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02-16-2025, 04:14 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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What causes Roto-Fab filter to deform like this?
I just purchased a 2013 ZL1 and was going to clean the air filter until I realized it’s worse that I thought so now I’m debating to buy a new one instead but does anyone know what might have caused this filter to deform this way? I’m wondering if it was poorly installed and mis handled or if the supercharger can deform these. Thanks
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02-16-2025, 04:27 PM
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Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015
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The wrinkles aren't as much of a concern as the actual damage to the mesh. I would replace it.
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02-16-2025, 04:37 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010
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Good call, I will replace it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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02-16-2025, 04:40 PM
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Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: FLORIDA
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Yeah, someone before you probably messed it up doing something with it to damage the mesh like that. As for the filter element looking a bit crinkled, all the K&N's I have had looked like that a little. I just installed it so that area doesn't show. Replace that one for sure.
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02-16-2025, 05:21 PM
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Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Rochester, New york
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I have a nice 5” rpm intake for sale. Haha
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02-16-2025, 09:21 PM
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 Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Minnesota
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The reason this happens is simple, being lazy when trying to install the filter. The washer fluid reservoir filler neck and main ground is effectively in the way when you try to fit up the filter to the intake. The way to properly install is to remove the hose clamps on the intake, disconnect the hose and back it out a bit first then move the filter into place and re-secure hose/hose clamps.
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02-17-2025, 10:15 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Michigan
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I've gone through many K&N filters on 2-strokes. They just don't hold up that well. A new one always looked like that after a few cleanings. Under a hood and on paved roads is much less abusive so I would guess that one is pretty old.
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06-06-2025, 08:51 AM
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Get the non-oiled one and just replace it when needed
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