Inverting air filter cover

[mjoekingz28]

Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Basically turned the cleaner into an open element cleaner.And got the filter element a whole lot dirtier faster.


But wouldn't that keep the engine bay cleaner!?

 

[otis24]

Not determined to invert it. More than likely, I won't. Just educating myself. Only a fool learns from his mistakes. He who is truly wise learns from the mistakes of others!

 

[punisher]

Originally Posted By: otis24
Only a fool learns from his mistakes. He who is truly wise learns from the mistakes of others!


In my profession the axiom is, "Never pay to be a BETA tester."

 

[DoubleWasp]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
I don't get K&N filters and added flow. What added flow? The engine is basically an air pump, it's gonna suck in as much air as it needs. I've seen dyno's online where they take off the entire air cleaner assembly (0 restriction) and it didn't change any horsepower numbers.


The intake tubing is a bigger restriction than the filter itself. This is why a K&N drop-in does nothing.