I have very little space between my (already raised) bonnet scoop and the tops of my intake trumpets, so could do with some sock filters.

Does anyone know where I can get some cheap? A quick internet search only produced the usual Demon Tweeks type places at £60-70 which seems a bit strong for 4 little bits of foam.

Any ideas gratefully received!

Adam.

Flatest is the Pipercross single long filter - it's re-inforced inside with wire mess too, so the bonnet can rest on it ok, and comes with an ali backplate you cut to size. This is a MUCH better option than trying to fit the socks, I know people who bought them and then switched to the Pipercross one.

Got mine from Burtons, do a search on this section for the code number as it has been discussed b4.

I know someone who made his own out of pond filter foam on a wire frame. I couldn't tell the difference between them and the dear ones. Glued with a glue gun and sprayed his own logo on with an aerosol they looked spot on, can't vouch for the efficiency but he hasn't had any problems in over a year.

Pete - good idea, might look into that.

Jasper - only problem is mine is a v4, so the 4 inlets are in a 'square' rather than all in a line.

Therefore I think the only options are 4 socks, or a 'custom' made version with a bit of foam and some chicken wire!

Cheers gents,
Adam.

Ahhhhhhh

ive just bought an itg sausage filter for my new injected blade engine but it wasn't cheap by any stretch!!!!!!

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Originally posted by scotlad
ive just bought an itg sausage filter for my new injected blade engine but it wasn't cheap by any stretch!!!!!!

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oh nothing wrong with old one- just want more POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it sounded like a challenge to make it work!

Adam , is that the demonstrator car off Ian ?
He told me he was looking at putting the filter into the bonnet bulge which seemed like a good idea, did he ?
I notice your in brum, where abouts? (u2u if you want) locosters meeting first wed of the month just north of Coventry village.

I think he did try that, but it was a bit of a temporary fix.

I was suffering with the air flow directly over the carbs causing a hesitation at any constant high speed (60+) but have now added a little aluminium flap at the front of the scoop - works a treat.

Still won't keep grit out of the carbs though. I think some socks are the solution.

Regards,
Adam.

Adam, meeting this weds at the Ansty arms (just north of Coventry) if your interested.

I would advise against the DIY option personally, Im very sceptical whether pond filter foam would be suitable to both filter efficiently AND allow good airflow even if you assume that no R&D goes into designing air filter materials (which Im sure it does!!).

Just cos somone else has done it and not had any problems isnt really a good indicator either, you could run with no filter at all for a year or more and not have any effects either, but it doesnt mean that the first time some grit tries to find its way into the engine, it won't get through the filter and grenade the engine.

Chris

[Edited on 29/8/04 by ChrisGamlin]