Pronto air filter for 99 Jeep Wrangler

[rk1407]

I feel kinda dumb asking this but I need clarification.

I bought a Pronto air filter for my friends 99 Wrangler. I opened it up and it has a foam covering over the bottom of the filter. I wish I could upload a pic but I will try to describe.

On the bottom of the filter there is a foam layer glued to filter (not just one or two glues spots but many) The foam layer is about half an inch thick. It fits in the airbox ok but I just wanted to make sure this is normal since I have not seen this before.

I initially thought I had to take it off but it is really glued on there. I thought maybe the manufacturer added the foam piece to make it fit better in the box it was packed in? Just seems weird. Any input appreciated.

Thanks

 

[NHGUY]

Some filters use a foam "prefilter".Thats normal.

 

[Chris142]

My original filter had that. I have mever seem an aftermarket filter with the foam

 

[rk1407]

Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Some filters use a foam "prefilter".Thats normal.


Thanks, I have never seen a filter like this. I bet it does a very good job filtering.

 

[rk1407]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
My original filter had that. I have mever seem an aftermarket filter with the foam


Well, if you want one I bought it at Rockauto.com and it was $3.77. I thought it was a great deal.

Thanks

 

[artificialist]

I have dealt with a few OEM filters that have a layer of foam above the paper. There is nothing wrong with this design.