Ideal Air Filter Size
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Ideal Air Filter Size
My MAF conversion required fabrication of a complete air intake system from the throttle body to the air filter + relocation of the air filter. Initially, I had puchased an AEM DRYFLOW filter (so I don't get oil on the mass airflow sensor) with an element that measures 9 inches in length...my thought was bigger is better and since I am fabricating this I can make any size work so I might as well go for the big one. But, I am running into space issues. The spot that I plan on installing the air filter, which is the ONLY spot that I will be able to make a COLD AIR system (behind drivers side headlight), will not allow for the 9 inch filter. The next size down is 5 inchs in length and I am certain that can make that work but I am begining to wonder if 5 inches is too small and may become a choke point so to speak.
Has anyone ever done or heard of a before and after comparison of various filter sizes with all else equal? What were the results?
Has anyone ever done or heard of a before and after comparison of various filter sizes with all else equal? What were the results?
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I haven't done a search so I can't say for sure. But it seems that at least one mfg. would make a dry 7 inch (if you're not stuck on the AEM, just dry) & they've been on high hp mustangs for years with no breathing problems.
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just did my MAF conversion and used stock air filter housing out of a 96 bronco got the 1 into 2 piece MAF sensor AIT sensor everything for 95.00 dollars at a wrecking yard. also the crankcase breather hose is after the MAF not before like MAP systems i hope your conversion was easier than mine, what a pain in the rear!!! AND STILL having trans issues.
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Yea my 94 is maf and the oil breather hooks into air hose right before throttle body .You could make one It wont be a fresh air unless you build a box for it and duct it to grill area. You can switch window washer around to get room. Good luck
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Originally Posted by lostin90s
Yea my 94 is maf and the oil breather hooks into air hose right before throttle body .You could make one It wont be a fresh air unless you build a box for it and duct it to grill area. You can switch window washer around to get room. Good luck
I will be building a box to surround the MAS housing and filter. That is how I will achieve the cold air effect.
Window washer is gone already as is the cruise control. If they were still there then there would be NO room in that area.
