Twist Tie Method ?? QUESTION
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Twist Tie Method ?? QUESTION
My old man asked a good question.......
Isnt the stock air filter paper and wont it just fall apart when it rains ????
I know, I know, this is the cheap way out at the moment.... But my metal straps kept falling off and I remembered reading about it.
Will a K&N be better than the stock paper ??
Or will the 250 blackwing or varam be better worth the cost.
All I have is a 4 tip Borla Stinger on my stock vette.
Isnt the stock air filter paper and wont it just fall apart when it rains ????
I know, I know, this is the cheap way out at the moment.... But my metal straps kept falling off and I remembered reading about it.
Will a K&N be better than the stock paper ??
Or will the 250 blackwing or varam be better worth the cost.
All I have is a 4 tip Borla Stinger on my stock vette.
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you could get the performance seal that closes off the front part of the hood and helps keep the water out.
I would recomment buying something like a Halltech (look for a group purchase) or another brand just because they are designed for what you are trying to accomplish.
I have the Halltech and it took about 1.0 hours to install taking my time. The hard part was removing the original filter, but even that was easy.
I would recomment buying something like a Halltech (look for a group purchase) or another brand just because they are designed for what you are trying to accomplish.
I have the Halltech and it took about 1.0 hours to install taking my time. The hard part was removing the original filter, but even that was easy.
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If you get the hood seal, the water should not get into the filter area.
I went with the Blackwing, mostly for increased air flow but also for looks. The Halltech Stinger will do the same thing as the Blackwing.
I went with the Blackwing, mostly for increased air flow but also for looks. The Halltech Stinger will do the same thing as the Blackwing.
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We have the Blackwing for $229, but the best system on the market would be the MTI true ram air system, $349. The ram air system grabs cold air from outside the car. Give me a call, 281-870-8787 with any questions.
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