On Fri, 26 Sep 1997 10:50:31 -0500 Mike Crumley <a0020124@airmail.net>
writes:
>At 03:04 PM 9/25/97 PDT, you wrote:
>>>Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 15:59:48 -0400
>>>From: Rader <rlr@bbt.com>
>>>To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>>>Subject: DML: K&N FIPK for '95 Dakota
>>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>>
>>>And while I'm thinking about air cleaners, what is the deal with
>>>the price on the real FIPK? The Jeg's catalog in front of me lists
>>>the K&N FIPK for '92-95 Dakotas at $105. Or I can buy a generic
>>>14" can and K&N filter for ~$65-70.
>>>
>>> What do you get for the extra $35? Is it a new plenum assembly
>>>and conical filter, or is it really just $35 more for the name?
>>>
>>> Ron
>>>
>>
>>Pretty much it is for the name, BUT, there are a few extras. You get
>a
>>K&N cleaning kit ($10 value), a modified S-bolt, and the emissions
>>outlet for the crankcase breather hose ready to be hooked up (no
>>modifying necessary). Not bad if you don't want to fiddle with
>adapting
>>one that is not quite setup right. BUT you can do it cheaper without
>
>>the k&N name...
>
>Could someone tell me what a modified s-bolt is, what it's for and why
>you
>need one?
>
>Thanks
>Mike
>
>--
Mike-
The S-bolt is a bolt that goes from the "carb" body through the center of
the air cleaner and through the air cleaner cover. The wing nut goes onto
it at the cover. The "line of sight" from the bolt mount in the throttle
body straight up does not go through the center of the air cleaner
housing. Therefore, an "S" shaped bolt is used to offset the line so
that the bolt eventually does go through the center of the air cleaner
housing and, ultimately, the cover. I got my FIPK from a local
performance dealer for $92. I didn't know about cheaper ways to
accomplish the end goal having only recently found out about DML. If you
can afford the price, I'd go with the K&N FIPK. If not, try the Fresh Air
By Meldrum route. Open element is definitely the way to go, especially if
you are going to add other enhancements such as cat-backs.
Hope this helps.
Richard Pyburn
'95 CC SLT, 318 V8, K&N FIPK, Gibson 3" Catback (welded), etc.
>Mike Crumley a0020124@airmail.net
>
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