K&N air filter install question
05-15-2001, 03:29 AM
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K&N air filter install question
This might be a dumb question but...
Which way does the K&N air filter for the CL-S get installed? One side of the air filter protrudes while the other side of the filter is flat. Which side goes up? In my last car the protruding side went up. It seems like you can make it fit either way in this car. Anybody know which way it goes?
Below is a crude illustration. The pertruding side that I'm referring to is on top in this illustration (dotted line). The bottom line is the seal. Which side should be up?
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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S - San Marino Red / Parchment - #26519
non-nav - spoiler - wheel locks - splash guards - PIAA 19169s - K&N air filter (33-2178) - Zaino baby!
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[This message has been edited by TakeFlight (edited 05-15-2001).]
Which way does the K&N air filter for the CL-S get installed? One side of the air filter protrudes while the other side of the filter is flat. Which side goes up? In my last car the protruding side went up. It seems like you can make it fit either way in this car. Anybody know which way it goes?
Below is a crude illustration. The pertruding side that I'm referring to is on top in this illustration (dotted line). The bottom line is the seal. Which side should be up?
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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S - San Marino Red / Parchment - #26519
non-nav - spoiler - wheel locks - splash guards - PIAA 19169s - K&N air filter (33-2178) - Zaino baby!
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[This message has been edited by TakeFlight (edited 05-15-2001).]
05-15-2001, 03:52 AM
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I'm not 100% sure (because I haven't put mine in yet) but my guess is that the side with the ridges goes down (which would be the top of your wonderful sketch 
). That's how the one in my truck was installed.
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1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust
). That's how the one in my truck was installed.------------------
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1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust
05-15-2001, 04:02 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SidVicious:
I'm not 100% sure (because I haven't put mine in yet) but my guess is that the side with the ridges goes down (which would be the top of your wonderful sketch). That's how the one in my truck was installed.
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I'm not 100% sure (because I haven't put mine in yet) but my guess is that the side with the ridges goes down (which would be the top of your wonderful sketch
). That's how the one in my truck was installed.</font>
Technically both sides have ridges but only one side of the filter as the protrution where the entire center portion of the filter protrudes beyond the surface of the seal. So, are you saying that this side should face down?
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05-15-2001, 04:18 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TakeFlight:
Hey, I would have done better but there is a limit when using text.
Technically both sides have ridges but only one side of the filter as the protrution where the entire center portion of the filter protrudes beyond the surface of the seal. So, are you saying that this side should face down?
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Hey, I would have done better but there is a limit when using text.
Technically both sides have ridges but only one side of the filter as the protrution where the entire center portion of the filter protrudes beyond the surface of the seal. So, are you saying that this side should face down?
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1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust
05-15-2001, 04:22 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AcurA Crazy:
is this filter worth getting? Does the sound change at all?
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is this filter worth getting? Does the sound change at all?
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This is all based on what I have read/heard here and experienced with my truck. Take it for what you will.
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05-15-2001, 11:36 AM
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For the K&N to fit properly you might have to trim the side rubber may be 1/8 of an inch. Do a search
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Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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05-15-2001, 01:46 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS:
For the K&N to fit properly you might have to trim the side rubber may be 1/8 of an inch. Do a search
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For the K&N to fit properly you might have to trim the side rubber may be 1/8 of an inch. Do a search
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I get about 4 extra mpg on the hwy with the K&N. There's not much difference in the city.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS:
For the K&N to fit properly you might have to trim the side rubber may be 1/8 of an inch. Do a search
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For the K&N to fit properly you might have to trim the side rubber may be 1/8 of an inch. Do a search
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1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust
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