in has that slower acceleration and late power delivery, its not a reduced power mode, but after really thinking about it I never thought to replace it with a K&N, well this Friday on my payday. I will treat my truck and myself a K&N, and she'll tell me immediately if she likes it or not!! lol early 2000's luxury truck has a mind of her own. I love her!! XD
@DeadEnDCrew that is what we like to hear! Keep building and enjoying.
Thank you very much for watching!
I've been using K&N filters for over 50 years and haven't had an issue. Air filtration used to be done with an oil bath system and they worked well, but were messy on the maintenance aspect which caused a lot of them to not get serviced, so they started with the throwaway paper elements. K&N filter system was designed by a desert racer that got tired of sand going through the paper destroying his engines.
@warrenlucier5796 Air filtration used to be done with an oil bath system and they worked well, is an excellent point. I have never conceded the two situation in the same function but is absolutely true.
Thank you very much for watching!
If it is not a true "cold air system" and is only a pipe with a filter on the end it is a waste of time and money. sucking hot air from your engine compartment will reduce mileage and power and also damage you engine over time.
@russellaustin4988 "not a true "cold air system" and is only a pipe with a filter"
Probably an oversimplification on my part.
The size and flow characteristics are 100% priority to not encounter an issue requiring aftermarket / modified tuning.
Again, it is definitely an engineered system as stated in the video. Simply removing the filter on the OE enclosure will cause most letemodel vehicle to no operate corrctly.
"it is a waste of time and money"
Seams simple. Don't buy one. The OE systems work great.
"sucking hot air from your engine compartment"
The systems I have draws air from he OE supply location so that is a mute point or Ford did a terible job.
"will reduce mileage and power"
That was addressed. What sort of reduction did you see in your milage changing from an OE system?
"damage you engine over time" (your)
Also addressed at 112,000 miles with no issues.
I will be glad to update that at 200,000K miles.
What sort or life expectancy issues have you experience when changing from an OE induction system?
Thanks much for watching!