K&N breather a must for 00-02 lid installs?
03-12-2004, 03:10 PM
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K&N breather a must for 00-02 lid installs? I just finished installing my MTI carbon fiber lid, and I know 2000 and up cars have to have some sort of breather? Is this the tube that came out of the back of the driver side air baffle? what exactly does it do? I didn't get the breather, since it was part of a GP, can I just leave it alone? Or do I have to put this thing on it? Is it just a filter? I know I can get the part for 3$ at a hardware store, but I am not sure this is what I need? What exactly do I get for it? Sorry for the dumb newbie questions.
03-12-2004, 03:37 PM
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The hose that you are talking about comes from the air pump. All it is, is emmisions crap. The reason why guys but a breather on the end is because instead of it sucking dirty air they put a filter so it can be clean air. It is really not necessary. Hope this helps.
03-12-2004, 03:54 PM
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IT IS MOST DEFINITLEY NECESSARY! Without the breather you are sucking dirty air into your motor. Which over a period of time will ruin your cylinder walls. Also not having it has been known to throw SES codes. They're only $15....BUY ONE!
03-12-2004, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
IT IS MOST DEFINITLEY NECESSARY! Without the breather you are sucking dirty air into your motor. Which over a period of time will ruin your cylinder walls. Also not having it has been known to throw SES codes. They're only $15....BUY ONE!
There's a reason why that hose plugs into your OEM airbox behind the air filter... just to avoid dirty air getting into things. If your new air lid doesn't have a hole for the hose (my SLP lid did have a hole built in) then yes, get the filter.
03-12-2004, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
There's a reason why that hose plugs into your OEM airbox behind the air filter... just to avoid dirty air getting into things. If your new air lid doesn't have a hole for the hose (my SLP lid did have a hole built in) then yes, get the filter.
03-12-2004, 04:03 PM
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I'm no expert but I was under the impression that the air pump only pumped air into the exhaust when the engine was cold to help with emisions. I did not think it pumped any air into the engine. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
I just used the K&N filter cause I ordered it with my lid but I don't think you need the K&N one. There are other breather type filters that will be cheaper.
I just used the K&N filter cause I ordered it with my lid but I don't think you need the K&N one. There are other breather type filters that will be cheaper.
03-12-2004, 04:07 PM
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You don't have to spend the $15-20 on the K&N breather. If yo ugo down to your local Autozone/Pepboys/VIP you can find the APC version in the "rice" section for $8. Thye come in all different colors and work/fit just as good as the K&N.
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03-12-2004, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GM Muscle
You don't have to spend the $15-20 on the K&N breather. If yo ugo down to your local Autozone/Pepboys/VIP you can find the APC version in the "rice" section for $8. Thye come in all different colors and work/fit just as good as the K&N.
That is where I got mine.
03-12-2004, 04:45 PM
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Dont buy that $$POS$$ from k/n,Napa has black plastic breather elements for less then $5 that blend right in with the stock plastic.
That ARP **** is as gay as it gets
That ARP **** is as gay as it gets
03-13-2004, 12:15 AM
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Ok well I am going to get a filter for it tommorrow at the pepboys store I guess. I am not sure exactly what to look for? What does it look like? I tried to find a picture of it on some of the sites and even K&N's site, but no luck. Anyone have a pic for me so I know what im looking for? Thanks for you help.
03-13-2004, 08:25 AM
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Red91Vette: I have a nice shiny filter for you if you don't mind waiting for shipping. It's one of the $15 ones. I'll sell it to ya cheap if you want. benjaminr@hotmail.com
03-13-2004, 08:58 AM
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Click the link for a pic, you can see it on the right. Not really as gay as it gets like some people seem to think.
http://nitrousfedmuscle.com/images/underhood2.jpg
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03-14-2004, 01:38 PM
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Well I just picked up a cheap foam one for 2.50$, I tucked it outta sight too so you can't really see it anyway. I don't think 98 or 99 LS1's have it.
03-16-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by samz28
oddly my AIR K&N filter thing is still on my car after !AIR !EGR. I must go investigate this one 
I know the AIR is gone, i have it in a box.
odd
I know the AIR is gone, i have it in a box.odd
