> I don't think much passes through the K&N, or they would have been out
> of business years ago.
> They wouldn't have even been on the map.
> However, seeing as you are so sceptical, I have the solution to your
> feared abrasive ingestion problem.
> Mount a Mack Truck air filter on the roof of your Van---Pooof!!------ no
> more fear of your little 4 banger eating a little dust!:>)
> Problem solved--
> Case closed.

Terry,
you seem to have developed a sense of humor... I appreciate that!
but, really, I feel just fine about my heavy duty syncro paper filter.

as for the theory the K&N is okay since it is still being sold...
there is a lot of junk being sold out there that goes against your theory...
not saying K&N is junk, but just because something has been on the market
for years doesn't mean it is good stuff... besides, I'm only concerned about
really dusty off road use... and only a very small percentage of users
encounter that condition and even then only a very small percentage of the
time....

Bill