k&n x-stream lids... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ocbaud · 10-15-2004, 01:46 AM

i'm wanting to get one.

has anyone seen what the polished ones look like, in person??

86 Red_Bowtie · 10-15-2004, 02:11 PM

My Dad has one on his truck. It is a good finish to the K&N filter and it helps to align the air flow, along with the 4" x 14" filter that we use. He has the polished one and it has a finish on it that is real close to a chrome finish.

Tom · 10-15-2004, 09:13 PM

If your going for performance and not looks spend the money on a stubstack instead, at least that thing is dyno'd to actually help with the airflow

86 Red_Bowtie · 10-15-2004, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

If your going for performance and not looks spend the money on a stubstack instead, at least that thing is dyno'd to actually help with the airflow

We have one of those to and it is just sitting in the basement because it didn't make a noticeable differnce

Tom · 10-16-2004, 05:26 AM

Noticable? I don't think either of these products will do that for you. We're talking about 5hp max or so....

86 Red_Bowtie · 10-16-2004, 02:52 PM

Your right neithere of these products will do that.

ocbaud · 10-16-2004, 02:56 PM

i'm getting it because i love the way they look.

even if it didnt improve performance at all, i think it looks better.

RockHQ · 10-16-2004, 03:02 PM

If you take a look at the 2004 PHR engine masters challenge you'll notice the rules required a 14x3" commercially available air filter and housing but did not allow filtered lids eg. the x-stream. The official results have not been published yet but i heard Jon Kaase's SBF put out nearly 800 horsepower.

Huge waste of money IMO, unless you really dig the looks.

C&C Chevy · 10-16-2004, 10:18 PM

oc, is this what your talking about?

CT-Truckster · 10-17-2004, 01:51 AM

I like these new(I guess they are new) accel air cleaners, but they are mighty expensive
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...03&prmenbr=361

ocbaud · 10-17-2004, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

oc, is this what your talking about?

no.

i either want that one, or the one with the polished trim

C&C Chevy · 10-17-2004, 01:12 PM

This is the best pic I can find.

Not bad for $65.

cliffsta · 10-17-2004, 01:18 PM

yeah i figure when i next change my air filter and PCV and other piece with that im gonna spring for a K&N. Just a regular K&N.

Tom · 10-17-2004, 06:38 PM

that accel one is sweet......

10-15-2004, 01:46 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	k&n x-stream lids... i'm wanting to get one. has anyone seen what the polished ones look like, in person??

10-15-2004, 02:11 PM	#2
86 Red_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wichita,KS Posts: 698	My Dad has one on his truck. It is a good finish to the K&N filter and it helps to align the air flow, along with the 4" x 14" filter that we use. He has the polished one and it has a finish on it that is real close to a chrome finish. __________________ Sean Midwest All Truck Nationals, Riverside, MO - 2008 - 2015

10-15-2004, 09:13 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,750	If your going for performance and not looks spend the money on a stubstack instead, at least that thing is dyno'd to actually help with the airflow __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

10-16-2004, 05:26 AM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,750	Noticable? I don't think either of these products will do that for you. We're talking about 5hp max or so.... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

10-16-2004, 02:52 PM	#6
86 Red_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wichita,KS Posts: 698	Your right neithere of these products will do that. __________________ Sean Midwest All Truck Nationals, Riverside, MO - 2008 - 2015

10-16-2004, 02:56 PM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm getting it because i love the way they look. even if it didnt improve performance at all, i think it looks better.

10-16-2004, 03:02 PM	#8
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	If you take a look at the 2004 PHR engine masters challenge you'll notice the rules required a 14x3" commercially available air filter and housing but did not allow filtered lids eg. the x-stream. The official results have not been published yet but i heard Jon Kaase's SBF put out nearly 800 horsepower. Huge waste of money IMO, unless you really dig the looks. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

10-16-2004, 10:18 PM	#9
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	oc, is this what your talking about? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-17-2004, 01:51 AM	#10
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	I like these new(I guess they are new) accel air cleaners, but they are mighty expensive http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...03&prmenbr=361

10-17-2004, 01:12 PM	#12
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	This is the best pic I can find. Not bad for $65. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

10-17-2004, 01:18 PM	#13
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah i figure when i next change my air filter and PCV and other piece with that im gonna spring for a K&N. Just a regular K&N. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-17-2004, 06:38 PM	#14
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,750	that accel one is sweet...... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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