Re: RE: K&N 14 inch for Dak

From: W . Jack Hilton III (hemi@mindspring.com)
Date: Mon Jun 22 1998 - 18:07:34 EDT


K&N X-Stream ?

WTF ?

At 04:15 PM 6/22/98 -0400, you wrote:
>I put the K&N FIPK on my '98 last week. Put almost 800 miles on it
>during vacation. I am pleased. I would have to look at the number
>on the box, but I think that is right.
>
>The '98 requires that you replace the S bolt with a 3 1/2" 1/4-20
>carriage bolt. I used a 4" and dremeled it for a perfect fit.
>I also grabbed an extra nylock nut rather than re-using the stock one.
>Tight fit in the rear, but will fit fine. The radiator hose rests
>against the bottom of the filter, but does not restrict coolant flow
>in any way.
>
>Just my opinion, but for me (non-dragger) ease of installation and
>lack of modifications, I would recommend spending the extra few
>bucks.
>
>Wondering if anyone has tried the K&N X-Stream? How rigid is it?
>
>Scott May
>Upstate NY
>
>
>Gary E. Klim wrote:
>>
>> What year DAKs will the 5.2 RAM FIPK fit? I have a 98.
>>
>> gk
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________
>> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere In Connecticut mailto:garyklim@snet.net
>> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
>> ________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Gary
>> > Ludwick
>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 1:56 PM
>> > To: Dakota Truck
>> > Subject: DML: K&N 14 inch for Dak
>> >
>> >
>> > I've posted it before, but for all those who want a K&N 14 inch setup
>> > WITHOUT all the hassle I see these folks going thru trying to cobble up
>> > various parts and pieces, bending S bolts, denting hoods and
>> > seeing bolts go
>> > down the intake manifold, there is a simple, if slightly more expensive
>> > solution:
>> > Ask for the K&N FIPK for the Dodge Ram 5.2. (#1503, I think). Fits
>> > perfectly on Daks, clears the radiator hose, comes with a CARB
>> > sticker, an S
>> > bolt that works, and the cleaner/oil recharging kit...all for a
>> > little over
>> > $90 from Truck Performance Center. Has a beautiful chrome top
>> > complete with
>> > the K&N logo at no extra charge.
>> > All masochists, please disregard this information. Summit does
>> > NOT want you
>> > to read this.
>> >
>> > Gary
>> > The Internet - Living proof that 10,000 monkeys in a room with 10,000
>> > typewriters will NOT reproduce the works of Shakespeare.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>
W . Jack Hilton III

HEMI@mindspring.com



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