K&N Filter kit
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Willow Springs Ca.
K&N Filter kit
I am about to purchase the K&N air filyr kit ( 57-3036) that replaces the oem air box. I am only doing this because I am unable to keet the clips locked on the oem box.
I have read on the board about some of these kits placing the filter so low that they can pick up water and hydro lock the motor.
Anyone know it this K&N kit is one of those. From the photos it doesn't look that low.
Thanks
Jay
I have read on the board about some of these kits placing the filter so low that they can pick up water and hydro lock the motor.
Anyone know it this K&N kit is one of those. From the photos it doesn't look that low.
Thanks
Jay
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,364
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
Don't worry about it. Only time you would hydrolock the motor is driving thru deep water. I'm talking 6"+.
It will be fine. In fact, I run a dual open filter intake on mine with no problems, even thru HEAVY downpours.
V.
It will be fine. In fact, I run a dual open filter intake on mine with no problems, even thru HEAVY downpours.
V.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,437
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I've got the K&N kit on mine...happy and no problems at all.
You have to cut plastic radiator cover, which allows the unit to clear the hood and also allow cool air into the space.
Been in the rain a few times (unfortunately) and I checked it afterwards...was fine.
The stock box is soooooooooo restrictive I don't know how the LS1 breathes...like an elaphant running full speed and breathing thru a straw!
Let me know if you need help with the install.
18.57 on the dyno according to K&N
You have to cut plastic radiator cover, which allows the unit to clear the hood and also allow cool air into the space.
Been in the rain a few times (unfortunately) and I checked it afterwards...was fine.
The stock box is soooooooooo restrictive I don't know how the LS1 breathes...like an elaphant running full speed and breathing thru a straw!
Let me know if you need help with the install.
18.57 on the dyno according to K&N
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,532
Likes: 24
From: Willow Springs Ca.
I've got the K&N kit on mine...happy and no problems at all.
You have to cut plastic radiator cover, which allows the unit to clear the hood and also allow cool air into the space.
Been in the rain a few times (unfortunately) and I checked it afterwards...was fine.
The stock box is soooooooooo restrictive I don't know how the LS1 breathes...like an elaphant running full speed and breathing thru a straw!
Let me know if you need help with the install.
18.57 on the dyno according to K&N
You have to cut plastic radiator cover, which allows the unit to clear the hood and also allow cool air into the space.
Been in the rain a few times (unfortunately) and I checked it afterwards...was fine.
The stock box is soooooooooo restrictive I don't know how the LS1 breathes...like an elaphant running full speed and breathing thru a straw!
Let me know if you need help with the install.
18.57 on the dyno according to K&N
Jay
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,028
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From: northwest Ct
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
I read on this forum some where if the clips keep on coming undone you could put fuel line cut in half under the straps to tighten them up. I just did the zip tie mod and it works just fine.
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