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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:52 am Post subject: super cheap air filter add on under $5.00 |
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I was looking at an air purifier filter in my house and saw it was just a some foam held in place with Velcro. I went to Homedepot and for $.98 I picked up an A/C filter 24" square. Cut two pieces 4 x 23 and mounted them Velcro. Right over my K&N filter. These are not super fine filters but the K&N are not also, besides the case housing are not the greatest for sealing. I may run a bit richer, lets see. Hey the socks are like $30 apiece. Hint attach only a smaller area for mating, or you will rip the foam.
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Volks Wagen Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2013 Posts: 2926 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Wooohoooo! $25 saved for a rainy day. _________________ 1973 1303 with AB-motor - sporadic
reconstruction as time permits, 1986 ex-Bundeswehr Doka - on the road again.
I'm definitely, probably, the worlds greatest lover.
Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31270 Location: Hot Arizona
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jarmchairpilot Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2013 Posts: 459 Location: GALWAY,IRELAND
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:50 pm Post subject: air-filters |
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Pipercross air filters have the best reputation.Not cheap but re-usable.Buy once and they last for years-protecting the engine internals.
If you are planning on keeping it and doing proper mileage-say 10,000 miles a year I would invest.
If you just go for a fun-run at the weekend when the sun shines,then your D.I.Y. job will be perfect for saving beer money. |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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That looks just like the air filter I saw on one of the boats they use on "Gator Boys"!
Actually, it's easy to poke fun at some of the more creative ideas that we have seen on this forum. But, hey, if it works ... it works!
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7374
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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There is so much going on in that engine compartment how are you supposed to wipe it down and keep it clean. You cannot even get ito certain areas.
My recommendation would be to re do that engine compartment and clean everything then the engine compartment would not be dirty and most likely you would not need an extra air filter. On top of that it makes it easier to work on the engine. |
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:08 am Post subject: |
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HI 74 Thing, you are right is it a lot of stuff. You have to keep in mind that was the first Cali Style Upright Conversion using a T-1 fanhousing on a 914 T-4 engine, I had no idea what I was doing. It has over 100k on it and runs even better then the first day,with the the improvement. It is a rolling experiment. The first thing I learned was not to use a chrome Fanhousing - they rust on the first rain. I have planned to remove the fan housing and clean it up and paint,but the engine gives me no reason. WHen I get a chance to drive it I do. BTY if you think it is jammed, I also have a Jacobs Ignition system behind the rear seat that you don't see.
Actaully that is an older photo A lot of wires are gone and I got rid of that breather. BUT it is still dirty !!!!!
The additional air filter is just an add on over the stock filters. Great for winter storage if the car is out side.
Cheap enought. _________________ email: [email protected]
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Cptn. Calzone Samba Member
Joined: June 27, 2007 Posts: 1855 Location: S>E>Alabama
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:38 am Post subject: engine |
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Jacobs and Mallory a good set up.have it on my westy however the Mallory has been break dancing at advance(timing scatter) So off to Prestolite for some work it gos I am going to use Cb billet magnaspark while the Mallory is being repaired _________________ 71 westfalia
67 912 Porsche Quintilla
67 Single Cab aka my work horse |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:49 am Post subject: |
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leave the cb unit on,keep the mallory for the kids car.
If your motor matters to you buy it some new filters&outerwears.I just dont understand the save $5.00&put the motors health at jepordy. but then again I do 4~5 oil&filter changes in the first week of life of a new motor. |
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Mark my friend it is not the money, on new engines I do an oil change after one hour, then oil and filter at 100 , then at 500 and then 1000 which is because I drive it so much less. I am sure the issue is the castings not the air filters. This is just a DYI if some guys want to play around or a Volcano goes off and you need a bit more filtration for the ash.
Serious if you find you have to drive on some extremely dusty roads, it is quick fix. _________________ email: [email protected]
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Quokka42 Samba Member
Joined: December 02, 2010 Posts: 3117 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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I used to run 1cm of air filter foam dry over the outside for just that reason, but I hadn't thought of the velcro. _________________ There has only ever been one man who was perfect, and they nailed Him to a cross. |
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Wvbuggy1835 Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2012 Posts: 50 Location: Shinnston, wv
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I use a similar set up but I use shop vac filters. They do not need Velcro because they are made round and fit ....I run them on my Woodsbuggy to stop the "big chunks" |
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26743 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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That foam pre-filter also helps to muffle intake noise.
The problem with those carb bases is they allow moisture and small pieces to fall into the float and around the jet stacks. this problem can be nearly eliminated if you modify the filter bases thus;
I have not had a clogged jet in many years running my own design filters, only time I had problems was with these aftermarket airfilter assemblies, and I have found they can be modified to fix that. Look at how a IDA is made, it has a screen! |
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Wvbuggy1835 Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2012 Posts: 50 Location: Shinnston, wv
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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modok wrote: |
That foam pre-filter also helps to muffle intake noise.
The problem with those carb bases is they allow moisture and small pieces to fall into the float and around the jet stacks. this problem can be nearly eliminated if you modify the filter bases thus;
I have not had a clogged jet in many years running my own design filters, only time I had problems was with these aftermarket airfilter assemblies, and I have found they can be modified to fix that. Look at how a IDA is made, it has a screen! |
Now that is a great!!! Idea..consider that stolen... |
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tobiism Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 502 Location: Chandler AZ
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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very cool Modok! Can you please explain the shortened velocity stacks?
Thanks! _________________ "There has never been a genius without a hint of madness."
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26743 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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I just pressed/glued in the velocity stacks instead of having them bolt on, for no important reason.
Later on I pried them back out again and made larger diameter angled steel velocity stacks because i found those small ones caused too much fuel fog to hit the aircleaner lid on my 2007cc engine.
The CB setup still doesn't perform as well as my old steel airfilter housings, but they are getting closer, I only am using them because they fit under the decklid
Note the little vent tube that leads to the jet area
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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nextgen wrote: |
Dirty as my engine is it is a 2.0 914 and that is the filter under it.
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Your car would go faster if the chrome was shiny.. |
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tobiism Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 502 Location: Chandler AZ
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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modok wrote: |
I just pressed/glued in the velocity stacks instead of having them bolt on, for no important reason.
Later on I pried them back out again and made larger diameter angled steel velocity stacks because i found those small ones caused too much fuel fog to hit the aircleaner lid on my 2007cc engine.
The CB setup still doesn't perform as well as my old steel airfilter housings, but they are getting closer, I only am using them because they fit under the decklid
Note the little vent tube that leads to the jet area
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Do your stamped steel ones perform better because of decreased obstruction between the stacks? Better air flow into the carbs? _________________ "There has never been a genius without a hint of madness."
-Albert Einstein |
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