Returned K&N FIPK

AZ1500 · August 17, 2003

After installing the FIPK, I wasn't very impressed with the fit and finish of the product. The airbox rubber molding didn't make contact with the underside of the hood, thus allowing hot air from the engine bay to be drawn into the filter intake. The intake tube connection at the throttle body was piss poor and didn't leave much room for a solid seal. Lots of noise under hard acceleration. Anyway, took it back and reinstalled the factory box with K&N filter. The Volant looks like it may be a better system so far as quality and offers a true coldair box similar to the factory unit.

tmf6902 · August 17, 2003

I'm pretty sure that the noise is somewhat normal. Mine makes a sucking sounds when I accelerate hard. There are no leaks. My friends ram sounded like it was supercharged. I guess it's all in what you like.

Sorry bout that though, atleast the took it back.

chevy38fan · August 17, 2003

my dad's truck with the K&N FIPK on it also sounds like it has a turbo on it. sounds pretty cool actually, lol. His is the open box, which kind of defeats the purpose of a true cold air intake.. I told him to go with volant, but he wouldn't listen.

AZ1500 · August 17, 2003

Yeah, my guess is that they all produce close to the same hp/tq gains. I guess you go with whatever flips your skirt!

toddoughty · August 31, 2003

UPD (NSV) I had did the same. Bunch of noise and lose low end torque. Sent that motha back.

I run a drop in filter now and compared to the whole kit, I am satisfied, allthough I imagine it is the same as stock.

350vortec · August 31, 2003

Ive had both the K&N fipk and the what I have now the volant,and the volant is soooo much better and it fits right .Plus it is a true cool air intake

hcvone · September 16, 2003

I got rid of my K&N FIPK and replaced it with the Volant, very happy with the Volant

Knockin' & Pingin' 1 · October 10, 2003

I agree with the K&N fit & finish problems... had a FIPK GEn II on my 1997 Dodge Dakota... the plastic intake tube broke at the throttle body, had to get a new one... then the conical filter tore at the rubber connection to the intake tube... was NOT worth the money and had to reinstall factory air box! Volant product is MUCH better w/fit & finish.