RE: '97 K&N filters

From: Stewart, Jeff (StewartJ@nasd.com)
Date: Tue Mar 25 1997 - 07:47:54 EST


Hate to filter this through again, but does this work on the 94 V6?

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>From: Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com[SMTP:Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com]
>Sent: Monday, March 24, 1997 8:26 AM
>To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
>Subject: Re: '97 K&N filters
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> Sure can Scott. I ordered an Edelbrock Signature Series chrome 10"
> diameter open element air cleaner (edel p/n 1208) from Summit Racing
> ($18). I ordered a 10" x 2.25" K&N filter (e-1080) which is actually
> a Jeep Wrangler stock replacement from Jeg's ($30). The only reason I
> ordered from two different places was that Jeg's had the e1080 listed
> in the catalog and I didn't want to mess with a special order if
> Summit didn't have it in stock. In most cases I deal through Summit
> though.
>
> K&N's 10" and Edelbrock's 10" are slightly off but the filter fits.
> You'll need to do the "s" shaped 1/4" rod fix or lengthen the stock
> assm. to get the Edelbrock to bolt down.
>
> I could "feel" a HUGE difference after the install. The OBD system
> immediatley adjusts for the increase airflow. From a guess I'd say at
> *least* a 10-15 hp improvement. I'm not sure about the mileage
> improvement but it seems to be up as well even with the increase use
> of the loud pedal.
>
> If K&N p/n 571501 is the '92-'95 FIPK I would say no. The cowl seems
> closer to the throttle body on the '97's so a 14" dia. wouldn't work.
>
> If you're interested I'll email (I've posted it before) the list of
> 10" dia. filters I got from John at K&N.
>
> I would *definitely* recommend the FIPK clone route.
>
> Sean
> '97 318/5spd/3.55SG/Edelbrock-K&N FIPK clone
> sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com
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>Can you describe your FIPK setup to me in a little more detail?
>What parts did you buy? Could you "feel" a big difference in
>performance after installing your FIPK?
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>Will the K&N 571501 kit for '92-'95 Dakotas work on our trucks?
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>Thanks again,
>
>=Scott Vieth http://www.msn.fullfeed.com/~scottv
>'68 Camaro RS, 327/PG
>'97 Dakota Sport 4x4 Club Cab, Magnum V8/5-spd
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