replacement filter for K&N FIPK

[werewolf]

when I bought my car it came with a K&N FIPK already installed. Does anyone know of a better filter to use without haveing to swap the entire package over? Thanks for the info as this is one more thing that I may change on my Z28.

[The Guz]

Straight from k&n's site

Part 57-3022-2 Product Specifications
Product Style: 57 Series FIPK
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 14.73 HP @ 5300 RPM
Type: Gen II
Replacement Filter: RF-1050
Street Legal In All US States: Yes
TUV Approved (Europe): No
Weight: 12.4 lb (5.6 kg)
Product Box Length: 35.5 in (902 mm)
Product Box Width: 13.25 in (337 mm)
Product Box Height: 10.5 in (267 mm)

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=RF-1050

[werewolf]

sorry I should have been more specific. I would like to get away from the oiled filter but like the open element design this has. When I clean this filter I basically take the car off line for a day to do it right. That is not a big deal but if I could get a better reusable filter that works for this system I would like to go that way. However if not I will use the K&N till I find a system I like later.

[Eganslp]

I would love to sell mine!! I hate it!!! It would work best for the T/a's with true ram air. The reason I state this is bc if you ever look at and SS type hood it only has (4) 1"x2-1/4" holes. . I had to cut my hood to open it up. So that the filter itself wasn't blocking those four small holes. I can post pics of what I mean. I you guys want, but (OP)..... I would look into selling it and buying a FTP 104mm lid. That's just my .02$!!!! Bc that's my next route.

[Sarge]

I replaced one of my KN's with a Amsoil and one with a AEM DryForce.
http://www.amsoil.com/a/catalog.aspx
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/AEM-28-20042DK-Dryflow-Performance-Filter/dp/B001DX7J0M[/ame]

Silicon went down in both vehicles UOA's.

[Eganslp]

^^^hey Sarge, does that filter have a 3" or 4" opening on it??? Also I'm switching to amsoil tomorrow. I'll be ordering it off line. So what type should I buy? I know I need 10w-30 synthetic. But what kind I have 55k on her? Extended life or something? And could I get T56 tranny oil from them too? Or just stick with dextron 3!? Lastly, do they have 80w-90 non synthetic gear oil? That I may put in the moser rear(Detroit locker).

(sry for the thread jack & and so many questions)

& thank you Sarge in advance for the advice. I'm tryna do all this Tom. on my day off!!!

[Sarge]

Mine were 4''.....But they have all kinds of sizes......

I would go with 10-30 OE Amsoil.
Your T56 is built for synchromesh fluid
I really like the Amsoil 75-110 for the punkin'......has the resitance of 75-90 but excellent protection and film strength.

[Eganslp]

thank you Sarge!!! I'm just wondering tho. I have RP synchromesh in there now, but I don't like it. it shifts like shit and gets hot as f^*%!!! so you think I should still use a synchromesh instead of an ATF by amsoil.

[Cutlass]

ATF or Synchromesh should work. they came with ATF from the factory. If the sychromesh isn't working for you, then drain it out and try ATF

[Eganslp]

will do thanks cutlass

[jwalters]

I always had good luck with my KN just don't over do it when re-oiling