Im just curious if anyone has the K&N Conical Air Filter Part Number that I can use directly on my TPI setup. Im putting a TPI into my 81 Monte Carlo, and just want to get that air filter for ease of installation... If anyone can spare the part number, Id be greatful...Thanks

 

jegs pn# 599-RC-5050 you are running the speed density system though, correct?

 

Yeah, its an 87 Vette TPI Im going to convert to SD, and thanks for the info

 

I would not do it unless it was only on at a car show for looks. Your engine will be sucking in the hot air from the radiator. Track tests have proven a decrease in the 1/4 mile of 0.3 seconds. Cold air is denser than warm air. All that costs is $20.00 from GM. You could also easily make your own Cold Air Induction very easily.

 

TB mounted air filter will hurt performance some. If it is under a cowl hood, not nearly as much. A stock hood will be "hot air induction" -

I would think twice about it, because there are a few very easy things you can do to improve upon a TB mounted air filter.

 

TB mounted air filter will hurt performance some. If it is under a cowl hood, not nearly as much. A stock hood will be "hot air induction" -

I would think twice about it, because there are a few very easy things you can do to improve upon a TB mounted air filter. Home depot is a gret source for unconventional materials that work with some creativity. One example that I know works personally is mounting a 90 degree box underneath the car. It will catch air and throw it up into the engine compartment, dissipating the concentrated pocket of hot air and resulting in cooler induction, and cooler running temps.

 

Im not really too worried about real power loss at this stage, Im just lookin to get something for it thats easy, Ill only have a few days to get the TPI setup and running. So, just bolting the air filter on seems to be the easiest route at this time.
Ill look into building a CAI once I have to car running, and have the extra time for it.

But thanks for the heads up on the hot air problem.

But, I would be interested in hearing what the best way would be to setup a CAI on my monte carlo, without going with the stock setup.

 

Then by all means - a TB mounted filter is very easy.

I don't know about Monte Carlo engine compartments, but you just have to take a look and see which side of the fender has the most space for a filter to sit as deep as possible. Another option is mounting the filter almost toward the bottom of the car past the fender. It is really a question of how much tubing you want to bother finding a route for. Once you got the tubing figured out, mounting the filter is cake.