OK...i have read many threads and pictures stating that the K&N RU-2820, with modification, can fit like a OEM replacement. Here is a couple of threads which shows this.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=592712

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=890461

However, when i tried to do this tonite on my R, i ran into problems. Below is a few pictures of my stock filter taken apart.




If i am not mistaken, i am suppose to fit the K&N over the rather little inner edge of the elbow and tighten down with a hose clamp. However, there are 2 problem to this:

1. The outer diameter of the inner rim measures 84mm while the inner edge of the K&N measures 76mm. That is a difference of 8mm and there is no way in hell that i can fit that over.

2. Futher more, there is so little material that the K&N can go over meaning the hose clamp will be able to effectively tighten the fliter.

My only conclusion is that the sotck filter which i took apart was not OEM and there was subtle differences leading to my situation. Does anyone who has done this mod have a pic of their stock elbow? Any inputs?

Thanks.

 

you need to remove that glue thing. get flat driver, ones you crack it. it will fall apart. and you will have more space to put filter on. and yes use hose clamp. and yes. you will have to work on size. it will fit, since they are rubber. just work on it.

tip is put finger inside and pull/fit little by little.
i wish i can show you that pic. but no camera.

this pic is useless. but i just wanna post

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Mooch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you need to remove that glue thing. get flat driver, ones you crack it. it will fall apart. and you will have more space to put filter on. and yes use hose clamp. and yes. you will have to work on size. it will fit, since they are rubber. just work on it.

tip is put finger inside and pull/fit little by little.
i wish i can show you that pic. but no camera.

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There is a HUGE difference in size. I will try working on the glue and giving it another shot. But there is so little material where the filter can grab onto.

 

I used a 2820 and a cut up stock filter, and I just super-glued them together, no clamps at all.

 

Why not use the PN that drops right in like a stock one. I have one NIB in my garage, it's yours if you want it. I have no use for it.

 

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PM'd.


Modified by Petah at 11:01 AM 4/29/2006

 

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There is a HUGE difference in size. I will try working on the glue and giving it another shot. But there is so little material where the filter can grab onto. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i said, once you remove that glue thing you have about 3cm. its enough to use clamp to hold the filter, i used after market filter like one that comes with AEM, INJEN. but ones again, it only fit with icebox.

 

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The PN that drops right in is more $$$$. Lot's of integra owners go the hack route and buy the universal filter to save $$.

I'll pickup locally if you don't want it

 

I had the same problem... Here is the link to my old post:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1302718

You have to crack off that glue mesh thing to get it to look like this:



These are the directions I followed:

http://www.derestricted.net/it...x.htm

Here are pictures or my setup:







Modified by 94integrals at 2:10 AM 4/30/2006

 

That is exactly what i did and it worked. Thanks everyone. Took alot of elbow grease to get that thing on there!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94integrals &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had the same problem... Here is the link to my old post:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1302718

You have to crack off that glue mesh thing to get it to look like this:



These are the directions I followed:

http://www.derestricted.net/it...x.htm

Here are pictures or my setup:







Modified by 94integrals at 2:10 AM 4/30/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Hey what intake elbow did you use?