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Old 10-14-2006, 02:59 PM
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Default No filter in intake box?

As some of you may know I recently purchased my 2000 hatch. While checking out a few things for future maintenance I noticed there's no filter in my stock intake box.

Bad thing? Or okay thing?

Should I get a filter soon?
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (ek forever guy)

go get a filter of some kind
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (ek forever guy)

i would think that 1. it would obviously allow a lot more debris in your engine than normal and 2. it might net you bad gas mileage. i'd buy a filter ASAP.
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Cool, i'll just get a cheap-o one from autozone for the time being. My bro has a CAI laying around he's going to ship to me from GA.
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (ek forever guy)

How does the throttle body look, dirty?
Old 10-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (EL Vap133)

at least put some pantyhose on the throttlebody
Old 10-14-2006, 03:17 PM
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (md88hfcrx)

I'll take a look. What am I looking for?
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (ek forever guy)

excessive dirt on the throttle body and the housing
Old 10-14-2006, 03:33 PM
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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (DeadEnd9009)

It's clean
Old 10-14-2006, 03:38 PM
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There should be a filter in that box. You can pick one up very cheap at autozone. Or you can put a CAI on it with a filter. Put something over it, even if it's pantyhose over the therottlebody. You need a filter of some kind.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There should be a filter in that box. You can pick one up very cheap at autozone. Or you can put a CAI on it with a filter. Put something over it, even if it's pantyhose over the therottlebody. You need a filter of some kind.</TD></TR></TABLE>

a panty hose over the throttle is not a filter.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a panty hose over the throttle is not a filter. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Peachy, I never said it was.

I simply stated it's a fine bandaid until you get a real one.

Though if you want to get **** about it I suppose I can nail you back.

Technically it is a filter. How? It lets air in and blocks larger particles like dust. It's primary purpose isn't a filter, but it can serve the purpose of one.

I wasnt' telling him to do it, I was simply saying that anything is better than running an open throttle body like that.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Peachy, I never said it was.

I simply stated it's a fine bandaid until you get a real one.

Though if you want to get **** about it I suppose I can nail you back.

Technically it is a filter. How? It lets air in and blocks larger particles like dust. It's primary purpose isn't a filter, but it can serve the purpose of one.

I wasnt' telling him to do it, I was simply saying that anything is better than running an open throttle body like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hmm...sounded like you were suggesting it.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Put something over it, even if it's pantyhose over the therottlebody. You need a filter of some kind.</TD></TR></TABLE>

and maybe you didn't read right, but he's not exactly running a open throttle, he still has the factory intake system, but without the filter.

don't get pissy with me because you always post useless crap.
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guys guys hang on. It's clean, the bulky intake box has kept everything out as far as I can see, I'm going to get a new filter here tonight.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There should be a filter in that box. You can pick one up very cheap at autozone. Or you can put a CAI on it with a filter. Put something over it, even if it's pantyhose over the therottlebody. You need a filter of some kind.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i love how you just repeated every single reply.

kudos.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm...sounded like you were suggesting it.

and maybe you didn't read right, but he's not exactly running a open throttle, he still has the factory intake system, but without the filter.

don't get pissy with me because you always post useless crap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Whatever man, in my opinion there's no difference between running an open throttle body and running an intake setup w/ no filter except throttle response. So whatever.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by knockout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love how you just repeated every single reply.

kudos.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well I'm glad that you're glad. Believe it or not (which I don't care) I didn't read any of the replies, just hit "reply" and voiced my opinion. I am not a slave to society and don't feel the need to do what others do or say what others say. That's my opinion, if you like it, fine, if you hate it, fine. He asked for it, I gave it. Pure and simple.
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no need to get philosophical, just bustin' your chops.
relax there tiger, its just the internet.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by knockout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no need to get philosophical, just bustin' your chops.
relax there tiger, its just the internet. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know, I'm just stating that as our opinions did match, I didn't read any of them before I posted.

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Default Re: No filter in intake box? (md88hfcrx)

at least put some pantyhose on the throttlebody

ROFL!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by imaginAZN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at least put some pantyhose on the throttlebody

ROFL!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know right, I'll grab a pair of my old ones.
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hope you havent been driving too long like that.
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Actually I drove from atlanta to phoenix like that.


I hope I didin't hurt anything. It wouldnt have occured to me to check my air filter before I leave on a trip.
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you'll lose power...i have seen airboxes with a too highflow of a filter and lose power...the airboxes are designed to create certain amount of vacuum/pressure....if the air filter flows too much where it loses pressure the airflow in the box will become turbulent and thus reduce flow...this is what i have read.
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Don't you think the chance of ruining an engine should come before your 1-5 hp difference in the way the intake arm is set up?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't you think the chance of ruining an engine should come before your 1-5 hp difference in the way the intake arm is set up?</TD></TR></TABLE>


im sorry i didnt read the post...i thought he thought it would make the car faster by not running a filter...my bad...but if you read my post its quite informative...take notes....
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