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> Rain hats (6-cyl): Does right side fit without cutting?, couldn't find any pictures
mskala
post Apr 24 2013, 07:27 PM
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Anyone done this? Couldn't find any pictures showing if they will fit
without hitting the trunk wall.

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post Apr 24 2013, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(mskala @ Apr 24 2013, 08:27 PM) *

Anyone done this? Couldn't find any pictures showing if they will fit
without hitting the trunk wall.

Thanks,
Mark S.

If you have tall intake manifolds (PMO or 906) and full size filter it will probably rub.
If you use the A/C height filters it should clear with the tall manifolds
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post Apr 24 2013, 07:42 PM
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I think I will have the same issue. Tall manifolds with the rain shields. I haven't got to it yet, but I'm figuring on trimming the inside of the trunk lid to make it happen. I should be doing this in the next couple of weeks so I can report back.
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post Apr 24 2013, 08:13 PM
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I have standard 914/6 manifolds and a GT engine lid. Everything fits with no issues.



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post Apr 24 2013, 08:20 PM
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It's a tight fit, but they do just make it. When installing or removing the passenger side hat, it helps to slightly raise the filter element so you can slide the element and hat slightly forward, then tilt the forward edge of the hat up to slide it up and out.
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post Apr 24 2013, 08:59 PM
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Thanks all, good to know. I will be dealing with this on the
weekend.

My only abnormal thing is that I have a 1/4" taller air filter
(not K&N, real paper). Oh and also the thin phenolic spacers
for heat isolation that some don't have.
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post Apr 24 2013, 09:21 PM
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I also have the phenolic spacers, but don't know about the paper element.

What is the name or part number of the paper air filter element? I'm not that impressed with the K&N filter elements.
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post Apr 24 2013, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Apr 24 2013, 11:21 PM) *

I also have the phenolic spacers, but don't know about the paper element.

What is the name or part number of the paper air filter element? I'm not that impressed with the K&N filter elements.


It's probably easiest to refer you to the thread on pelican below: my post is
about half-way down.
pelican thread
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post Apr 26 2013, 06:59 PM
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I had to bend my right rain hat slightly to fit without rubbing. Didn't take much.
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Success. It hits the trunk wall going in, but not when fully seated.

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post May 11 2013, 06:09 PM
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Nice! Same result for mine installed today. Tall manifolds, phenolic spacers and PMO rain hats. About 4mm clearance.
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PMO's are taller than factory, But not R / 906 tall FYI
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QUOTE(mskala @ Apr 24 2013, 07:52 PM) *

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Apr 24 2013, 11:21 PM) *

I also have the phenolic spacers, but don't know about the paper element.

What is the name or part number of the paper air filter element? I'm not that impressed with the K&N filter elements.


It's probably easiest to refer you to the thread on pelican below: my post is
about half-way down.
pelican thread


Mark thank you for the post on the over the counter filter elements ! When you say you " clipped " the outer mesh screen how exactly did you do that ? Once you get the screen removal started does it just peel out or do you have to clip each pleat ?
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post May 12 2013, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(rfuerst911sc @ May 12 2013, 06:04 AM) *

Mark thank you for the post on the over the counter filter elements ! When you say you " clipped " the outer mesh screen how exactly did you do that ? Once you get the screen removal started does it just peel out or do you have to clip each pleat ?


The wire and paper are both encased in the silicone gasket material. I didn't do
a lot of experimentation but found that cutting off the entire outer wire mesh,
which is a lot of clipping, makes it very flexible. It may be possible to just cut
the mesh vertically in a few places instead, or it could look better and be handled
without risk of cutting yourself if the inner mesh was removed instead. Let us
know.
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