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Ford Lynx air cleaner--I could not find a Lynx listed in the catalogs at Auto Zone, or Kragen therefor could not find the air cleaner. Anyone have a number or any additional info?
thanks,
Linda

I don't have an answer but I do know that the OEM air filters are still available from Nissan. I bought a new one for my 2 liter a couple of months ago for around $17. Part number for the 1600 is 16546-12200 and for the 2000 is 16546-25600.

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Oh so Lynx is a Mercury. Parts Exchange list on this website should be changed--says Ford Lynx for air cleaner..should be Escort.
Thanks for info. Escort filters were 5-6 dollars..

As I recall, the Escort/Lynx unit is the same general shape, but it overhangs a bit. Looks goofy from the one I saw...

datsunparts.com (i think thats the site) has a high perf filter assembly

Stan Chernoff had some permanent (K&N style) elements for the stock housings. I don't know if he still has them.

The K&N E-1290 (as I recall) works if you bend or deform it to the oval shape--from the info on this site.
I'm looking for cheap and change often. I'll try the Lynx /Escort filter and see if it looks weird.
Linda

Cheap and often is not necessarily the best answer. The permanent filter has a higher initial buy in, but it is a one time deal. You just keep cleaning it...

Also, a K&N type flows alot of air.

There is a down side to that Dave. The higher airflow is allowed by larger pores - which means that more dust and other abrasives can get in. If you drive in a dusty enviroment, the OEM is the best answer. If you don't, the K&N is fine.

If I'm not mistaken, the oil on the filter traps the dirt, not the "mesh".

From the K&N site, stolen without permission,
What is the micron rating and filtering efficiency of the K&N filter?

Air filters are not rated by micron size on an absolute basis. (See technical service bulletin 89-5R from the Filter Manufacturer's Council) The proper rating system for air filters is a testing procedure developed to measure the efficiency of the filtration media at varying micron sizes. We routinely subject a sample of our air filters to this testing procedure conducted by independent laboratories. The primary purpose of this testing is to ensure that our air filter designs meet or exceed automotive industry standards. These filtration tests are performed in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineer's (SAE) J726 testing procedure. The content of the test dust used in accordance with the testing procedure follows:


The table won't copy right, last 2 digits are the percent

Particle Size in Microns % by Volume (+/- 3%)
<5.5 13
5.5 to11 11
11 to 22 13
22 to 44 19
44 to 88 28
88 to 176 16

Our testing has demonstrated that on average, K&N air filters have an overall efficiency rating of between 97 and 99%. With proper cleaning K&N air filters will protect your engine for the life of your vehicle.

Take that all with a grain of salt - they are trying to sell a product. A few years back, the discussion of K&N filters came up. Someone on the roadster list was responsible for maintenance on a large fleet of construction vehicles. They did emperical studies with oil sample analysis and other such fun things to determine if the permanent filters were a good solution. They found that the wear rate for engines that ran the gauze type filters went through the roof. They kept buying the OEM paper units at some astronomical price.

Now, that is a very severe environment which requires exceptional filtration rates. For street use (on pavement) and track use, the K&N is fine.

I'll agree to that, the paper would definatly filter better, just more restriction. Depending on per filter cost, the economics play into it too. There is a balance betwen restriction and allowing small rocks into the motor. I've heard good things about foam, ITG style or the individual mushroom type. Would be my choice if I were to lay out the money. I just adapted a pair for a Weber 32/36 DGV to fit the SUs for now.

i know this is old, but k&ns only trap dirt if there oiled and if there oiled then they don't flow to well.
Foam is the only real answer, it traps very very well plus it flows way better than paper or the k&n

Steve