Guest shalpin Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Hi there, I'm a bit new at this, but am looking to add a few things to my Pathfinder. I was looking Mr. Jim's website and am thinking about doing the cone filter project, but I have a few questions for those who ahve done it. First, why the cone filter? K & N makes a flat one (33-2031-2). Any reason? Better air flow? Second, does anyone know if tehre is a Canadian code for the RU-2520? I've had a problem finding a code that I can order from here (Ottawa). Last, I notcied that the airbox was fixed to the chassis. The new cone filter is not. Does the filter move much or bang around? Cheers and thanks! Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 The big issue is that they are becoming harder to find for Pathfinders, depending on your year model. You can email K & N Filters Directly about applications. The cone has much better air flow. They don't move around. It is more stable than it looks in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 What about water. From the pics I've seen so far the cone filters always seem to be in the open (uncovered) and I know this is probably for better air flow, but wouldn't you be sucking in more humidity because your filter isn't covered. When wheeling that is. <_< Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 They are coated with oil that will keep out most splashed water. If you are talking about deep water crossings, you need to look at a snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Cool, tks Jim. Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Humid air isn't bad for an engine, just large amounts of water all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverbum Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 The big issue is that they are becoming harder to find for Pathfinders, depending on your year model. You can email K & N Filters Directly about applications. The cone has much better air flow. They don't move around. It is more stable than it looks in the photos. So what's keepng it from moving around that much? I want one but I've been putting it off because I'm worried about vibration damage. I drive a lot of badly washboarded dirt roads that seem to shake off, lossen, and break anything not solidly attached. I don't want my mass air flow sensor and housing getting damanged or the intake hose wearing a hole in it. I'm still on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 "I don't want my mass air flow sensor and housing getting damanged or the intake hose wearing a hole in it." How the hell would having a cone filter on that damage your MAF? A cone filter weighs at most one pound. It's not going anywhere, man. What other intake hose are you referring to that you're so worried about? Most of the extraneous intake stuff is removed when you put the cone filter on, anyway. Just so you know, I've seen many people use these filters and I've never heard of any problems with any of them. I think you're being overly cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigcat44 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I think what he meant was the filter itself being bad for the MAF. I know with my 2k2 Maxima there was a problem with the oil coated K&Ns on the Injen intakes blowing Mafs easily but I don't forsee that being a problem on older Pathys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I think the issue is that with the K&N cone filter like off of Mr.Jim.net is that the filter is free to move around cause it's not fixed to the car like the old airbox was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 two words.... DUCT TAPE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverbum Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I think the issue is that with the K&N cone filter like off of Mr.Jim.net is that the filter is free to move around cause it's not fixed to the car like the old airbox was. Exactly! When you have an air box your metal MAF housing is attached to it. Without the airbox (unless you make a support) your MAF housing isn’t securely mounted and is free to jiggle around (how free it is to move I don’t know because I haven’t done it yet). Seems like the roads I drive tend to make things that can move move. In my mind that can be a bad thing. I think I am going to add a cone filter once I come up with a way to secure it to my liking in order to protect the filter, the MAF and housing, and the intake hose they connect to from constant movement greater than what they would see stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest streetpathy91 Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 I have an intake much like Jim, and at first it wasn't anchored to anything at all, and it never moved around or caused any damage, the cone filter is long enough(like most) that it sits nicelt in the corner if the inner fender behind the headlight. However for peace of mind you can jsut zip tie the intake tube to the leftover bracket after the airb ox is removed. On another note i've never had any water problems with mine either. ))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Mine also has a zip tie securing it to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95pathfinderSE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Does anybody have a part #. I am anxious to do this upgrade but want to be sure that I am ordering the correct part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) This is on my brothers QX4, But I installed the same thing. Note the silver support bracket. I had to bend mine a little to use a factory bolt hole. http://groups.msn.com/nissan4x4/mybothersq...oto&PhotoID=374 Here is for the filter assembly... http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=402920 (previous link was incorrect and replaced) Edited October 26, 2006 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95pathfinderSE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) thanks. has anyone tried the RU-2520 yet? i googled it and the k&n website doesnt specify what applications it works for. also..once the airbox is removed is it just the hose clamp that holds in on? seems pretty simple. Edited October 26, 2006 by 95pathfinderSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Ive had my filter on there since i bought my pathy, and i havent had any problems with the maf or with the filter moving around. My uncle was the one to install the filter and i know that he got it from AC (4x4parts.com) and they sent him the one that was the corect filter for it. I drive an R50 so im not sure if AC would have the correct one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 For a R50.... http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/customer_....asp?PartID=364 Thats what I installed on the Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) Here is a pic of my "creation". I used Spectre Performance parts. As for the filter/MAF just hanging, I took a piece of 3/4" aluminum strap and made a support from one of the stock air box mounts up to one of the bolts on the MAF (blocked by MAF in picture) . Edited October 27, 2006 by GrimGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperSon Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 That looks awesome Greg.Whats the part number on that tube? Heres mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Full part list: SPT81413 Universal MAF adapter (still needed some slight modification) SPT8718 6" ABS tube (they now offer an aluminum ) SPT8711 Holesaw & gromet kit (gromets are made to fit the curved tube, allowed me to plumb the stock vac and breather lines) SPT8772 Red coupler SPT8752 Red reducer coupler Bought it all at Pep Boys. Here is a link to the Spectre site: http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/Spectre.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriskaw440 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 finally found the pics I took when I installed my cone type air filter. this was a piece of cake....and a big improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperSon Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Is that a Taylor Spiro-pro plug wires by any chance Grimgreg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecciball Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 how about a k&n drop in filter. that is what i went with. no worrys about the maf or stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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