Hey Sam,
Happy Holidays! The F&B TB eliminated any pressure in the airhat. As a
matter of fact I had to add a couple washers on top of the air hat to get it
tightened down because the screw (from K&N) that goes on the billet bolt
from F&B wouldn't go down far enough. The hardest part on mine was the
cruise control (big pain). Then, I had mounted the MSD coil next to the PCM
which puts it in the way of the K&N filter so I had to move that. Alls well
that ends well. I'm happy!
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Sam Parthemer
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 9:14 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: K&N FIPK
Actually it was a snap to install. Jack Yates and I have pictures of the
install on his page. Unfortunately, I am on my 2nd GEN II tube, and it TOO
has cracked. I am not running an Edlebrock intake to get by with, and I am
looking for another 'smog legal' solution. The problem with the GEN II is
this-- when you tighten the bolt in the airhat, it puts pressure on the
entire airhat, causing it to slowly crush (and crack) in my places. Not
good. K&N needs to rework their product for the Dakota. I am not the only
person that has had this problem. Ask around.
Sam '00 RT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 6:34 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: K&N FIPK
>
>
> What a pain in the a$$ to install. Jeeeeeez! Cruise control.
> Re-fabrication of heat shield. Rubber grommets....move the PCM...move the
> MSD coil....did I mention this thing is a pain in the a$$????!
>
> You were right, Bruce. This thing bolts right up to your TB like it
> belonged there. In fact, that's the only part that worked right.
> The 2000
> definitely changed things around just enough to be the biggest pain.
>
> One big vise and the cruise control bracket has been re-shaped. I should
> send this in to K&N let them make copies for everyone who has CC
> that needs
> to be moved for the FIPK.
>
> Did I mention this thing is a pain???!?!
>
> Almost done! 1¼" drill bits are hard to come by.....
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile
>
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