What is the diff. between these 2 filter kits?

[imsuperman]

I saw this one at rpmoutlet.com for $98.

And this one for $169.00?

This is K&N Part number: 57-2545 FIPK

They look like they would do the samething but one is $70 cheaper.

 

[Petzuk]

Looks like rpmoutlet is offering a home made heat shield along with a K&N filter. The filter is not the same one that's in the FIPK from K&N. The end is not made of metal.

I just installed the FIPK. It appears from your pix that the rpmoutlet kit is missing the two mounting points that K&N includes (one to the fender and one to the radiator corner). I'd also be concerned about the integrity of the filter mount adaptor. It may not be a tight seal.

Just my .02

 

[svtxchinoy]

The one from rpmoutlet doesn't have the infamous donut neither. The donut seems to be the magic behind the FIPK.

 

[caveman6666]

The cheaper one has no provision for holding the filter/MAF assembly in place.

 

[imsuperman]

Shouldn't the 4 bolts that attach to the Mass Air be enough? Maybe the picture is missing some parts.

 

[imsuperman]

ttt

 

[KOOY]

what is the part number for the drop-in K&N filter. A pic is greatly appreciated. I went to a local store, there are tons of K&Ns.

 

[imsuperman]

Has anyone tried this one yet? http://rpmoutlet.com/03macc.htm