I just put this on yesterday. K&N part # 77-1560KTK. I wasn't sure if this would fit the '14, but it went right on without issue.
At WOT it's loud. Really, really loud. Like a screaming banshee. Driving around town in ECO mode you can hear a slight growl, whereas before I could hardly hear any engine noise at all.
I can't notice a difference at all. Even if you get about 10 hp and 10 lb ft of torque like the manufacturer claims (which is a hotly debated topic), I don't think anyone can feel the difference on a 290 hp motor with their butt dyno.
It's pretty loud though. I'm not sure I like how much the volume level went up. I expected a noticeable increase, but not that much! LOL
Congrats on the new purchase!!! Mine is officially 9 days old now.
You can mathematically demonstrate an improvement associated with the improved air flow (improved laminar flow - resulting from the removal of those chambers on the OEM duct - smaller static pressure). As for sucking hot air from the air compartment, I am skeptical; I expect an increased IAT to negate any advantages associated with the pipe.
The key is in the IAT, could be rong but I thought the K&N box had its own barrier sealed to the hood when down and it is drawing in air from over the radiator support like the stock airbox.
If so I would expect an IAT rise of no more than 15F-20F above OAT over 50 mph (best after a cold start, after a hot soak it may take a while to stabilize. Biggest issue is the hot air coming off the radiator.
Do you have a way to read IAT/OAT ?
Think it will take a 180F thermostat and reprogrammed fans to really work.
BTW is the tube supported/dimpled so it does not rub the cam cover or wiring ?
That sounds so good:thumbsup:
Here is my '12 with the windows down going under an overpass...or is it under and underpass?
and 2 less gears...factory exhaust too btw
Hey question for you guys that have put this on. I have a 2014 3.6 limited, just installed and yes, this sounds and feels pretty awesome. I've noticed though that when really hitting it, especially around 60-70mph I hear a bit of a rattle or popping. I checked the entire install again, made sure everything is tight...but still hear it a bit. Has anyone else had this issue and what did you do to correct it?