I was wondering what kind of gains could be made by adding and open element. I've read (how to build horsepower) that sometimes open elements are a waste of money. I'll probably get a 14" K&N in about a 2" (or as high as I can go with my stock hood.
thanks for the help


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late model 91 rs
fully loaded t-tops
red leather
paint- gm red and yellow blend (light red)
custom pink rims
305 tbi k&n,computer chip
MTX sub and amp (very loud)
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Man I don't know about actual hp gains, but the throttle response and actual overall power after you install the open element air cleaner is just incredible. I say go for it. It was the best bang for my buck, I'd have to say.

 

Under stock hood you should be able to get 14x3 unless you have a bunch of spacers and fubar motor mounts.

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, Jon (350 TBI! getting 23mpg highway)
91 Red RS w/grey int, sq stereo (Alpine v12, kicker solo, MB quart premium etc)AIM: JPrevost

• Holley 670 TB unit w/ 1/2" spacer/adapter
• Edelbrock RPM vortec intake
• 350ho 330hp vortec crate motor
• 8" harm. balancer
• Stewart stage 2 water pump w/160 thermo
• SLP tri-y headers to full 3"
• Rebuilt trans w/ SLP shift kit
• Centerline 16x8's all around
• 36/24 mm sway bars
• Full poly bushings, even motor mounts
• SLP LCA and panhard
• Alston SFCs
• Edelbrock 3 point STB
• Global west steering brace aka wonderbar
• Eibach pro kit springs
• Bilstien high perf. struts and shocks
• All this and I still have AC

My websiteAny questions?

 

Go for it! I felt the difference. It looks better and sounds better. Some people say that a 14 x 3 paper element is the same as the K&N as for as performance goes. I have a 14 X 3 Flat Base.

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91 RS 700R4. Open Element and Ultra Flow Muffler. ET 15.86

55 Chevy on 76 4x4 frame

 

I keep hearing about this open element, can somebody explain to me what it is (an air filter?), whats it used for, and where do I install it? Thx

 

i felt a difference when i installed it but it wasnt anything to big. the thing i liked the most was the nice sucking noise my car makes now. it sounds more aggresive its a mod you'll like do it i dont know if the k$n makes a real difference for the money you'll pay.

open element goes on top of your tbi the filter thingy... you really are a newbie! go threw some of the post on this site you'll learn alot from this site just do a search.
thnks
Shawn

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91 RS 5.0 TBI
14x3 open element.. i liked alot
160*stat... made my car run a lil cooler
msd coil and taylor wires ...not noticed
with ac delco plugs.. i like
removed rear hood seal.. runs much cooler i liked
accel cap and rotor..not a real mod
coming soon 3.42's with slp posi.. my first big mod!!!

Clarion cd player 2 planet audio 6x9's 2 lanzar tweeters and one MTX 10" sub in a bandpass all running off 2 separate 200w amps

 

macksik7,
This is probably what you have on your car now...it is horrible. If you don't know what it looks like its that ugly black lid looking thing with the hose attached to it (getting technical here guys).

You want something like this, it sucks massive amounts of air and gives the car tremendous gains in throttle response not to mention a evil hiss comes out of your engine compartment especially under hard acceleration.


You will learn quickly, that the restriction of air flow is the enemy to the TBI. This is one of the best ways to improve the flow.

If you want great instal instructions go to snflupigus' webpage. He made it so much easier to install mine so that damned check engine light wouldn't go one.

Now all he has to do is make a text version so people can print it out. My laser printer printed a crappy looking version because it is a gif file. You hear me snflupigus.

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1989 Camaro Convertible RS
dark silver w/black top
305tbi, auto, 2.73 posi
SLP exhaust, 16x8 black GTA rims as soon as I get them
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the open element helps a decent amount i think tonight i raced 91 rs same engine as me but i got open element,no cat, and shift kit i won by like little ova a car length gues the open element helped a lot