1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

air filter woes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-11-07, 12:20 PM
  #1  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
air filter woes

I'm looking for some way to mount a cone filter on a gsl-se intake how do i do it? websites, instructions. how is it done just need some info so i can get the swap finished
Old 05-11-07, 01:39 PM
  #2  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
bump
Old 05-11-07, 01:44 PM
  #3  
whaa

 
7SpringsMisfit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sewickley, PA
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
get creative!
Old 05-11-07, 02:19 PM
  #4  
Lives on the Forum

iTrader: (13)
 
Rx-7Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Oregon
Posts: 10,584
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
The adapters I believe are available thru Auto Zone. Also the 2nd gen 86-88 ones will work.
Attached Thumbnails air filter woes-cone.jpg  
Old 05-11-07, 10:52 PM
  #5  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i think what im going to do is cut a piece of metal that is the same shape of the mass air flow box thing i think it is like 4x2 1/2 inches outside and 3 1/2x2 inches inside diameter so it think about a 3 inch piece of tubbing bent do the inside diameter welded to a flange that the size of the dementions above and do that 3 inch pipe to cone filter and that should be it might even go through the right radiator plate and do a true cold air intake not that it will matter any
Old 05-11-07, 11:07 PM
  #6  
Who are you?

 
BARF1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: a
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
or you could just buy a 2nd gen kit off ebay for twelve bucks
Old 05-11-07, 11:35 PM
  #7  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
this way i could have something custom and something i could make some money off of. i think it might be a good idea
Old 05-12-07, 06:42 AM
  #8  
Got Rotors?

iTrader: (1)
 
robs_seven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Statesville, NC
Posts: 856
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
heres what i did and i plan on ducting it in front of the radiator or putting in a headlight air duct. dont copyright!!

Old 05-12-07, 06:50 AM
  #9  
Full Member

 
chava_rx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: georgia
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by robs_seven
heres what i did and i plan on ducting it in front of the radiator or putting in a headlight air duct. dont copyright!!

This looks prety sick man!!
Old 05-12-07, 09:07 AM
  #10  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Ok I'm talking fuel injected not carbed thats why i was thinking i could do what i was doing
Old 05-12-07, 09:17 AM
  #11  
1972 Rx2/1988 Rx7 TurboII

 
Tsi_Xtreme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 554
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
the best filter idea for a SE is just to get a K&N box filter.
Old 05-12-07, 10:50 AM
  #12  
add to cart

 
Manntis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK & Montreal, PQ
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
^ +1. The GSL-SE already has a cold intake - why change that just to suck hotter air from the exhaust manifold side of the engine bay?
Old 05-12-07, 11:13 PM
  #13  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
im not and to put that in will be just as much work and im probably going to put the filter in front of the rad. anyways
Old 05-13-07, 01:09 AM
  #14  
Lives on the Forum

iTrader: (13)
 
Rx-7Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Oregon
Posts: 10,584
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
It's probably not much work at all. Because most models have the provisions or holes for other accesories and what not. I wouldn't put it past Mazda that the holes for the the mounting points for the stock air box are already there on your GS model. If you want I can take a picture of the mounting points for reference.
There was a recent thread or post from a member that did one of the sweetest actual CAI that I have seen.
He used some Intercooling piping that he had.
Old 05-13-07, 01:52 AM
  #15  
Lives on the Forum

iTrader: (5)
 
84stock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: calgary
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 5 Posts
Been there done that with my GSL SE, "no improvement in performance or sound!". Waste of money! Just go with a K&N panel filter in the stock air box and utilize the stock cold air intake.
Old 05-13-07, 03:12 AM
  #16  
add to cart

 
Manntis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK & Montreal, PQ
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Of the three mounting points for the stock SE airbox, one is screwed to the airflow sensor which you already have, one is a small L bracket screwed to the inner fender, and one is a larger bracket screwed to the right rad support. 4 screws and you're done.

K&N drop-in replacement FTW
Old 05-13-07, 07:57 AM
  #17  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i dont have these brackets no one makes them cant find these things anywhere.
Old 05-13-07, 12:00 PM
  #18  
add to cart

 
Manntis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK & Montreal, PQ
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Junkyard or other sources. I have extras on my parts-wreck.
Old 05-22-07, 03:54 PM
  #19  
advanced novice

Thread Starter
 
bugman1973's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: clarksville tn
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ok i got something to work so what do you think?

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
24seven_dada
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
20
11-10-18 12:03 PM
The1Sun
New Member RX-7 Technical
5
09-15-15 04:45 PM



Quick Reply: air filter woes



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 AM.