The 6637 AFE alternative!
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From: Central Alabama
Originally Posted by F350-6
Out of curiosity. How long does it take a filter that big to dry after you wash it?
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
Alot longer than I'm willing to wait. Which is why I bought 2 of the type of filter I have (AFE), when one is dirty and needs to be changed I swap it out and put in my spare. That way I can clean it when I have the time to dedicate to it and I have plenty of time for the filter to properly dry after cleaning. You also split the wear and tear between two filters instead of just one. Yes, its expensive...maybe more expensive than most people are willing to spend. The convenience was worth the extra expense to me.
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From: Columbia, MO
In case some of you were wondering, the reason not to use a heated air source, such as a hair dryer, to dry your cotton element filters is because the heat can cause the cotton fibers to shrink. When they shrink, it creates larger voids between the fibers that will allow more dirt to pass through. Not that anybody asked, but just an FYI for those new to the fabric filter.
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From: Farmington, Minnesota
Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
Alot longer than I'm willing to wait. Which is why I bought 2 of the type of filter I have (AFE), when one is dirty and needs to be changed I swap it out and put in my spare. That way I can clean it when I have the time to dedicate to it and I have plenty of time for the filter to properly dry after cleaning. You also split the wear and tear between two filters instead of just one. Yes, its expensive...maybe more expensive than most people are willing to spend. The convenience was worth the extra expense to me.
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From: North of Greenville
Originally Posted by bdrummonds
that gives me the idea of holding onto my old 6637 for cleaning days.
As for the 5" option, I would bet that you might be able to get an big rig exhaust shop to make a 5x4 reducing connector for not too much money.
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From: Central Alabama
Originally Posted by F250_
That is a much more financially manageable alternative to getting two of those more expensive elements. If only used for 2-3 days at a time on AFE cleaning cycles, it should last a very long time.
As for the 5" option, I would bet that you might be able to get an big rig exhaust shop to make a 5x4 reducing connector for not too much money.
As for the 5" option, I would bet that you might be able to get an big rig exhaust shop to make a 5x4 reducing connector for not too much money.
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You might check the plumbing section of your hardware store for a rubber adapter. The sewer pipe adapters come in a pretty wide variety of sizes. Maybe not really pretty, but it'd only be for a day or two, right?
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From: Irmo, SC
Just bought one of these today. Got the whole kit on its way here. They said about 3-4 days from Oregon to Bay City, Texas. I will let you know how it goes once I get it installed.
Did you ever get yours Brandon?
Did you ever get yours Brandon?
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
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From: San Diego
Just installed the kit from them and it was more of a pain than I was expecting. I figured I would have to take out the battery box and remount it but the clamp for the filter I had to make some makeshift brackets to hold it to the fender liner. For the battery relocate I just got a rem of diamond plate 10"x15" and put a 90* bend @ 13" in it and mounted it to the anchors that mounted the stock air box. It ended being not quite level but should do the trick for now. Eventually I am going to attempt the cold air box that a couple of the members here have made.
Makeshift brackets made out of .020 aluminum, they will work for now, don't know how long they will last but had the material around to use.
Mounted with the filter strap.
Another mounting.
Finished.
Makeshift brackets made out of .020 aluminum, they will work for now, don't know how long they will last but had the material around to use.
Mounted with the filter strap.
Another mounting.
Finished.
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From: San Diego
That is on my list just didn't have time to do it this time. Too many toys/projects to coordinate time for.