97-04 Corvette 5.7L Air Filter

The 97-04 Corvette 5.7L Air Filter from K AND N ENGINEERING is the performance upgrade your C5-generation Vette has been waiting for. Built for drivers who understand that unrestricted airflow directly translates to horsepower and throttle response, this filter replaces the restrictive OEM element with a high-flow design engineered specifically for the LS1 platform. Whether you're chasing track-day improvements or simply want your engine to breathe easier during daily driving, this filter addresses a critical bottleneck in your intake system.

K AND N's washable, reusable cotton-gauze media construction is the hallmark of their design philosophy. Unlike disposable paper filters that accumulate restriction over their service life, this element maintains consistent airflow characteristics while capturing microscopic contaminants. The pleated design maximizes surface area, reducing pressure drop across the filter housing and allowing the 5.7L engine to ingest cooler, denser air—critical for LS1 performance tuning. The filter's dimensions (8.5 x 2 x 17.25 inches) are engineered to fit factory air box locations without modification, making installation straightforward for any mechanic or enthusiast with basic hand tools.

This upgrade benefits any Corvette owner running stock or modified LS1 engines from 1997 through 2004 model years. It's especially valuable for vehicles equipped with cold-air intakes, ECU tuning, or forced induction, where factory filtration becomes a severe restriction. Maintenance is simple: periodic inspection and cleaning with K AND N's proprietary cleaning solution extends filter life indefinitely, making this a one-time investment rather than an ongoing consumable expense. Installation requires no drilling, cutting, or fabrication—drop it in place and experience immediate gains in response and airflow efficiency.