intake how-to
#1
pistons=teh suck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
intake how-to
hey guys
you may remember the thread i made awhile back about which filters are best. im debating between the k&n cone filter or the k&n stock filter replacement. i want to get the cone one but i dont know how much mechanical no-how it will take to install it, seeing how i have next to none. can anybody give me a basic write up on what installing an aftermarket cone filter entails? thanks a lot!
you may remember the thread i made awhile back about which filters are best. im debating between the k&n cone filter or the k&n stock filter replacement. i want to get the cone one but i dont know how much mechanical no-how it will take to install it, seeing how i have next to none. can anybody give me a basic write up on what installing an aftermarket cone filter entails? thanks a lot!
#2
I Post In The Nude
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: College Station
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It doesnt take much mechanical know how if any. To put it on yours you will need an adapter to make it fit the AFM as I see you have a series 4 in your profile.
#3
Full Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Waldport, OR
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just bought one of the Ebay specials.. comes with a cone style filter and a PLASTIC adapter (I wasn't too happy).
1) You unbolt your stock airbox from the MAF (silver box thing with giant intake hose attached),
2) use the cork gasket they give you (and maybe a thin layer of sealant, I didn't).
3) Bolt everything back together, and build yourself an airbox.
If you have an air pump (I do), you will either need to find a small filter to use in the end of the hose comming from the air pipe. Else you have an extra pipe sucking dirty air into your engine. I'm going to cut a hole in the back of my filter and attach a fitting and hose to that, or maybe delete my pump until emissions time.
-Bobby
1) You unbolt your stock airbox from the MAF (silver box thing with giant intake hose attached),
2) use the cork gasket they give you (and maybe a thin layer of sealant, I didn't).
3) Bolt everything back together, and build yourself an airbox.
If you have an air pump (I do), you will either need to find a small filter to use in the end of the hose comming from the air pipe. Else you have an extra pipe sucking dirty air into your engine. I'm going to cut a hole in the back of my filter and attach a fitting and hose to that, or maybe delete my pump until emissions time.
-Bobby
#5
I'm a boost creep...
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
If you want a cost effective long-term replacement filter, get the panel. Because it's reusable, it will eventually pay for itself.
If you want a performance gain, get the pod, as the panel will make no difference in this respect. It's the airbox that's restrictive, not the filter. Just make sure you also install a heat shield and cold-air duct with the pod, or most of the potential extra power will disappear in the engine bay's hot air...
If you want a performance gain, get the pod, as the panel will make no difference in this respect. It's the airbox that's restrictive, not the filter. Just make sure you also install a heat shield and cold-air duct with the pod, or most of the potential extra power will disappear in the engine bay's hot air...
#6
pistons=teh suck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
....bump....
about the heat sheild and cold air duct, i know what the heat sheild is but ive never seen one that you can just buy, theyve all been hand made. is there somewhere i can buy one? how much? and the cold air duct, are you talking about like the head light cover duct? cause theres no way i have money for all of that.
rob
"i know nothing"
about the heat sheild and cold air duct, i know what the heat sheild is but ive never seen one that you can just buy, theyve all been hand made. is there somewhere i can buy one? how much? and the cold air duct, are you talking about like the head light cover duct? cause theres no way i have money for all of that.
rob
"i know nothing"
#7
Full Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
from what ive read (never tryed making one YET) its not to hard to make. but it sholdent be that hard just use your brain. it dosent have to be top notch it just has to block hot air from the engine bay.
Trending Topics
#8
pistons=teh suck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
is the heat shield absolutely necessary? because ive seen some nice 7s without one. what would make more sense? the cone filter without the heat sheild or the stock panel filter? sorry if im being repetative or whatever, i just wanna do the job right.
#15
Rotary Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
im making one right now accept i just goes all the way to the front of the car and its not gonna have a top it will go to the top of the hood with some kind of sealer like rubber or something like that
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i plan on placing my K&N FIPK inside......yes "INSIDE" the stock box. the "ram tunel" will still be setup and i want to add a way for air to hit that and maybe a nother one[dryer hose] from the front of the box to the grille or get a headlight scoop.
#18
Rotary Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yup its tiny and has air silencers everywhere which create turbulance, doesnt seem like a good idea cuz the cone filter is there to get more air and in a stock box it would probly be better to buy the stock replacement and put tubes to it cuz its probly more restrictive with a cone filter in that box.
#19
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Orange County
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i say if you're lazy... just drop in the K&N filter and save yourself all the trouble of making your own heat shield. The K&N should suck in more air than your stock filter. Also your airbox is the best heat shield anyhow without having to drill holes and make rubber stuff. I'm lazy.
K&N should run under $50 U.S.
K&N should run under $50 U.S.
#20
Rotary Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
accually you wont feel near the difference if you keep your stock setup with a k&n cuz your not really getting that much more air your maily filtering it better
#21
I'm a boost creep...
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Originally posted by jester1341
i plan on placing my K&N FIPK inside......yes "INSIDE" the stock box.
i plan on placing my K&N FIPK inside......yes "INSIDE" the stock box.
#24
pistons=teh suck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i bought the k&n panel filter and recharge kit, if you were wondering. i dont think i wouldve gotten much performance gain, if any, especially without the heat shield deal. i can always do it later. hopefully if i ever get the rb cats (drool) ill do it. thanks for all your replies guys.
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
-1987RX7guy
i would definatlly be interested, but would want a description and pics as everyone else has said......will i be able to use the cone and adapter i have already bought?......what is the difference between the two packages?
BTW...awesome avitar!!! wait that deserves another........hehe
i would definatlly be interested, but would want a description and pics as everyone else has said......will i be able to use the cone and adapter i have already bought?......what is the difference between the two packages?
BTW...awesome avitar!!! wait that deserves another........hehe
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM