Are APE pods really rebranded k&n?

[Mpenner]

I have read in places that supposedly the APE pods are just re-branded K&N pods. Anyone know if this is true or not?

[Nessism]

Not true. The APE filters are reputed to be high quality though.

[piester]

I have heard this also but there are subtle differences i believe. Im pretty sure most people say this to make a comparison to quality instead of meaning they are actually the same

[blowerbike]

K&N are washable...
the look-a-likes are not(DO NOT OIL THESE).
great filters for the money diff.
APE/don plesser ect.. sells these filters.
the emgo chrome cones are the problem filters(5 bucks each) you get what you pay for.

[Tarbash 27]

Why not ask Jay from Ape, he's on this board sometimes.

[chef1366]

I've compared them side by side and saw no difference.

[blowerbike]

hmmmmmmmm....
i have used and sold K&N/K&N clones/Uni/Imgo/V&H ect..
i speak the truth from a dealer/consumer standpoint.
they are not the same filters.

[chef1366]

I meant the K&N and APE pods

[blowerbike]

oh,
for the record.......
the K&N clones use an automotive style wide clamp and the filter rubber has no groove for the clamp.
K&N's use a narrow clamp and the rubber is molded to hold the clamp in place.
any other questions????

[blowerbike]

I meant the K&N and APE pods

does the APE brand the chrome end cap?

just googled APE filters pictures..no branding on chrome cover.
the clones i speak of are sold by a few diff retailers..APE/Plesser/Cyclerama ect..

APE part # 005-121

[Mpenner]

Anyone ever use any pod pre-filters? they make them in foam and cloth i believe

[chef1366]

Just plain chrome ends.
Just in
The APE filters are only mesh screen with no filter element.
Color me wrong.