Thought about flippin the top cover and would be a good idea but you'd
have to keep a reusable filter cause if I remember from the old days, it
would really get dirty fast. I did'nt think it would go over to well on
the list.
>----------
>From: Richard Hostetler[SMTP:zigzag2@worldnet.att.net]
>Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 1997 11:33 PM
>To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
>Subject: Re: '97 K&N filters
>
>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
>
>----------
>> 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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