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Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:58 pm

I understand that running a snorkle into the cab is the best option to keep air cleaners dry. But what is the best option for an air cleaner under the hood that will not get soaked with mud and water so bad to lose performance? This is what I'm using now. It has a foam filter.

Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:01 pm

This kind is the most common and works good. I comes with a foam outer filter that wraps around the regular filter.

http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/850/AC129718/

Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:11 pm

the canister type mounted up high tipped so water drains out is probably the best here is another moore link (this setup also costs the most!)

http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/3889/AC128050-3/

Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:26 pm

I highly recommend the round competion "cake pan" type air cleaner that uses a dual stage inner filter set up. It attaches to the carb inlet with an adapter hose to clear the fan shroud. I have had good results with that set up on a desert buggy and a baja bug. The price is right- (under 40 bucks) Just make sure it is TIGHT!

Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:01 pm

Nicksan wrote: This kind is the most common and works good. I comes with a foam outer filter that wraps around the regular filter.

http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/850/AC129718/

So, I bought the one that was in the link and there is not a foam filter wrapped around the regular filter. Should there be? The 2 stage filters have a foam filter on the inside, But I didn't see any outside foam filters. What do you think???

Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:26 pm

Thats the same exact one I have and it came with an internal foam insert, Call up the place you bought it at and ask them about it. I dont think the insert is all that important though, the main thing is the aluminum housing.

Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:07 pm

I got the same one. That's a gauze filter like a K&N. You need to oil it. You can pick up the K&N cleaning and oiling kit almost anywhere.

You can get the coupler hose in the plumbing aisle at Home Depot

Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:38 am

The picture on thier website makes it look like a small 6" filter. I can't use this one just yet. I still have some sheet metal to cut. What makes this such a great filter?

Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:33 pm

Its just a generic K&N. The cover keeps mud and water off the element and out out of the intake. Open element filters can let water in if the are out in the open.

Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:20 pm

UMP can would be my vote. They are not cheap but they work really well.

Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:59 pm

Back in the day, alot of Baja Bugs had tractor style air cleaners. I think they were called "cyclopac" or something. The air swirled around and the dirt dumped out of a valve.

I don't see those much these days. Why are those no longer popular?

Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:05 am

how do i clean an air filter like that one in the begging?

Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:19 pm

If you cant afford the UMP, there are alot of farm equipment that used the exact same filter but made out of steel. Shakers, etc use them. I think they are around 60-70 new.....

Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:27 pm

Lotrat wrote: I got the same one. That's a gauze filter like a K&N. You need to oil it. You can pick up the K&N cleaning and oiling kit almost anywhere.

You can get the coupler hose in the plumbing aisle at Home Depot

Yes!!

I see so many "Generic gauze" filters that are white and it makes me cringe.

You might as well throw a towel over your carburetor and run it, if you do not oil your generic gauze filter with K&N juice.

P.S. The Coupler Hose is called a "No Hub Coupling". It's used for connecting sewer lines without threading, and digging up the entire sewer line, and reconnecting. (Or gluing, or soldering)

Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:11 pm

This is the best and cheapest air cleaner I have used in 12 years of riding.
The most expensive part was the filter. I got 2 of them from craigslist for $35 each and about $20 in pvc. It's not as nice as the UMP but woks great so far. I found the filters listed as industrial air filter.

Here is the entire build up thread of my filter.
http://www.woodsbuggy.com/index.php?option=com_jfu...industrial

Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:20 pm

UMP on CL for $150

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/1416972942.html

Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:03 am

Thats the aircleaner I was talking about! perfect, they also sell disposable air filters that are the same diameter.

Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:26 am

Where do I find one of them donaldson air cleaner housings?

Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:57 pm

The Thing uses a cyclone air filter because of all the dirt associated with military use. something to consider.

Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:29 pm

thefladge wrote: Back in the day, alot of Baja Bugs had tractor style air cleaners. I think they were called "cyclopac" or something. The air swirled around and the dirt dumped out of a valve.

I don't see those much these days. Why are those no longer popular?

Cyclonic.

Try a truck supply warehouse. Donaldson makes a large verity of plastic housing filters with replaceable cartridges. There's a place by My house that will also clean the old cartridges for a couple of bucks.

Linky http://www.donaldson.com/en/catalogs/engine/033615.pdf

Just be aware of thier flow limitations and size them accordingly.