Air filter housing
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Dallas, Oregon
Air filter housing
My air filter housing wants to self open. The 'handles' on the straps move to the 'up' position when I'm running down the road. I think it happens when the throttle gets opened up. Anyone else have this issue? What's the desirable cure?
Le Mans Master
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I've not heard of this particular issue before. You could take this as an opportunity to switch to a CAI. Just a thought. You could also duct tape the box shut, but that's kind of ghetto.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Ozark Alabama
Mine did that when I first got the car years ago. I ended up putting the loop side of self adhesive Velcro on the back side of the straps to give them more tension. They have not popped open since.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Victoria tx
Lol I can't stop laughing because I also use the ghetto term. My straps kept popping also so I just did the zip tie mod.
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Racer
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From: Dallas, Oregon
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
I purchased at Harbor Freight some time ago, a package of 18" zip ties for a couple of bucks, might want to give it a try.
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CAI is Cold Air Intake. This would be an upgrade over the stock air box and filter. It allows more O2/denser air to get to your engine. The result is improved fuel economy and a few extra horsepower.