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  1. 14th January 2012, 05:10 PM #1
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    Inline air filter with snorkel?

    Has anyone here used an inline filtter instead of the standard airbox/filter with a snorkle setup?

    I'm looking at a specter unit Spectre Performance - Official Site

    I think this might flow better and give me even more room.
    Should also allow me to use any snorkle setup as I dont have to worry about the specific air box components. Just pick it up wher it comes through the guard.

    BTW, mines a Seriers 1 V8 Dicovery in case any of you guru's have some advice with regards to using a setup like this.
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    You coulda warned me the site would load a screaming engine or summat,, not staying there. Try posting up a picture of the filter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bee utey View Post
    You coulda warned me the site would load a screaming engine or summat,, not staying there. Try posting up a picture of the filter.
    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    Far out! I just jumped out of my skin!
    Won't be going there again.
    Sorry guys, I have my speakers muted, so I wasnt aware of the sound.
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    I braved the site with my speakers muted... (thanks for the warning).

    The filter is just one of these in an ally tube.


    Run away quickly...
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    I braved the site with my speakers muted... (thanks for the warning).

    The filter is just one of these in an ally tube.


    Run away quickly...
    I suppose I could fabricate a housing for any filter, but the cost vs time usually means just buy one.

    Are these types of filters no good for our vehicles? I ran a similar k & n on one of my sports cars. Excellent flow and filtration. Experiances would be appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shamat View Post
    I suppose I could fabricate a housing for any filter, but the cost vs time usually means just buy one.

    Are these types of filters no good for our vehicles? I ran a similar k & n on one of my sports cars. Excellent flow and filtration. Experiances would be appreciated.
    K&Ns are useless filters. Even K&N admit they aim for a low capture efficiency, and don't even achieve that. These filters are no different.

    Anyone who uses a filter like that on a 4x4 is asking for trouble.

    If you really want an inline filter, look for a Donaldson Powercore. There is an in-line version, and housings available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    K&Ns are useless filters. Even K&N admit they aim for a low capture efficiency, and don't even achieve that. These filters are no different.

    Anyone who uses a filter like that on a 4x4 is asking for trouble.

    If you really want an inline filter, look for a Donaldson Powercore. There is an in-line version, and housings available.
    Would the Donaldson unit take up any less room and still be more "universal" with respect to a snorkel?

    The reason I ask is the PO ov my vehilce has drilled quite a number of holes in the bottom on my standard airfiler (obviously for better airflow and to drain faster). Issue is its not would be impossible to seal when I add a snorkel.

    The replacement cost of an standard OE filter box and the convoluted setup required for a snorkle with them made this the perfoect opportunity to look at alternatives. Hence seeking suggestions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shamat View Post
    Would the Donaldson unit take up any less room and still be more "universal" with respect to a snorkel?

    The reason I ask is the PO ov my vehilce has drilled quite a number of holes in the bottom on my standard airfiler (obviously for better airflow and to drain faster). Issue is its not would be impossible to seal when I add a snorkel.

    The replacement cost of an standard OE filter box and the convoluted setup required for a snorkle with them made this the perfoect opportunity to look at alternatives. Hence seeking suggestions.
    I assume you have the square flat filter? I would buy one of the earlier type of metal-case barrel filter housing from an early D1 (v8 or TDI).
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