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914-6 aftermarket air filters, I made something work! Check it out. |
nditiz1 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have been having quite the time trying to get non-stock air filters to fit inside the engine bay. The 4,5,6 side has no issues, but the 1,2,3 is hitting the trunk lip. I have cut some of the seal away (smh new seal) to get it to fit. I just ordered what I thought were a new set of k&N for $220 only to find out it was one. This setup is a little slimmer than the aluminum K&N by about a 1/4 inch. So it might work, I just hate dropping $440 on a set of pods when I have a set of pods.
What are most doing for this? I saw ITG has a pair for under $400, but they look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I don't even know how rain hats would even fit, but I'm sure I have seen some. I know Ben is running clear plastic tops which look to fit just under the lip. I am running the mad dog OEM mount. My carbs sit a little taller due to phelonic spacers. Are people running a slimmer profile filter? Edit: Running Zeniths |
rgalla9146 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
real 6 or conversion ? |
nditiz1 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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mb911 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:33 PM
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mb911 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,163 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here is what I would like to run.
https://www.rix914parts.com/store/p34/RIX_C...r%29-Clear.html With a paper element as well not cotton. |
nditiz1 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
How close is your 1,2,3 to the lip of the trunk? Maybe my engine needs to sit a 1/4 inch lower to have it be under the lip. It looks pretty good regarding the seals so I think it is correctly positioned.
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rgalla9146 |
Jun 1 2022, 05:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
real 6 or conversion ? Conversion, is there something different on a real 6? The engine mounts on a real six are pretty dependable for engine position. On a conversion.....more variable. The engine could be higher or lower or even a bit left or right. |
BillJ |
Jun 1 2022, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
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nditiz1 |
Jun 1 2022, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did a set of Rix clears on my 6. These are the cut down race versions. Pmo carbs with standard height intakes. I have a gt lid but still has the cross beam and fits okay. However the rear firewall was modified (cut down) at some point so that may affect fitment. Thanks for the visual Bill. How close is your 1,2,3 to the trunk wall? Are you touching the trunk seal? |
BillJ |
Jun 1 2022, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
I will have to check when i get back from vacation in about 3 weeks but my rear firewall is cut so it may not be the best test example for you. It appeared to be clear of it but seal may have touched if it was in place. Stock engine mount in place.
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mb911 |
Jun 2 2022, 05:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,163 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mine does not touch the seal.
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nditiz1 |
Jun 2 2022, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I guess my mount is welded a 1/4" too high OR the phenolic spacers are causing the clearance issue. This is without the filter on. It is right there. With the filter it pushes it up to where I have it cut out. Guess I just need to live with it.
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Retroracer |
Jun 2 2022, 07:39 AM
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nditiz1 |
Jun 2 2022, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks Tony, sent you an email requesting a pic of the 1,2,3 side, like I have in my previous post.
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siverson |
Jun 2 2022, 11:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
ITBs or any intakes that go straight up and down (if that makes any sense) are not even close. I had to notch my "trumpet" and the air cleaners to fit on that side.
Middle of page here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...2822&st=300 -Steve |
Retroracer |
Jun 2 2022, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 620 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks Tony, sent you an email requesting a pic of the 1,2,3 side, like I have in my previous post. Pics sent via email Nick. Let me know if you need more detail, angles, etc. Comparing to your posted pic (above), I think the forward/aft placement is about the same, just your carbs/filter sits about 1/2" higher than mine. I can comfortably get the rain hats and filters on and off without fuss. Depending on the motor mount you chose (I have a Maddogs item), you may be able to machine up a shim to sit between the chassis mount and the engine mount to lower the motor slightly. Just need to watch clearance on the shift linkage as the motor is lower, - Tony |
slivel |
Jun 2 2022, 12:33 PM
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slivel |
Jun 2 2022, 01:01 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
Old pic of rain hats....so they do fit. I did not modify the rear bulkhead.
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Dion |
Jun 2 2022, 01:10 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,794 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nick with conversions I think it’s where that engine mount is situated. I have a Rich Johnson mount and it’s prolly a little different than other vendors and especially the factory. My 1,2,3 just kisses the rubber seal on the trunk. I actually used glycerin to let the “hats” slide by.
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nditiz1 |
Jun 2 2022, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like the same way the factory built them LOL none the same all pretty close.
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