Ned,
K&N's FIPK has a "different" filter than the Filtercharger. A cut-a-way
view of the FIPK shows the base plate angled down below the base,
causing the filter to be about 1 inch taller than the stock filter. Idea: More
filter surface area, more airflow. No hood scoop needed.
But, at $104 vs. $30, I just can't do it.
Crankcase breather hose inlet is on the bottom of the FIPK. Crankcase
fumes will no longer be "double-filtered" (once by the crankcase breather
filter, once by the air filter). Change your crankcase filter often.
BTW--K&N makes "open-flow" crankcase filters, but has a warning: "Not
to be used on computer-controlled engines." (???)
Dakota's pre-heat duct goes on the shelf in your garage to be reinstalled
at inspection time, if needed. K&N claims FIPK to be fully EPA-approved
but some gas-station yokel might refuse to inspect it 'cause the pre-heat
duct is missing.
If you're gonna shell out that dough, 1st spend $5 on the K&N catalog. It
has detailed technical discussions on intake airflow. They have separate
cats. for auto, M/C and others. I sweet-talked the customer service rep.
into sending me the auto and M/C cats. for free. I just told her how many
vehicles I have wearing Filterchargers. Mention the Website at
Motorville.com.
Ken
K&N Engineering Inc
PO Box 1329
Riverside CA 92502
800 858 3333, 909 684 9762
Summit Racing Equipment
PO Box 909
Akron OH 44309-0909
216 630 0200
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