66roadie
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Why not? Seems like that would be the next logical step.?
Racer X 1.4L Air intake box
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Why not? Seems like that would be the next logical step.?
jeff@racerxfab
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The biggest reason, cost. We feel we are already starting to get to the high end of price for this specific product.
carsNskis
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I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard for someone to home fab a plastic bottom to connect to the air duct...
Seems popular to do away with that hose tho, still trying to figure that move out [emoji848] (remove a source of fresh air from the one point that needs it most?)
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jeff@racerxfab
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Are you willing to have an option without the K&N? I would prefer to run a paper filter of the same size/spec. I donut like those filters
We also have AEM dryflow filters would that be acceptable?
Gimpster
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Yes sir, I would take that as an option. The dryflows are the only aftermarket filters I really like, but always a very personal decision
Maddog
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Wondering dry or wet ?
I cant figure why dry could ever be better ? being where it is (haven't pulled mine out yet) I would think moisture coming up from the road is a risk and paper could disintegrate and get sucked in and block things ? Whereas lightly oiled K&N would have better water repellent properties ? Though if you live in a dry place it makes sense. I like that the tube isn't connected for the same reason. But maybe I'm missing something
Yes sir, I would take that as an option. The dryflows are the only aftermarket filters I really like, but always a very personal decision
I cant figure why dry could ever be better ? being where it is (haven't pulled mine out yet) I would think moisture coming up from the road is a risk and paper could disintegrate and get sucked in and block things ? Whereas lightly oiled K&N would have better water repellent properties ? Though if you live in a dry place it makes sense. I like that the tube isn't connected for the same reason. But maybe I'm missing something
Gimpster
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Let's get this out of the way: if you care about filtration much, you wouldn't run a dry OR a oil laden cotton filter like a K&N maximum filtration is had from a OEM style dry paper filter.
With that said, the AEM dry filters have been shown a number of times to filtrate marginally better than the K&N's. Also, no oily mess when you clean them. Speaking of oil, less risk of OVER oiling the filter when you clean it... which has consequences on coating your MAF sensor and causing drama.
My personal choice, if I am running a high-flow filter, are the AEM's. 99% of the time I tend to prefer an OEM paper style filter though.
maximum filtration is had from a OEM style dry paper filter. With that said, the AEM dry filters have been shown a number of times to filtrate marginally better than the K&N's. Also, no oily mess when you clean them. Speaking of oil, less risk of OVER oiling the filter when you clean it... which has consequences on coating your MAF sensor and causing drama.
My personal choice, if I am running a high-flow filter, are the AEM's. 99% of the time I tend to prefer an OEM paper style filter though.
jeff@racerxfab
Supporting Vendor
Yes sir, I would take that as an option. The dryflows are the only aftermarket filters I really like, but always a very personal decision
We updated our selection for the filter type, the AEM dry flow filter can now be purchased with the air box.
Gimpster
New member
Thanks! About to make my order...
This is replacing an AEM SRI I have on the car now.
This is replacing an AEM SRI I have on the car now.
Maddog
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Fitted today
Got the RacerX CAI fitted today.
Very shiny and hugely happy with it, did a write up on the install here.
RacerX Cold Air Intake
Will add a short utube video clip of it when I get a chance. Sounds Awesome
Excellent engineering and just looks superb.
Got the RacerX CAI fitted today.
Very shiny and hugely happy with it, did a write up on the install here.
RacerX Cold Air Intake
Will add a short utube video clip of it when I get a chance. Sounds Awesome
Excellent engineering and just looks superb.
Chaos0311
Member
I'm ready to pull the trigger on this. I have the manifold and intake in my shopping cart. I just need to know how the fitment for both is on the 2017. I currently have the ZZP intake and the fitment on my 17 was slightly off because the motor mounting location does sit lower than previous years.
Maddog
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lower mounting
then should be real easy to mod the racerx bracket (as its bolt on) or even just a longer bolt for the alloy mounting pin, with spacers to make it reach the rubber mounting. Is that the one you mean ? Email jeff@racerxfabrication.com or jen@racerxfabrication.com they should be able to help.
Hey Chaos, are you talking about the upper right mount for the airbox ? If thats the one
Chaos0311
Member
Maddog, that's the one. I had to fab up some Z style brackets to make the ZZP box sit flush and follow the lines of the back of the bay. If I bolted it down without the fabbed bracket, it pulled the box down, pinned the intake down to the ac lines and looked warped. The RacerX intake box doesn't seem like it was any flexibility so if it doesn't sit right, I'll have to fab brackets again.
jeff@racerxfab
Supporting Vendor
Adding a spacer and possibly a longer bolt to the rear mounting bracket should account for the difference. If you have any other questions feel free to email.
Chaos0311
Member
What size is the current/stock bolt?
jeff@racerxfab
Supporting Vendor
We are using a stainless steel M6x1.0 16mm length bolt for the air intake.