kwik Filter Problem
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From: Carhenge
I think I remember reading a post over at TDS by someone who checked the vacuum several different places in the intake, and the vacuum was much higher in the intake tube than in the air box. I suspect the indicator placement is your problem.
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From: La La Land
A "too-large" hole would only cause a leak, not excessive (apparent) vacuum.
The hole in the original filter box on my 2000 was about .710" (18mm), but if everything's snug, there shouldn't be any leak. Put some grease or RTV around it if you believe you've got a leak.
Pop
The hole in the original filter box on my 2000 was about .710" (18mm), but if everything's snug, there shouldn't be any leak. Put some grease or RTV around it if you believe you've got a leak.
Pop
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There is definetly no leak around the indicator. I drilled a 3/4 " hole which is close to the right size.
I think it is more a location problem than anything.
I am still wondering why my stock tubes wernt long enough to make it to the new filter without adding the pvc elbow.
Does anyone else have this problem and had to add an extender piece to the plenum ?
Pop,
Do you have a picture fo your setup ?
I think it is more a location problem than anything.
I am still wondering why my stock tubes wernt long enough to make it to the new filter without adding the pvc elbow.
Does anyone else have this problem and had to add an extender piece to the plenum ?
Pop,
Do you have a picture fo your setup ?
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From: NEBRASKA
I've got an early '99 PSD with the 6637 filter hooked up. I used a 22 degree PVC elbow to connect the filter to the intake tube. I then drilled my hole for the Breathalizer right into the PVC. So the tester is actually about 2 inches away from the filter in the intake tube. I haven't had any problems, in fact it was reading around the 75% mark. So I replaced the filter and reset last week. I can't remember what size hole I drilled, but I know it was a very tight fit. If you can hear the turbo spooling faster, I highly doubt the filter is causing a problem.
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My truck is a 2000 F350 CC LBI wonder if I had a 99 motor or something becasue I definetly needed the extension.
Finally,
Sounds like you and I have the exact same setup as far as connections and placment of the "Breathalizer"
I dont have any problems just cruising but when I build some boost it sucks that thing right in.
Ill move it and see how that works
Ryan
Finally,
Sounds like you and I have the exact same setup as far as connections and placment of the "Breathalizer"
I dont have any problems just cruising but when I build some boost it sucks that thing right in.
Ill move it and see how that works
Ryan
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
No, nothing, performance-enhancing. Just the mods listed on my signature, all of which shouldn't really increase performance very much.
I wonder if you mounted the FilterMinder in such a way that the air rushing past the sensor's port creates a venturi effect? Thus vacuum, that isn't really there in the airstream, is being seen.
Pop
I wonder if you mounted the FilterMinder in such a way that the air rushing past the sensor's port creates a venturi effect? Thus vacuum, that isn't really there in the airstream, is being seen.
Pop
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Well,
I switched the location last night and did a couple of 24lb of boost runs
The filterminder didnt move in the slightest bit so Im convinced that placment is everything - LOL
I guess you learn something everyday
Thanx Pop
Ryan
I switched the location last night and did a couple of 24lb of boost runs
The filterminder didnt move in the slightest bit so Im convinced that placment is everything - LOL
I guess you learn something everyday
Thanx Pop
Ryan
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From: La La Land
You betcha'! We're all in this community together, to help one another out. I'm just glad I could help with valid information.
I've received plenty of help here, too. How else would I even know about the 6637? Give and take. Deposit, withdrawal. There's something out there that you know a heck-of-a-lot more about than I do.
It'll come up someday.
You didn't say where you re-mounted the FilterMinder. On the end of the filter?
Pop
I've received plenty of help here, too. How else would I even know about the 6637? Give and take. Deposit, withdrawal. There's something out there that you know a heck-of-a-lot more about than I do.
It'll come up someday.
You didn't say where you re-mounted the FilterMinder. On the end of the filter?
Pop
Last edited by SpringerPop; Aug 4, 2005 at 10:50 AM.
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yeah
I remounted it in the same location as you did. Seems to make the most sense there. I originally mounted in the elbow thinking it would look the best there and be the easiest to read but I guess the prettiest location isnt always the best.
RL
I remounted it in the same location as you did. Seems to make the most sense there. I originally mounted in the elbow thinking it would look the best there and be the easiest to read but I guess the prettiest location isnt always the best
.RL
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From: Connecticut
I installed the 6637 filter today on my f-350.Sounds nice and the turbo spools alot faster.Theres just one question i have about it.I had to tie it down so it wouldnt rub on the brake oil resavor.I would think after a while it would wear the resavor,am i wrong.I will do the filter minder thing,good idea.
thanks for the tip
Eric
thanks for the tip
Eric
