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Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:03 am

So what kind of cfm does your avarage VW motor need? I was thinking that the housing with a 3" inlet would be OK. Or would the motor need more?

Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:44 pm

I bought the same filter as you did, (the one in first picture). I have yet to take it off road but how did it handle? I thought it was a little small when I got it (I had to ship it so I didn't know how big it was). I don't live anywhere near sand dunes but I'll be driving on dirt and gravel roads which kicks up alot of dirt. Will this one be sufficient?

Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:03 am

You have to buy the inside foam filter by itself. Not included with the paper filter and housing. I just bought one and that's how I found out, so I ordered a couple of the foam filters. Ol' John

Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:37 am

65BAJA wrote: So what kind of cfm does your avarage VW motor need? I was thinking that the housing with a 3" inlet would be OK. Or would the motor need more?

displacement times red line will give you a max flow rate in your intake.
example- none turbo
1600cc=0.05650347cubic feet x 6000rpm=339cfm

Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:51 am

Ya I brought it inside and opened it up to see if there was a filter in it, there was already a foam type filter inside, I didn't see a paper filter like you said came with the housing. Its winter where I'm at so it won't be on the road for a couple months, if you could tell me how its worked for you would be great. Thank you. Also I have stock cyclinders with the stock solex carb.

Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:17 pm

Someone here on thesamba made a homemade version of the cake pan filter thingy. I wish I could be more help. Hopefully someone will chime in.

Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:08 pm

are those homemade alum "boxes" on the carbs?

Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:27 am

I made some aluminum carb covers for my dual 34ICT setup. Great in mud and the woods but they lacked a dust removal stage. I never had an issue with mud getting stuck in the filter media since the expanded aluminum woundn't let it pass though and they are easy to clean up after.I have them for sale after I installed my ecotec.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1145882

Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:36 pm

This setup is on my 11 Car.............the airbox on carb has velocity stack inside....3" tube/hose to airfilter......filter element & housing are from a fork-lift..... :wink:
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:18 pm

Nice setup Mr Bill aka 2 dogs.

Ol' John

Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:38 pm

What are the covers on the dual webers or solexs, kadrons
are they homemade or ? :shock:

Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:42 pm

Okay you got me in on this thread now. LOOKOUT! not trying to jack, but i'm going to need to figure out some kind of snorkle deal for dual kadrons. any ideas on that.

Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:20 pm

sealed carb covers as seen above :oops: :roll:

Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:41 pm

i was thinking of trying to get a 4X4X4 or 6X6X6 pvc watertight box and make a snorkle come off of it? I'm not sure right now, just brainstorming for when the day comes i'm ready to put an engine in it.