K&N Air Intake
12-13-04, 03:37 PM
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K&N Air Intake
I just recently started working on my '87 TII, I replaced the motor and exhaust. The previous owner put a K&N Air Filter (like the one of a N/A) on the car, and eliminated the front air intake scoop and air box I was wondering if I should replace to the original air scoop thing or keep the K&N filter? I am 16 and looking to restore the car for a fun daily driver for myself. Will this greatly impact the performance? I just finished putting the engine in this weekend and was wondering if the filter would be good for the engine or not? Thanks
12-13-04, 04:13 PM
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A K&N cone filter offers reduced air restriction which will increase the efficiency of the engine. However, without a duct for outside air, the hot air from the engine bay will reduce your engine's performance at speeds below about 30-40mph. Fortunately, this does not make any significant difference on a street car.
What are the dimensions of your K&N filter?
What are the dimensions of your K&N filter?
12-14-04, 04:16 PM
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The hot air isn't what I am worried about, I am wondering how do I fix the tubing that the guy before me did? Any after-market products or should I build one myself? View attachment for pics.
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That's from the Home Depot racing department. 
That's a perfectly acceptable solution, lots of people have those. They look ghetto, but they work well. The filter element looks like it's probably an acceptable size. That one looks to be a little short, but wider than most.
That's a perfectly acceptable solution, lots of people have those. They look ghetto, but they work well. The filter element looks like it's probably an acceptable size. That one looks to be a little short, but wider than most.
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