Re: air filters

From: Tim Stiffy (tstiffy(at)pulsenet.com)
Date: Wed Jun 21 2000 - 22:19:14 CDT


Have any advice for replacing the "gravel strainer" air filters on the
Series 1 engine? I'd like to be able to easily switch back to the original
for shows. I haven't found anything that low enough to clear the hood.

Tim Stiffy
Series 1 Alpine
-----Original Message-----
From: michael proper <proper.mike(at)accentleasing.com>
To: alpine list <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 19, 2000 5:55 AM
Subject: air filters

>I changed my air filter over to a K&N filter this weekend on my SV and
>thought I would share the details for those who would like to do the same.
>Purchase (2) E-3220 K&N filters, (4) 2"x1/4" galvanized pipe nipples, and
>(4) 3" 5/16 bolts. I cut the old filters material away from the top and
>bottom cover. Carefully split and hammered back the flange that holds the
>original spacers in place. Assembled the filters using the pipe nipples as
>the spacers for the bolts and it was a perfect fit. These filters are a bit
>pricey at $28.00 each but are good for life .
>
>Mike Proper
>Lansing, MI.
>67 SV
>
>
>



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