Has anyone tried the K&N filter kits for the fx nytro??

[taz1]

Hi i was wondering if it is worth the money for the K&N filter kits for the nytro? I see alot of companies are offering them.???

 

[taz1]

So nobody has tried this setup??

 

[RXKID]

I think the kits have just come out, not sure anyone has had enough snow to really test them, I know siscakid just put a set on his Nytro. PM him and ask him, he has made some test runs.

 

[LazyBastard]

Some people swear by them, others are more realistic. They're right up there with the benefits of snake oil.

There is an airbox on the intake for a number of reasons... 1) tends to keep the snow out, 2) keeps the throttle response LINEAR, 3) provides a vacuum for crankcase evacuation.

Replacing the airbox with just a filter will have this effect; 1) greater chance of getting plugged with snow, 2) throttle response will be non-linear, 3) lack of vacuum against crankcase *** THIS CAN CAUSE OIL CONSUMPTION ***. 4) negligible or no increase in power.

 

[Turk]

I ran em in my nytro but I needed a fuel accelerator. Dynotech showed a 4-5 hp gain with the filters. Using pre-filters I never had any powder ingestion problems. I will be usng em again on my xtx.

 

[DoktorC]

We have a set on the race sled...with the PC. It's not a bolt on kit...once you understand that they work great. I think this sled would give LB a lesson in throttle response lol (I know, I know...you said linear...). With prefilters on the trail snow is not an issue. In the steep and deep I have no idea. An Evac kit will take care of the crankcase vacuum.

Like anything elses filters will need added sled tuning (clutching, added fuel) to see a gain. Once dialed in they are a great addition to the overall package.

 

[NOS-PRO]

I would like to, just never got the time yet.