Which Shape Filter?
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Which Shape Filter?
I've decided i'm gonna get an open element setup but i'm not sure which one. For the shape i don't really care, the oval and triangular one's look nice but the round one's fine too. Also i guess i'm getting rid of the spacer so what filter height would fit? (I'm guessing i'll get drop base) Suggestions please
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Re: Which Shape Filter?
The selection of round filters is much greater than the selection of triangular ones.
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Re: Which Shape Filter?
I went with a 14x3 open element from Edelbrock. I hear people use the 2" and 3" tall filters mostly. I believe mine is actually 3.75" tall to be exact.
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THIS IS A VERY TALKED ABOUT MOD, AND A GOOD ONE!!FROM EXP, GET A 14IN ROUND BREATHER 14X4 DROP BASE, NO ISSUE'S ON COIL CLEARENCE, ALSO K&N MAKES THERE EXTREME LID FOR A 14 IN BREATHER, ITS JUST A HIGH FLOW LID THATS ALSO A AWSOME FILTER, IT PULLS AIR FROM TOP AND SIDES, AWSOME PRODUCT!! AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RELOCATE THE IAT SENSOR, JUST TUCK IT IN A COOL SPOT.. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE AND IT WORKS AWSOME!!!, AUTO ZONE, HAS THEM, EVEN HOLLY AND ELDEBROCK, FACT, THE MORE AIR YOU CAN PULL IN, THE BETTER YOU CAR WILL PREFORM AT ALL RPM'S. IF YOU GOT A HIGHFLOW EXT. SYSTEM, A OPEN ELEMENT IS A MUST!! IT WILL GIVE A DEEP THROTY SOUND.. AND SOMETIME CHANGE EXT. DEPTH A LITTLE.YOU WILL ALSO MOST DEFF FEEL A THROTTLE RESPONE GAIN, DEPENDING UPON THE COND. OF YOUR ENGINE!! LET US KNOW HOW IT WORKS OUT
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THIS IS A VERY TALKED ABOUT MOD, AND A GOOD ONE!!FROM EXP, GET A 14IN ROUND BREATHER 14X4 DROP BASE, NO ISSUE'S ON COIL CLEARENCE, ALSO K&N MAKES THERE EXTREME LID FOR A 14 IN BREATHER, ITS JUST A HIGH FLOW LID THATS ALSO A AWSOME FILTER, IT PULLS AIR FROM TOP AND SIDES, AWSOME PRODUCT!! AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RELOCATE THE IAT SENSOR, JUST TUCK IT IN A COOL SPOT.. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE AND IT WORKS AWSOME!!!, AUTO ZONE, HAS THEM, EVEN HOLLY AND ELDEBROCK, FACT, THE MORE AIR YOU CAN PULL IN, THE BETTER YOU CAR WILL PREFORM AT ALL RPM'S. IF YOU GOT A HIGHFLOW EXT. SYSTEM, A OPEN ELEMENT IS A MUST!! IT WILL GIVE A DEEP THROTY SOUND.. AND SOMETIME CHANGE EXT. DEPTH A LITTLE.YOU WILL ALSO MOST DEFF FEEL A THROTTLE RESPONE GAIN, DEPENDING UPON THE COND. OF YOUR ENGINE!! LET US KNOW HOW IT WORKS OUT
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Re: Which Shape Filter?
I don't know how much extra flow you're going to get when the pleats hang down into the flow above the airhorn, and the lid itself is practically touching the hood if you don't have a cowl. They do look pretty good, though.
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ITS KINDA AMAZING THE FLOW YOU PICK UP, YOU CAN ACCT HEAR IT PULL MORE AIR AT A QUICK WOT.(WIDE OPEN THROTTLE) MORE COOL AIR GET TO THE TOP OF THE HOOD IN A CAMARO.. BUT IF YOU CHOSE NOT TO RUN THIS EXTREME LID, OPEN ELEMENT IS STILL MUCH BETTER AND A LITTLE EYE CANDY.BUT YEA I HAVE A HARWOOD 3IN COWL, WORKS AWSOME WITH THE RISE
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Re: Which Shape Filter?
And yeah it looks a little nicer than the black box and snorkel....
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Shaker, very nice looking engine, wish mine was that clean. Are those emission headers with airtubes? Yeah unless u got a tall hood that lid wouldn't add any air flow but it does look cool. Later.
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Thank you, Fords88, not quite sure what your asking about the headers...they were on the engine when I got it. They are Hooker and the the driver side tube has a sensor running into it so I'm not sure if that makes it emmisions compatable??
Let us know what you decide on 92rs....
Let us know what you decide on 92rs....
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