cpt_gloval

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I have a RB intake airbox and it seems like the air filter element I got for it (from Mazdatrix, specifically for this airbox) is tall enough that the airbox doesn't clear the hood. The through bolt also seems a little short. So it seems like the hardware kit anticipates a shorter element.

Should I be a little more aggressive with squishing it down? Or should I be looking at a smaller element?

Here's a photo (I know the carb mounting nuts are missing, this is just a test fit)

Jeff20B

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I think those foam ones have a steel mesh screen on the inside. Does it feel like you are squishing the screen? Or the foam only so far?

diabolical1

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^ Right.

Cpt. Gloval ~
It's been ages, but I used to crank mine down until it rested on the frame. It just seemed like the thing to do. I honestly can't remember if I ever tested to see if it would otherwise hit the hood so I don't know if there's a "problem" with yours. What I can say for certain is it cleared just fine the way I installed it.

rxtasy3

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shorten the ring where it sits on the carb.

cpt_gloval

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Not squishing the mesh yet, wanted to err on the side of caution. Doesn't seem like a good idea to remove any ring where it seats on the carb since that's velocity stack and will be too big an opening with any material taken off.

cpt_gloval

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Cranked it down another half turn. Clears the hood now. Tight clearance