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intake mods ?
Okay, so I ran my '76 2.0L w/ the airbox off, and I really like the sound and snappy response. Anybody have leads, info, recommendations on air intake mods ? I don't want to go crazy w/ PVC pipe, but I'd like something that's not outrageously expensive, either.
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08-18-2005, 05:06 PM
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Look on ebay. There is a kit that is always being advertised with a conical K&N filter that attaches to the throttle body, with nipples for the vacuum lines for about $100
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The stock system with a new filter works really well according to dyno tests. The K&N cone filters just let dirt in.
A cold air tube helps some by letting getting fresh cold air from outside the hot engine bay. People have done it several ways and it worth a hp or so.
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Okay, Bleyseng, I'll prolly try it your way - stock box plus a clean air filter, unless I get strong recommendations otherwise.
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Hey this is kinda scary but I put a K & N filter in my stock box and I swear the thing never gets dirty.
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You have to put the filter oil in the filter. Thats what traps the dirt.
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08-25-2005, 08:35 PM
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The filter is pretty oily to the touch. I put the thing in like 4 years ago. I maybe ran the car 12,000 miles??
It has always puzzled me.
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the K&Ns dont really get filthy until around 25k or more....
i mean the service intervals call at every 100k miles.....
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This is just a thought:
If the stock filter gets dirty in about 5K and the K&N filter gets dirty in 25k - doesn't that mean the stock filter is catching more dirt? Vern |
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08-26-2005, 09:45 AM
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yeah...this is true.
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Uh oh....
But if that filter never gets dirty then how do you know dirt is passing through?
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08-26-2005, 04:23 PM
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what about carbs, what's the solution there?
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1976 Porsche 914-4 2.1.L 2.1L
