Do you have pics anywhere? I'd like to see where you routed the PVC hose
to. That's one of the details I haven't worked out yet. Need to do a
bucketload of other stuff before this though. After the body lift, I
shouldn't have any hood clearance hassles.
David Henry '94 CC 4x4 318 5Spd in MI
> Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 23:53:05 -0400
> From: Mike Williams <williams@kode.net>
> Subject: DML: MP Cast Air Filter install
>
> I just installed the MP Cast Air Filter on my R/T tonight.. boy what a
> PIA. First off the catalog says it is a uses a 14" element. So I ordered
> a K and N 14x3 filter for it. Well the Filter is actually a 13" unit. It
> has no provisions for a pcv valve. So I went to the store and bought a
> cheap filter assembly and used the fitting off of it. After some hole
> drilling and a generous amount of RTV to seal it. The I had to rig it so
> the 5/8" hose for the PVC valve would connect to the 1/2" fitting I got
> with the other air cleaner. I changed the upper radiator hose to a 96
> Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 hose ( part # 52079559) and installed a 180 deg.
> thermostat. I fabricated an S-bolt ( came with the MP air cleaner ).
> Then I checked for hood clearance.. I couldn't even close the hood. The
> front of the air cleaner was way to high. I spent about an hour and half
> using a vice and a hammer to the base so it would slant down towards the
> front. The filter now sit horizontal to the ground and not with the
> engine. It is still touching the pad just a little. I'm running the
> paper element in it now but will probably go with a 13x2 3/4 if K and N
> makes such a beast..
>
> Now the good news, it looks great. And after a test drive... holy $|-| !
> T... what a difference.
>
> - --
> Mike Williams -- VP Mid-Michigan Mopar Enthusiasts
> 99 Blk R/T CC
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