K&N Filters, Any proof they are better?

K&N Filters, Any proof they are better?

12-28-2001, 11:34 PM

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RKelly

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K&N Filters, Any proof they are better?

Happy Holidays to all!
It's time for a new air filter on my '99. My typical philosophy on this truck is to wait until the original part wears out, then replace it (and upgrade if possible/necessary).
So before I buy a Mopar air filter, can anybody say that there is a better alternative?
I see the K&N filters mentioned a lot, but is there proof that they are better? Anybody have hard facts?
Is there another alternative I should be investigating?
Thanks in advance.
Ray

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