What does it take to install an open element air filter? Do you need to buy a new base and lid also? How easy is it to put in? Anything else you need to buy?

 

yes,you will need a new base and lid. and filter. breather if you want. vacuum cap or screw. and tape or zip tie. o yeah. tools = both hands.
look at this.
https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/000309.html

email me if you have questions.

ok, i promise ill make the article already, it just keeps getting put off.

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ENGINE SPECS:
305 TBI,Open Element,K&N 14x3,Hypertech Stage I,160 Deg. Thermostat,454 GM TBI

STEREO SPECS:
JVC Kalmeleon kdlx3,Infinity Kappa 2way 6x9's,PPI 4x6 Coaxials,PPI PC2400 AMP @ 2ohm
DEI Studio 12" 4ohm DVC,Custom Box:Exactly 1 Cubic Foot

[This message has been edited by snflupigus (edited November 23, 2000).]

 

I just installed my new 14X3 k&n open element and let me tell you it makes a difference. Sounds awesome over 2500 rpms too. But i got the nondrop base and didnt have to remove the gold ring or extend the bolt to install it. In fact when i tried to remove the gold ring it wouldnt seal, it was being blocked from sealing by a few wires so the back of the base would not touch the tbi unit. So i put the gold ring back on and it fits just fine. I have a 91 RS with tbi...anybody have any clue as to why it fit with the gold ring on? Does it make a difference?

 

different style of nondrop. or its a drop base and you dont know it.
did the pics and stuff help out??

 

Maybe it is a dropbase, if so, is there any disadvantage to the drop base compared to nondrop. The pictures helped out very very much. If it wasnt for the fact that i went to the hardware store before trying it out, (which might i add, didnt have the piece i was looking for so had to go to 3 different stores before i said screw it and went home and tried it) it would have only taken me 5 minutes to do. Pictures were awesome! thanks for the help.

 

advantage is nothing you would probably notice.
if somebody switched you from a drop to non drop, or vice versa. without you knowing, id pay money to the guy who noticed.

(money statement for effect only, not really)

 

I couldn't get the 14" to fit 'cause the throttle linkage was in the damn way. I had to go to the 10" edelbrock. Sounds like a Hoover vaccum over 2500 RPM VRrrrooooooommmmm.

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Alex (AKA chevyboy) '91 RS 327 stroker, trans-go shift kit>> manual valve body, cat-delete, MSD (ignition, coil, 2-step, timing retard/ advance),Flowmaster, complete Edelbrock suspension including shocks, struts and lowering springs. CRAGAR drag wheels. Lowered 2.25" in front and 1.5" in rear....Best E/T 12.84 @109 mph...(got spray?)plus more!!