89_trailboss Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 hey guys, Im looking for Mr. Jims How-to to install the K&N filter on the VG30E. I cant find it for hte life of me. Can anyone post a link? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Crap. I used to have it, but I can't find it. You might consider using an adapter and keep the stock box intact just in case you want it for a snorkel or something sometime. You can find MAF adapters that will work on our engines, and it is probably easier than fooling with the box. I made a cold air box to hold mine from some thin sheet metal. Here it is in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 it's out on his old site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 awsome!!! thank you guys very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Not trying to POHO but.... I ripped out a driver side mud flap Wednesday and ended up with a nice mud puddle on top of my air intake box. (round one on top of motor '87). Had a K&N filter been installed would that have made me a candidate for the dreaded Hydro lock? The filter appears to be more vunerable to water not being encased. Perhaps there are some engineered designs to address water intake. Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I always wondered about the succeptability of an open filter like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 If it was for my path, yes. I would make some sort of sheald/gaurd. but its for my dads and it proply wont see too much, if any offroading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Not trying to POHO but.... I ripped out a driver side mud flap Wednesday and ended up with a nice mud puddle on top of my air intake box. (round one on top of motor '87). Had a K&N filter been installed would that have made me a candidate for the dreaded Hydro lock? The filter appears to be more vunerable to water not being encased. Perhaps there are some engineered designs to address water intake. Anybody know? How do you propose to install a cone filter on the TBI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Sewer Pipe I was not trying to be critical, but see now that it did sound that way. My apologies. Very nice install, clean. Gives engine bay lots of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 How do you propose to install a cone filter on the TBI? Actually, I have been formulating a plan for an adapter to bolt in place of the gimongus air cleaner :idea: . Basically a steel box made to fit the gasket around the opening, tall enough to use the stock cleaner cover bolts. Then cut out/ splice in a 3" round opening that can be plumbed to. Just an idea ATM, but hope to make a prototype soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 does anyone think a cold air box built around the cone will add any performance ? Thanks ---glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 does anyone think a cold air box built around the cone will add any performance ? Thanks ---glenn In theory yes, but I don't have any proof on that. With a box, most of the air is pulled from the fender well, which is mostly cool air. Then again, the only place pulling air is the fender well, same as the stock air box. If nothing else, it might help in the event of water or mud entering the engine compartment. I can tell you that the cone type filters make a better (throaty) sound and just a slightly noticeable difference on throttle response. That's with a stock setup, the performance might be more noticeable with other mods (exhaust, etc). If you are considering a cone filter, you should know that you'll likely get a little whistle sound. It's not too bad, but maybe enough to annoy some folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Had a K&N filter been installed would that have made me a candidate for the dreaded Hydro lock? From what I know about hydrolock (a bunch of VW guys run with CAI's) the filter has to be completely submerged for the engine to hydrolock. So no I doubt you'd hydrolock with it unless your were in some sort of hell-bent water-crossing scenario. Not that a muddy air filter is a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Git_R_Done Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 You can find MAF adapters that will work on our engines, and it is probably easier than fooling with the box. Where can I find the MAF adapters at and what is the part number I needed I orderes one off of ebay but it was the wrong one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Depends on what you want/ what you want to pay. I saw some at Pep Boys (about $10) that might work might need some slight modification to bolt holes. Some people have used ones made for Altimas (on average $15 Ebay), with slight modification to the bolt holes. Or AC sells one that's dirrect bolt on that is over $100 for the adapter and corresponding K&N cone filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 Ive come up with a intake for my TBI. used some 3" ABS. still have a few things to figure out but it does have a tight seal and a cheap cone filter(wasnt gona spend big money on a K&N till I knew this would work). I will see if I can fix my camera and get the pics off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) Where can I find the MAF adapters at and what is the part number I needed I orderes one off of ebay but it was the wrong one. Try calling all the ricer racer shops in your area. That's where I ended up getting one. It wasn't a perfect fit on the bolt holes, but an easy fix like GrimGreg said with the Maxima adapter. I just mentioned this in another post, but be sure that the intake shape is exactly like yours with an off-center intake hole. I ordered one from ebay that was listed for my year Pathfinder and the hole was in the middle of the square. I installed it and the truck would not run. That little bit of space makes a huge difference in airflow to the sensor. Edited April 4, 2006 by Earth1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Ive come up with a intake for my TBI. used some 3" ABS. still have a few things to figure out but it does have a tight seal and a cheap cone filter(wasnt gona spend big money on a K&N till I knew this would work). I will see if I can fix my camera and get the pics off gonn punch a hole in the hood and add the K&N like a mutant little Christmas tree sticking up in th air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 haha. no. it is in the same spot the VGE air box is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 gonn punch a hole in the hood and add the K&N like a mutant little Christmas tree sticking up in th air? Don't give me any ideas sssh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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