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Old 07-13-2006, 02:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by resago
A little math.


K&N
round filter
outside diameter - 11.25in
Height - 4.25in

cone filter
outside diameter - 6in
Length - 8in


circumference is D*Pi
outside area is circumference * height

area of stock filter is 11.25*3.14*4.25 = 150.1 in sq
area of cone filter is 6*3.14*8 = 150.7 in sq
Your neglecting the thickness and number of pleats.
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