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Old 07-24-2017, 02:22 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by dreksnot View Post
So, the appearance is that they were probably "distorted" during install. Lawd knows, I've done a number on my filters twisting and turning, moving the inlet hoses and messing, to leave the filters less than original stock (new) looking. And, with the mashes on the filters from the installation process gave way to weakening the filter media matrix. What kind of air you pulling through these (motor CID and boost)?
417ci @ 14 psi

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Originally Posted by jeff657756 View Post
Mine are distorted some from taking them on and off, but not to the degree of that.
Seemed excessive to me too.

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Originally Posted by stevieturbo View Post
I see a lot of filters like that when they get old, some huge some not. I dont believe they are actually getting sucked in on themselves, certainly no way is it happening on the larger sizes, but no idea what does actually cause it.

I used a pair of Greddy Airynx filters on my low mounts. They were basically the most compact..but open filter I could find. Foam design. I will say they do filter like shit though, but most certainly a lot safer than a screen, and probably flow more than a screen.
Better than nothing though
I'll look into the Greddy's, thanks.
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