boostedmazda
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What is the diameter of the of the intake tubing where the K&N filter connects?
timrock101
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The tube diameter is 3 inches. I just put my K&N RU-3580 cone filter on two days ago, so far so good. Definately noticing the extra power and the turbo and bypass valve are alot louder.
Thanx Greg for the pics of the install, definately helpful.
Ps...Blow off valves vent to the atmosphere, Bypass valves recirculate to the manifold. ROCK ON !!!!(rockon) (mspo)
Thanx Greg for the pics of the install, definately helpful.
Ps...Blow off valves vent to the atmosphere, Bypass valves recirculate to the manifold. ROCK ON !!!!(rockon) (mspo)
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timrock101 said:
Very welcome, Tim. I am noticing however, that the filter appears to be weighing on the end of that piping, and my K&N is only about an 1/8" off the the coolant reservoir now. It looks like it has touched it too. Because; it will move up and down with the motion of the car. I have put some long zip strips on my mine around the tubing where it bends, pulling it back, so it doesn't drop any more. Unless I fabricate a support, I have no better idea, at this time.
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AGR#7.
did you see my PM?
did you see my PM?
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Limited Edition said:
yes....your thoughts?
Limited Edition
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yup that's the one.
I just put the OBX filter from my Civic's short-ram intake onto the MSP. It had the steel/aluminum?? backing, so i had to drill...Not much of a problem though. This is just a quick fix until I order my K&N...I made a bracket because mine was bending also, and altogether it only took me about 30 mins. I haven't unplugged my battery yet, but I know that doing so with Honda's was always beneficial after doing an engine mod. There was a pretty noticable gain in sound, and acceleration...Let's go people...this was easy!!!
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2K3 Mazdaspeed said:
Do you have a photo of your bracket? Thanks!
timrock101
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yes, please post pics of the bracket fabrication.
Thanx...
Thanx...
I'm sorry, I dont have the digital camera right now...but, honestly, it isn't pretty...I just had a peice of 1/2" wide metal bracket that i cut to about 6" long. One side was bolted to where one of the Mass Air Flow Sensor bolts were(where it unbolted from the intake box), and the other side I drilled a hole into the plastic area about 2 inches to the right of where the bottom bolt was removed on the intake box. I hope I didnt lose you with that. I'll try to get the digital camera tonight, or tomorrow.
So I'm not sure if the question was answered about the hiccup...I get stuck in traffic on my commute to work and whether its first or second, I get all sorts of jumpies switching between no gas and a little gas. It gets annoying when you're stuck in stop and go traffic. Is a CAI or K&N going to fix this?
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LADY MSPD
doesnt the engine light come on if you disconnect the senser that's connected on to the air box???
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LADY MSPD said:
Check my photos, and you will see, I placed the Air temperature sensor back into the base of the K&N filter. All is fine.
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For all of you that are installing a K&N, I think this is a very important addition: A support. Another member (2K3 Mazdaspeed), has already posted photos of his. I got the idea from him. Here is the one a friend and fabricated today. It's a simple piece of metal (from who knows what). We were able to use the existing holes, and bend it into the shape we needed with a vice and pliers. We didn't drill any holes, either. We used (as you can see in my photos) the existing threaded shaft that the airbox mounts to, and one of the bolt holes on the intake next to the mass air sensor, that the airbox mounted to. It was quite easy, and I feel, neccessary. You will see, we also, painted it black.
The weight of the K&N was pulling my intake down - so I had to do something. 2K3 Mazdaspeed had a great idea, so I followed suit. Very solid now. My K&N was actually resting against the coolant bottle - not good. This is a great fix!
The weight of the K&N was pulling my intake down - so I had to do something. 2K3 Mazdaspeed had a great idea, so I followed suit. Very solid now. My K&N was actually resting against the coolant bottle - not good. This is a great fix!
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timrock101
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Great job Greg. I need to do the same as soon as possible, I noticed my filter assy. starting to do the same as yours. I am pretty sure it is because the rubber at the base of the K&N gets warm and more flexible, therefore drooping. I need to find some scrap metal.... Rock On !!!!(rockon) (mspo)
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I know Ractive intakes (and similar ones) are of cheap quality, but at least you don't have to drill any holes into the air filter. just take the piping with the pre-drilled hole for intake temp and then stick a K&N intake on the end. here's an example from a Vancouver protege club member:
can't see the temp hole, but it's behind it's on the underside.
can't see the temp hole, but it's behind it's on the underside.
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Thanks Tim! But; all thanks should be directed to '2K3 Mazdaspeed'. I saw his, and just knew I needed to do that. And what you said about the heat is absolutely correct. After a 2 hour drive to my buddy's this AM to finish up the Blitz Dual install, the filter cone was resting against the coolant bottle, and was rubbing it. I noticed this problem earlier in the week, and actually used some of those plaztic zip strips to hold back the intake so it wouldn't drop any more; but they didn't work well at all. A bracket support is the answer.
timrock101
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You're correct Greg, much thanx to 2K3 Mazdaspeed, idea is greatly appreciated. By the way, Greg....How far are you from "Tail of the Dragon" ???
