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csifku

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17th Jan 13 at 23:02

Hello. i bought something similar to this, just wihtout the pipe ...

Im wondering if i put this filter in my car how can i put a airflow pipe if i drill the bumper or grill ... how can i avoid the water goin in ?

[Edited on 17-01-2013 by csifku]

scottyp1989

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17th Jan 13 at 23:11

No need for one really, it will probly get more air in it without the pipe.

csifku

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17th Jan 13 at 23:15

quote:
Originally posted by scottyp1989
No need for one really, it will probly get more air in it without the pipe.

maybe but i want to suck a cold air, not hot one ... :-/ can u let me know how i can avoid the water goin in the pipe, i saw many cars with direct airflow feed pipe but havent got any idea how to avoid the water goin in :/

csifku

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17th Jan 13 at 23:39

this is my filter ...

what should i do with AFM ... :-/ after i take the battery out form more than an hour and then reset the ECU ???

scottyp1989

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18th Jan 13 at 00:00

Airflow meter needs to be left connected. Aslong as its away from manifold it will be fine as is.

*CorsaCal*

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18th Jan 13 at 00:00

If you put the end of the pipe as low as possible i cant imagine water travrlling upward.

csifku

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18th Jan 13 at 00:08

quote:
Originally posted by *CorsaCal*
If you put the end of the pipe as low as possible i cant imagine water travrlling upward.

Yes i thought to do " U " on the pipe so it wont go but how people drive like this ?

scottyp1989

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18th Jan 13 at 16:45

Thats how the standard pipe goes

csifku

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18th Jan 13 at 23:03

quote:
Originally posted by scottyp1989
Thats how the standard pipe goes

standart pipe dont go there, yes its from the same side BUT its connected to the body of the car ...

john_redtop

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18th Jan 13 at 23:12

i know its a different engine etc but gives you a bit of a idea this is mine

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not sure if you can see it that good but its behind the lower grill and never had any issues with water

csifku

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19th Jan 13 at 03:27

Thats look clever to be honest

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look what have i done tonight, i moved the AMS from the box to the hose lol please have a look the oil cap, its just a tiny bit white but do u think is cos of head gasket ?