I plan on getting a K&N drop in when they make one domesically for the 09 Fits. I had one in my last car for 10 years. Never had to replace it, just clean it a few times. It always worked great, no problems.

 

A K&N filter is available now Part # 33-2422. K&N Air Filter, Air Intake and Oil Filter by Vehicle Search

 

Nice find!! $46 bucks shipped, not bad! +1

 

pics of the filament when installed?

 

Pretty good price... and a good option for us that live in Cali with the smog nazi's

 

Agreed. No use trying to pick up HP on a 1.5 liter four cylinder. Any and every mod decreases reliability.

 

I will try and snap some when mine comes in next week.

Not trying to pick any power, but I'll never have to replace this filter ever, and for $46 shipped is not a bad investment IMO.

 

I have the KN drop in...

bought it b/c i needed to replace the air filter anyway...

I didnt put stickers on, so i dont feel the affect yet.

 

I guess that is another way to look at it. I agree. Clean it every 5k or so and you will make your money back and then some.

 

You may want to save an old filter and put it back in. If you take your care into the dealer with a non OEM they may blame it for any issues or say you voided the warranty. That's why I won't get another chevy

 

Magnuson/Moss act - Limitations if you damage something you void the warranty. If a bad dealer repair center deceides to say you put in an air filter that has oil in it and then claims it damaged a sensor or something else you have to disprove it. I know I have had to deal with it before.

 

You'd have to be a bumbling idiot to hydrolock an engine from applying too much oil to an air filter.

 

I will definetly hold on to the stocker if any warranty work needs to be done. It takes about a minute to put the old filter back in and it saves any hassles from the dealer.

Yes intakes are nice but, IMO the dollar amount spent per horse is not worth it to buy an intake. I do have to say that the engine sound with an intake is the only nice thing about it. If a supercharger kit ever comes out for the GE Fit that intake will more than likely not be compatible and that's $200 in the hole I wasted. I've been around to many modded n/a cars to know that the money spent on an intake is not worth it until your making some serious horsepower with internal engine work (ported heads/intake/cams).

I'd rather put money in to wheels and suspension items that you can actually feel and get your money's worth.

 

+1
No oiled gauze will ever filter as good as a paper filter.
ISO 5011 Duramax Air Filter Test Report

 

Anybody have any actual dyno numbers on the filter change, rather than 'buttometer' measures?
I'm skeptical; Honda has already found the easy hp.
Moon

 

Theres no way to dyno a filter. Most dyno's vary 2-3% each run, which is about 2-3 hp in a fit so theres no way to tell if the filter was the cause for the change in numbers or was it just variation in the dyno.

 

K&N Replacement Air Filter 33-2422


Performance GoldŽ Oil Filter HP-1010

 

Thanks for the comeback, and you actually answered my question!
Moon

 

Here are the pics of the K&N installed:

Stock filter for comparison:


K&N:


K&N side pic which is a lot thinner than stock:


K&N installed:


Removed top chamber lid for extra air flow:


The K&N fit great as it should. I removed the top of the first chamber box which is held on by two screws. In the box, in the bottom left corner is a small opening that can now be used to pull extra air in instead of redirecting air which acts as a intake silencer. With that top removed the car now has a SMALL but noticeable growl under hard acceleration. The opening is very small and far away from the engine that I am not to concerned about any hot air being drawn in (no more than an open element aftermarket intake would).

*Just a side note: The MAF sensor is housed in the upper air box of the filter housing so handle with care.

For $50 bucks not a bad deal and I'll never have to replace it. I don't expect any major power gain, but I'd be happy with a 1 MPG gain. The Fit is a very efficient car already I'm just helping her breathe a little easier now.

 

1 year so far with my K&N filter and no problems. Just an FYI.