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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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in a tight space, what do you guys run for air filters?

I don't have alot of room to work with. GT35 w/ a 4" outer diameter inlet. what do you use for an air filter?

I have a short runner turbo mani, and large stock mount IC, so I don't see much options for routing it anywhere.

found these, seem pretty cool. I am considering stickin one on the turbo.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct....roductID=1279#
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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K&N has a few thousand options.
http://www.knfilters.com/performance_accessories.htm
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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use momma's panty house and a rubber band. or choose from K&N's thousand options.


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i personally got a ricer pipe from autozone that had the right angle bend i needed and a filter. works good
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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I use a K&N 4' filter, short to fit my engine space.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I use the same one ^
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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^ geeze not much info there. do you know what sm-base means? length of the filter? brand?

thanks for the replies guys.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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4" K&N sorry the picture is a bit blurry.

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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SAMIboarder
^ geeze not much info there. do you know what sm-base means? length of the filter? brand?

thanks for the replies guys.
Just put one on a customers car 35r fd. It sticks out about 7". I'll measure the exact length tomorrow.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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you have options....just make a plan, and put it to use.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Autozone . cheepie!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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its just a normal K+N. Let me know if you want the parts number. It's 4 inches also.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Since I to had an issue with space, I went with the HKS set up. I like the fact that the system uses a Venturi in the design of the filter which is great for leting the turbo breath.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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post some pictures of your engine bay so we can see how tight it is
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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We use the HKS SMF filters when there is very little room to work with. Works great, just costs a few more $$ than the average filter. Here is a link to the HKS website:

http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=788
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sk8world
Autozone . cheepie!
careful with those filters, the inner cap likes to come off and get sucked into your engine. i have nothing against autozone filters, im using one.. works great, but it has a flat one-piece top so dont have to worry about it getting sucked into the engine
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