Pod filter problems??

reded · 10-10-2006, 07:47 AM

well im getting my pod filter this week (when i get around to walkling to autobarn) and my old man is still against me getting one, he said that it will suck in too dust and ruin my engine.
My Question: has anyone had this trouble? or is he just been an old fuddy duddy?

cheers troy

DEVL-XR · 10-10-2006, 07:52 AM

no idea but my old man is against everything i do to my car! he's not a car person!

reded · 10-10-2006, 08:09 AM

oh ok well my old man is a mechanic and doesnt like most things i've done either lol.
Sterio...ect...

cheers troy

EA2BA · 10-10-2006, 08:31 AM

Fuddy Duddy!

Running a pod in a box is the only legal way, and my engine is fine after at least 12 months with one, I have the Pod as it was lying around and can be re-oiled saves buying new filters.

CaRtZ · 10-10-2006, 12:44 PM

i honestly think he is tryin to scare u out of the idea. shouldnt suck any dirt into the engine... it's still an air filter, the supposed 8oz that it takes to kill an engine let alone any at all! all pod's r good for is the sound of the things when u hit the loud pedal as i stated in ur previous thread. my dad doesnt like any of what i have done or plan to do but it's my car and ill do what i want to it! (sorry ray, not helpin much am i?)
pat.

vigilante000 · 10-10-2006, 12:53 PM

I have changed the airbox to a FULLY ENCLOSED pod filter setup, running cool air from flexible ducting through the front bar.

The +ve's of a pod - better air flow
The -ve's of a pod - if its not fully enclosed, you get all the hot air from the engine.

Solution - Either keep your old airbox, restrictive but has moderate temp air flowing through it.

Or do what I did, get the ducted system with an enclosure, that way you get cool air from the front bar, its enclosed from heat, and the prying eyes of cops, and they cant do anything about it. I find the car runs a little better, especially on the warmer days, but its not significant to say 'its brilliant', but its better than the factory airbox in my opinion.

And the filter is there to filter the dust etc, as its designed to do, so I dont why your father said it will get dusty. Of course it will but its a filter...its meant to.

Check the pic of mine here...

http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...chmentid=21098

Cheers
ViGiLaNtE351

Gohan · 10-10-2006, 07:15 PM

ahmm hi why dont u just enclose the pod in a custom box have the top open just like the other cars have like high horsepower Skylines and stuff or just relocate the battery so the pod sits down near the front not all the way back

SwarvJarv · 10-10-2006, 07:45 PM

the guy at repco said all i have to do is put the heat shield on it for it to be legal???

vigilante000 · 10-10-2006, 10:11 PM

Trust me, a heat shield is not what they want to see...its got to be in an enclosure to be 'legal', which I think is pretty much crap really. They worry about the 'heat of the engine' catching your filter alight...etc etc...bbullshiit and so on. So at least I can say mine is enclosed and not being affected by the engine heat....this topic is of pod filters vs cops is just crap!. Lots worse things out on the road than pod filter assemblies!

Cheers
ViGiLaNtE351

reded · 11-10-2006, 07:27 AM

hey guys thanks for the help with everything, i went out yesterday and baught my pod filter and im goin to put it in on saturday.
i will leave it exposed until im told otherwise (for looks) then will put it in an enclosure.
heres some pics of the fitler.

cheers troy

CaRtZ · 11-10-2006, 12:21 PM

will look the goods. hot air induction may be a disadvantage to the exposed setup tho... have u check if it fits in the box yet? i'd be lookin at that...

mUTHA · 11-10-2006, 01:05 PM

what about adapting a ba xr8 style setup??

their pods are fully enclosed in a cylinder shape box

LTDHO · 11-10-2006, 01:16 PM

Pod's are as good as if not better than standard for filtering the air.

If do not get hassled by the police, then run the pod out side of a box and use a heat sheild.

JC · 11-10-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reded

well im getting my pod filter this week (when i get around to walkling to autobarn) and my old man is still against me getting one, he said that it will suck in too dust and ruin my engine.
My Question: has anyone had this trouble? or is he just been an old fuddy duddy?

cheers troy

He's being a fuddy duddy

JC · 11-10-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mUTHA

what about adapting a ba xr8 style setup??

their pods are fully enclosed in a cylinder shape box

Like this?

Works great.

CaRtZ · 11-10-2006, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTDHO

Pod's are as good as if not better than standard for filtering the air.

If do not get hassled by the police, then run the pod out side of a box and use a heat sheild.

not possible here in shepp!

5L · 11-10-2006, 02:43 PM

going by the looks of the pod you brought, it is an unoiled pod. therefor your old man is right and that will suck in dust and stuff. the oil that is on k&n filters is what actually traps the dust and keeps your engine clean.

reded · 11-10-2006, 05:41 PM

well i just went out and had a look at my stock induction pipe. and i dont think the pod neck is big enough to fit around it or is not small enought to sit inside it. but wont find out til sat when i put it on.
is the EA induction pipe rounder at the end??

cheers troy

reded · 11-10-2006, 06:22 PM

oh and is there any connections i need to buy for the pod to fit on??
considering its just a clamp on??

cheers troy

CaRtZ · 11-10-2006, 09:03 PM

i would presume it's 3 inch, mine is

reded · 11-10-2006, 09:21 PM

yeah DaFish filled me in on msn and it will clamp strait on so no problems now

thanks for the help guys.

chers troy

Christiaan · 11-10-2006, 10:05 PM

If you bought my pod + pipe, you would have been fine. My pod and pipe is probably cheaper than your un-oiled crappy quality pod.

Each to their own.

CaRtZ · 11-10-2006, 10:36 PM

doesnt just the quality/grade of the paper count? not the fact it isnt oiled?

reded · 12-10-2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuresm58

If you bought my pod + pipe, you would have been fine. My pod and pipe is probably cheaper than your un-oiled crappy quality pod.

Each to their own.

well considering my pod filter was only $25 and that doesnt matter about oiled or not.
i dont see how your theary will work???

mUTHA · 12-10-2006, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

Like this?

Works great.

yeah mate just like that

take it that from an au series 3 xr8???
very neat setup im thinkin of fittin one 2 my ef
very soon

Christiaan · 12-10-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reded

well considering my pod filter was only $25 and that doesnt matter about oiled or not.
i dont see how your theary will work???

What do you mean my theory?

My pod fits directly onto the stock intake pipe OR you could have used the less restrictive pipe i am selling with it. What's theoretical about that?

CaRtZ · 12-10-2006, 01:26 PM

that u r sellin it 4 less than $25

Christiaan · 12-10-2006, 01:59 PM

It's on ebay at the moment. It's LESS than $25.

CaRtZ · 12-10-2006, 05:47 PM

gota a link so it can be viewed?

reded · 13-10-2006, 08:03 AM

well your theory is that yours will fit strait on and mine wont.
wich in fact it will now that i have been filled in by a member on the forums (DaFish) cheers for the help.
and the price at the moment is $60 buy it now or $20 normal but then there's postage so it will be more................???

cheers troy