Question on K&N Air Filter Fitting Issue

drockwell742 · 05-06-2015, 08:14 PM

I purchased K&N Air Filters for my 2014 370z. When they arrived, they simply did not fit in the space available. I have used K&N Air Filters on all other family cars for years with no issues and I was very surprised. If you have a suggestion for another brand of filter to use, please share as I would like to upgrade from the factory units that came with the car. Thank you!

SwissCheese · 05-06-2015, 10:26 PM

The K&N filters are definitely more snug than the stock ones. Another popular brand that a lot of members use is aFe.

MR.nismo · 05-06-2015, 10:42 PM

What is the part number for the K&N that you ordered? Not to insult anyone, but did you get the correct part?
Is the same number for the 350Z and the 370Z, PN 33-2399.
I had them since I had my 350 and they went straight into the 370. A bit snug but not so much of a deal. Once in place they were flat against the filter housing, so is not like they were "bent" or "improperly installed" once in place.

BC416 · 05-07-2015, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drockwell742

I purchased K&N Air Filters for my 2014 370z. When they arrived, they simply did not fit in the space available. I have used K&N Air Filters on all other family cars for years with no issues and I was very surprised. If you have a suggestion for another brand of filter to use, please share as I would like to upgrade from the factory units that came with the car. Thank you!

OP - they are def more snug than the factory filters but I just put a set of K&Ns drop-ins on my car a week ago and they fit fine. Pay attention to how the stock ones come out and put the K&Ns in the same way.

drockwell742 · 05-15-2015, 08:30 PM

Thank you!

05-06-2015, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
drockwell742 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: cincinnati Posts: 5 Drives: Black Cherry M6 Rep Power: 12	Question on K&N Air Filter Fitting Issue I purchased K&N Air Filters for my 2014 370z. When they arrived, they simply did not fit in the space available. I have used K&N Air Filters on all other family cars for years with no issues and I was very surprised. If you have a suggestion for another brand of filter to use, please share as I would like to upgrade from the factory units that came with the car. Thank you!

05-06-2015, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 68	The K&N filters are definitely more snug than the stock ones. Another popular brand that a lot of members use is aFe. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

05-06-2015, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 52 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 15	What is the part number for the K&N that you ordered? Not to insult anyone, but did you get the correct part? Is the same number for the 350Z and the 370Z, PN 33-2399. I had them since I had my 350 and they went straight into the 370. A bit snug but not so much of a deal. Once in place they were flat against the filter housing, so is not like they were "bent" or "improperly installed" once in place. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better. Last edited by MR.nismo; 05-06-2015 at 10:45 PM.

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05-15-2015, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
drockwell742 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: cincinnati Posts: 5 Drives: Black Cherry M6 Rep Power: 12	Thank you!