I was looking to get a stock K&N element. Or, go with a cold air intake type of element. They sell the pipe with a cone looking filter on ebay. Has anyone tried these? Are they a bad idea?

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Ed
-1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles)