K & N ru-2590/icebox question
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K & N ru-2590/icebox question
I have an icebox and thought I would follow the advice of several members and replace the Comptech foam filter with the ru-2590 filter from K & N.
But the diameter of the K & N was too great and I could not get it to slide onto the Comptech tubing. Is the fit that tight or did I possibly get the wrong K & N filter.
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But the diameter of the K & N was too great and I could not get it to slide onto the Comptech tubing. Is the fit that tight or did I possibly get the wrong K & N filter.
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Re: K & N ru-2590/icebox question
Originally posted by Dave
I have an icebox and thought I would follow the advice of several members and replace the Comptech foam filter with the ru-2590 filter from K & N.
But the diameter of the K & N was too great and I could not get it to slide onto the Comptech tubing. Is the fit that tight or did I possibly get the wrong K & N filter.
Thanks
03 silver CLS six speed
icebox:o
I have an icebox and thought I would follow the advice of several members and replace the Comptech foam filter with the ru-2590 filter from K & N.
But the diameter of the K & N was too great and I could not get it to slide onto the Comptech tubing. Is the fit that tight or did I possibly get the wrong K & N filter.
Thanks
03 silver CLS six speed
icebox:o
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i'm sure you mean the diameter of the k&n filter is too small. i had the same problem. i'm assuming it's cold where you are?
you just need to heat up the rubber part w/ a hairdryer and it will slip right on. definately use the hose clamp though, just loosen it all the way until you get the filter on.
davykim, you should put the clamp back on. just to be safe.
you just need to heat up the rubber part w/ a hairdryer and it will slip right on. definately use the hose clamp though, just loosen it all the way until you get the filter on.
davykim, you should put the clamp back on. just to be safe.
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Originally posted by mattg
i'm sure you mean the diameter of the k&n filter is too small. i had the same problem. i'm assuming it's cold where you are?
you just need to heat up the rubber part w/ a hairdryer and it will slip right on. definately use the hose clamp though, just loosen it all the way until you get the filter on.
davykim, you should put the clamp back on. just to be safe.
i'm sure you mean the diameter of the k&n filter is too small. i had the same problem. i'm assuming it's cold where you are?
you just need to heat up the rubber part w/ a hairdryer and it will slip right on. definately use the hose clamp though, just loosen it all the way until you get the filter on.
davykim, you should put the clamp back on. just to be safe.
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It just is a snug fit. Be patient and slowly work your way around when you put it on. The hairdryer is also a good trick.
It's a lot easier if you take out the elbow piece that it attaches to and put the filter on the 'back bench' -- then take it back to your car and clamp the elbow into place.
I'd recommend keeping the ring clamp on too. There's no harm and with it in place there is added safety of keeping the filter on. The rubber will potentially soften on a hot day or if the engine bay is real hot.
It's a lot easier if you take out the elbow piece that it attaches to and put the filter on the 'back bench' -- then take it back to your car and clamp the elbow into place.
I'd recommend keeping the ring clamp on too. There's no harm and with it in place there is added safety of keeping the filter on. The rubber will potentially soften on a hot day or if the engine bay is real hot.
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Originally posted by fuzzy02CLS
Is there any real gains in doing this? I need to cleam my foam filter in a few weeks. It's not really dirty, but I do it every 10K miles.
Is there any real gains in doing this? I need to cleam my foam filter in a few weeks. It's not really dirty, but I do it every 10K miles.
I got the K&N because:
1) its real easy to find the cleaning kits (AutoZone, PepBoys...)
2) I have a K&N in the other car so I don't have to have multiple cleaning setups.
3) its nice to have an extra filter for the IceBox -- now when I clean one, I could just swap an already cleaned one in instead of waiting to clean/oil/drip dry...
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Thanks for the info -- I will swap out the filters. Overall the icebox install was pretty easy and straightforward. Luckily, there is plenty of room to work in the engine compartment!
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Originally posted by blader
I've heard the K&N also brings back some of the AEM growl in vtec, I'm hoping for that
I've heard the K&N also brings back some of the AEM growl in vtec, I'm hoping for that
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Finally installed the K&N filter. Didn't add any more noise then the CT foam filter. It was a BITCH to get on the tube. Had the use the clamp the CT filter had. The one with the K&N just wouldn't go over the tube. Been running for a few weeks actually. No difference in perforamnce, sound, MPG or anything.
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it slides on no problem if you heat up teh rubber.
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Does anybody else occasionally run with the top off their icebox just cause they miss their old CAI vtec growl? My first CAI was a custom short ram….. it was scaring a lot of older drivers and some small children on sidewalks. I do like how tame the icebox sounds but still find myself removing the top occasionally. Just wondered if anyone else does this
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Originally Posted by cody02
Does anybody else occasionally run with the top off their icebox just cause they miss their old CAI vtec growl? My first CAI was a custom short ram….. it was scaring a lot of older drivers and some small children on sidewalks. I do like how tame the icebox sounds but still find myself removing the top occasionally. Just wondered if anyone else does this
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