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Motors Air filter issues

Discussion in 'General' started by legoman, 25 Jun 2016.

  1. legoman

    legoman breaker of things

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    This was fun, was going to fit the induction kit from my old car onto my Saab to free up some flow. induction kits a no go owing to how Saab mounted the MAF as part of the airbox. But turns out my car has done this to its airfilter

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    So its trying to eat it clearly. Anyone else had this before? Its a Pipercross one an ive bunged a paper filter in for the time being.
     
  2. Harlequin

    Harlequin Modder

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    contact pipercross? they will be interested to see that I'm sure!
     
  3. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    Huh. I've never seen that before. Okay, no expert, but.

    Yeah, I'd send Pipercross a picture and see what they say.
     
  4. legoman

    legoman breaker of things

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    Have done, its very odd, im tempted to get an induction kit still though, or a hose to fit
     
  5. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    I'm curious to see the induction kit if the MAF is part of the airbox. Does it come with a new mounting for it on some custom pipework?

    The more I think about it, the more it reminds me of when a sponge touches acetone. Maybe something got in and reacted with the foam?
     
  6. Cerberus90

    Cerberus90 Car Spannerer

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    Looks like it needs a diamond mesh grille on the intake side like the TVR speed six filters.
    K&N one would probably stay in shape better due to not being foam I'd have thought?
     
  7. legoman

    legoman breaker of things

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    Does indeed note the black box on the pipework near the strut mount

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    Yeah the K&N would be a better bet, im going to see though if I can just get the pipe which would mean I can use my own kit
     

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