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How difficult to fit in is the bigger MAF housing together with a K&N filter? Recommend K&N?

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Default How difficult to fit in is the bigger MAF housing together with a K&N filter? Recommend K&N?

I remember reading somewhere that free-flow filters were not good for our engines?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Yeah, all over the FAQ and archives. Just maybe.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Just stick with the stock air filter
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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you need supporting tuning to change the MAF housing.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Yep, was told the file was going to be specific for the bigger MAF.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Any specifics?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Default simply over oiling the KN will eventually kill your MAF aside from the fact that the

KN lets more dirt into your engine.
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So can the bigger MAF be installed no prob. while keeping the stock air filter?
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Can you provide a link to bigger MAF install?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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