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Drakken
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This is the pod filter I did today. I tried to put it in the box but I just couldn't fit it.
My question is: With the snorkel and the bottom of the box still there and bringing in cold air, is the hot air from the engine going to effect it that much? If so, how do I get it to fit? Can I grind down the supporty things on the top of the box so that it'll fit? |
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lukey
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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| You just gotta get a pipe that you can tilt in down into that bottom part of the box, or as per the instructions use the pipe thats inside the top part of the box. Is it an EF or EL though? I think only the EF has the pipe inside the top box. |
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah only EF have the pipe inside.. i know this as i have the EL setup and only JUST got home from the wreckers which i just bought the EF box lid |
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Drakken
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| It's an EF. I've cut the pipe about halfway but even if the pipe isn't screwed onto the box, I can't get the angle I need to keep the pod there. Where does someone get one of those modified steel pipes the run the whole length so you don't have to have the plastic at all? |
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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those of you who wish to know the difference between EF and EL airbox lids, i got some pics of my lids...
the EF hole is larger in size...
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green machine
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| use the ef top half of the box just cut the rubber pipe inside to the first joint line closest to the opening then slide the pod on and tighten. and for a better fit grab a grinder and get rid of those high bits on the bottom of the box. |
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EL__Fairmont
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Drakken wrote: | This is the pod filter I did today. I tried to put it in the box but I just couldn't fit it.
My question is: With the snorkel and the bottom of the box still there and bringing in cold air, is the hot air from the engine going to effect it that much? If so, how do I get it to fit? Can I grind down the supporty things on the top of the box so that it'll fit? |
You could buy a 3in 45 degree bend (PVC storm water pipe) from Bunnings for $3. Then bolt the adaptor back on the lid with the 4*bolts. Cut the trumpet back so it protrudes about an inch into the lid. push the pvc 45 bend inside the rubber pipe and attach a hose clamp to it. Now attach the pod to the other end of the PVC bend.
Cheers... |
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daniel000
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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im putting one in this weekend, i have a ef so will that fit in the box ?
an is it as simple as removing the old thing and replacing the pod filter i buy?
and which size do i buy for my ef fairmont? |
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EL__Fairmont
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| daniel000 wrote: | im putting one in this weekend, i have a ef so will that fit in the box ?
an is it as simple as removing the old thing and replacing the pod filter i buy?
and which size do i buy for my ef fairmont? |
Have a read of this;
Results:: 3A racing $30 pod was found to be the best, K&N pod the 2nd best.
http://www.australianauto.com.au/HTML/Images/Air%20Filter%20Shoot%20Out.pdf
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| where can we get 3A filters from? |
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daniel000
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:54 am Post subject: |
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| ok so some SAAS brand is no good ? |
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daniel000
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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| so what size an stuff do i get, or do they just all come in one size ? |
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| i believe most of the pods have a 3" input hole... |
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Thumpdaddy
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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when I had my AU taxi I used the intake pipe from throttle body to air box off the taxi (AU straight gas green motor) and put it on my EF it fits perfecly then I put the pod inside the EF air box clamped onto the end of the pipe. job done  |
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AU99
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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got a Uni filter in mine - flat panel
modified airbox bellmouth that is now 75mm and xr8 snorkel |
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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is there any advantage on the bellmouth piece?
did you just heat the EF pipe and mould it over something? |
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AU99
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:33 am Post subject: |
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bellmouth aids airflow, that why all intakes have them.
that added bit is a peice of pvc 75mm stormwater pipe. the intake peice in the airbox is a standard EL-AU top just modified by removeing the material (where the current bellmouth is) and jamming glueing the new peice in.
had to change the stepper motor on my LPG and the old one couldnt get enough LPG into it with the amount of air being forced in with the XR8 snorkel at above 90kmh.
One thing I can say is the response above 3000 rpm is very impressive even on LPG.
I want someone to try this on a petrol car.
all you need is some time..... a cutoff off 75mm stormwater pipe... and a xr8 snorkal ($48 from ford) can even use your standard filter cos at the end of the day it will make bugger all difference.
bellmouth on the stormwater pipe was done on the stove (carefully) and a glass.
heat end , press on glass to round it out and when nearly done carefully heated and flattened a bit at a time on the kitchen bench
this is where I got the idea from
http://autospeed.com/cms/A_107828/article.html |
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huggiebear
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| you should have gotten the tickford snorkel. only 30 from ford |
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