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Old 03-29-2014, 07:36 AM
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I havent ran a filter in the last three years and not planning on it with my new build.
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Old 03-29-2014, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CameronVic
Yes, I picked up 1.5mph in the 8th just by taking the filter off. For my car, it was a 35-45whp difference. If your filter is a big restriction, it could pick up more. The tune will have to be adjusted, the car will want more fuel without the filter.

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He was asking if he MOVED his filter, if there would be any difference, not if he flat out removed it... so in fact, I am right. Thanks
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Yes, car is a pure street car and I am too poor to risk my turbo to gain some HP when I could just add another pound or two.

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Oh, also, a filter on a turbo causes more strain on the thrust bearing because the compressor is in essence, trying to pull itself out of the compressor housing because of the vacuum created by the filter.
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Originally Posted by Shownomercy
This is my setup.

I don't need more power, but if its a simple thing like pushing the filter out more, than I can do this.
You have hot air blowing through your radiator into your filter, I would relocate it. A straight 4" -5" pipe won't hurt that much
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Originally Posted by CameronVic
Oh, also, a filter on a turbo causes more strain on the thrust bearing because the compressor is in essence, trying to pull itself out of the compressor housing because of the vacuum created by the filter.
Adding pipe will just change the distance but the vacuum seen by comp wheel will still be the same. No?

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You have hot air blowing through your radiator into your filter, I would relocate it. A straight 4" -5" pipe won't hurt that much
Ok, I will look under the car and see what I can fit. Where does the line get drawn as to how much pipe between filter and turbo become a detriment?
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