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Bilstein Shocks K&N Filter: How effective? 850 1995

posted by  okieman1200 on  Tue Mar 25 09:19 CST 2003
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As some will probably mention, the K&N filter dosen't add horsepower, don't be fooled into thinking this. When I bought the car I put a new OEM paper filter in and it runs great, I've heard mixed results about K&N, dont mistake louder intake noise for more power.
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And again, from what I've heard on the board, most people love their Bilsteins, the ride is stiffer than stock, so if you want comfort over sportiness (which from your previous messages i can tell you probably dont) than you'd probably want to go with OEM Boge shocks/struts. In order of decreasing stiffness: Bilstein HD, Koni, Bilstein Touring, Boge Turbo Gas, and Boge Shocks/Struts (OEM for '93 GLT).
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My '93 850, has the same specs (168hp@6300 rpm, 162.3 ft/lbs torque @3300rpm). You'll never reach even 168hp with an automatic, fully floored off a light the sport mode will shift at about 5600rpm, so like maybe 158hp we're probably looking . Either way, I love my 850, I drive in D, have a OEM paper filter, and OEM shocks/struts.
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Matt in MA, '93 850 GLT, matto815@aol.com






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