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turbo has the 5.5 inch race cover inlet, wondering what people are putting on these things for filters, or elbows, as id like to run one on the street. turbo may end up being close to the rad, so I may need an elbow. ive been searching for them, but cant find any in 5.5 inch. AFE builds custom air filters for 99 bucks, so that's an option. does anyone know of a shorter air filter that wont restrict me? thanks guys
Its simple. You want the largest air filter you car fit. Small air filter means lots of restriction. Like other turbo piping, you'll probably need to have another custom inlet made for the air filter. Placement of the air filter should be based upon the largest area you have for the air filter, then near coldest air if possible (away from hot parts if possible).
found a few filters that look like they'll work on summits site, their made by AFE. still looking into an elbow that's made for tight spaces. I found the cobra elbows, but they don't make one in 5.5 inch. anyone know of an elbow that is 5.5 inlet?
5.5 is overkill. The center portion of the inlet is the part drawing air. You don't need a 5.5" inlet to accommodate flow. I'd run a 5.5" to 5" coupler and run 5" induction pipe and filter.
Fiber glassed dryer duct works well.
Great for compound bends and very light weight and strong when done. I had a super tight radius inside my fender. I didn't spend any time sanding or making it look pretty because you can't see it with the bumper installed.
I liked S&B filters. They are great quality and available in many options. (usually cheaper than K&N as well) Pic of an S&B next to a $25 ebay special.
forcefed, haha that's some engineering right there! never would have thought of that, great idea! but if I recall right, those are 4 inch right? I need a 5.5 inlet elbow...
forcefed, haha that's some engineering right there! never would have thought of that, great idea! but if I recall right, those are 4 inch right? I need a 5.5 inlet elbow...
Fixed the thread above... It's 5". You don't "need" 5.5" IMO. the surge ports don't suck in air.
got ya. so since you seem to know about the surge ports, ive been wondering what their purpose really is. there are slits at the bottom that go into the inlet, so I figured they were there to draw extra air, right? so your saying use a 5.5 to 5 reducer? isn't the dryer elbow still 4 inches? thanks for the help!
got ya. so since you seem to know about the surge ports, ive been wondering what their purpose really is. there are slits at the bottom that go into the inlet, so I figured they were there to draw extra air, right? so your saying use a 5.5 to 5 reducer? isn't the dryer elbow still 4 inches? thanks for the help!
No, you can get it in 5". You can also get the same thing in a heavier galvanized 5" for HVAC. I like the light weight flimsy alum dryer duct.
Google can do a better job that I can. But your basically recirculating some if the inlet charge to help with surge control. The antisurge port is not there to increase the amount of air the compressor can "suck in".
Your compressor minor is 76mm. Basically 3". A 5" inlet pipe is more than enough to support a 76mm compressor IMO.
11-01-2014, 03:46 PM
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