If you want to move more air through the engine. Why not invert the air
filter
top cover and use and a longer bolt. Not a pretty sight but it will work.
96 Black Dak Sport 318 auto 3.55 runs gooooood zigzag2@att.worldnet.com
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> From: Stewart, Jeff <StewartJ@nasd.com>
> To: 'dakota@ait.fredonia.edu'
> Subject: RE: '97 K&N filters
> Date: Tuesday, March 25, 1997 7:47 AM
>
> Hate to filter this through again, but does this work on the 94 V6?
>
> >----------
> >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
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >______________________________ Reply Separator
> >_________________________________
> > <snip>
> >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?
> >
> >Will the K&N 571501 kit for '92-'95 Dakotas work on our trucks?
> >
> >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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