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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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air intake

got an 86 lifted like 10 inchs was wanting a cold air intake on it what is sugested im not real sure about the k&n cause an open air filter on a mud truck dont make good sence to me
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Why not like a snorkle style set up?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Most of the serious mud guys I know run the snorkels. They are that hard to fab.
 
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yeah snorkle would be the way to go but what kinda filter are the breathin
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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I think the snorkle connecte to the stock or modified air cleaner housing - and you can throw a free flowing element.
 
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never heard of a free flowing element what is it
 
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You can stuff a K&N in the pipe.....
 
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