05-31-2023, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Slight cut needed for my TT air filter fittment. Can or should I do it.
Hey guys ..... my driver side K&N turbo air cleaner fitment has always been a pain and install is not easy. I am thinking about cutting out this area in the silver lines on the pictures for easier in n out!
Do you guys think this is a good idea or will it cost structural integrity to be weakened. Thoughts?
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05-31-2023, 03:22 PM | #2 |
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Looks like you already started Answer is yes and yes but I'd weld up the seam and add support elsewhere if needed.
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06-01-2023, 02:45 PM | #3 |
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wait...is this how these filters are supposed to be oriented?
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06-01-2023, 02:54 PM | #4 |
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No, its not. I dont think they are that hard to change. Not hard enough to cut on the frame,
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06-01-2023, 02:55 PM | #5 |
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How is your driver side filter oriented? Pictures?
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06-01-2023, 02:58 PM | #6 |
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It sits right below the steering shaft. I can't remember which side but sometimes i put the filter up into the area not attached to anything, then attach the elbow/coupler to the filter.
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06-01-2023, 03:16 PM | #7 |
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I guess I have more room because no oil heater. The other side is the one that gets messed up and melted. : (
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06-01-2023, 03:25 PM | #8 |
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Is the crossmember cut in the pic? I believe that's more structural that the piece OP is talking about cutting.
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06-01-2023, 03:50 PM | #9 |
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It was cut for the ability to remove the oil pan. I read quite a few threads before cutting it. I can tell you the car behaves the same without it, but I'm not willing to get into that argument with anybody. I was simply taking a picture of how my air filter is oriented. No judgement on cutting anything on your own car. I just wanted to make sure I had my filters in right.
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06-01-2023, 04:50 PM | #10 |
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I just hate the air cleaner being so close to the exhaust manifold! Thus having it on the side it may be a bit cooler. That is my thought anyway.
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No worries at all but I appreciate your response all the same. I was thinking "oh no, I'm about to get flamed for cutting this stupid thing". Not what this thread is about but I absolutely recommend anyone make triple damn dog sure your oil pan is aligned before dropping an engine, transmission, turbos and all plumbing into a car and have the stupid thing leak and lead you to the decision to hack your subframe.
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When I just sitting, idling, my IAT's might climb to 160F (like in the staging lanes). Driving in traffic, at stop lights I might hit 130F before rolling again. When cruising, my IAT's are probably 5-10F above ambient. So, I added meth/water injection to ensure they're nice and low when pounding on the throttle and in boost.
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