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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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open element/air cleaner

Not sure if this is the right forum to post my question.


Anybody knows which open element air cleaner fits a 1990Iroc 350 TPI?
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

not sure what you're getting at... do you have the stock air box still? the only way to get an open element air cleaner on a TPI is to get rid of the factory air box and make a new intake duct that will allow you to put an open element cone filter on.





here's my car, are you talking about something like this?
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

No, I think the OP means the type that clamps directly to the TB. I have no idea what the part number is, not would I use one. I'd prefer cooler air going to my intake.
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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Like this?
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

If so.....http://www.jegs.com/p/K-N/K-N-GM-TPI...46165/10002/-1
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

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No, I think the OP means the type that clamps directly to the TB. I have no idea what the part number is, not would I use one. I'd prefer cooler air going to my intake.
Oh yeah you're right, I wouldn't recommend one of those either. Those take in all the hot engine air, they look good for car shows as long as your engine bay looks immaculate
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

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Oh yeah you're right, I wouldn't recommend one of those either. Those take in all the hot engine air, they look good for car shows as long as your engine bay looks immaculate


I would say the same! You are better off with a cold air intake SLP style with K&N filter. You could actually reduct the whole thing custom to get the air right at the bottom of the fender/bumper. You want that cold air from outside the engine bay.
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I would say the same! You are better off with a cold air intake SLP style with K&N filter. You could actually reduct the whole thing custom to get the air right at the bottom of the fender/bumper. You want that cold air from outside the engine bay.
Exactly, I made my own duct that puts the air filter right next to the evap canister. I plan on cutting a hole through the tray right next to the evap canister that I can run duct through and put my air filter right under the tray. since I don't have a fog light on that side I can make some kind of system to direct air through the fog light hole on the bumper and straight up into the air filter to have a cold air intake
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 11:50 PM
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Exactly, I made my own duct that puts the air filter right next to the evap canister. I plan on cutting a hole through the tray right next to the evap canister that I can run duct through and put my air filter right under the tray. since I don't have a fog light on that side I can make some kind of system to direct air through the fog light hole on the bumper and straight up into the air filter to have a cold air intake


Sounds like a plan to me... might revisit my setup!
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 07:02 AM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

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Like this?

That is exactly what I want. Thanks.
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 07:03 AM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

Originally Posted by aliceempire

I'll check it out today. Thanks again.
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 07:09 AM
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Re: open element/air cleaner

Originally Posted by TylerSteez
Exactly, I made my own duct that puts the air filter right next to the evap canister. I plan on cutting a hole through the tray right next to the evap canister that I can run duct through and put my air filter right under the tray. since I don't have a fog light on that side I can make some kind of system to direct air through the fog light hole on the bumper and straight up into the air filter to have a cold air intake
Where'd it go?? Just curious
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Where'd it go?? Just curious
Honestly I have no clue, I think it was gone when I bought the car or I accidentally left it on the old cracked bumper when I threw it away. I really wish I had the bracket for it still though, I'd love to put a set of new fog lights in
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Re: open element/air cleaner

Tyler, I have that bracket you need. Let me find it. Had it since 86! Its in a milk crate in my attic!
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Tyler, I have that bracket you need. Let me find it. Had it since 86! Its in a milk crate in my attic!
Hah no way! I'll pm you
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Hey Tyler, I'll pm ya tomorrow.
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