K&N
FIPK Installation
Installation
at the throttle body is simple. First, you install the adapter,
which, according to K&N, "...create(s) a radius
entry which reduces restriction and allows the engine to ingest
an even greater volume of air" |
Once you
have the adapter on the throttle body, you slide the air tube
into the top. It's tight, so you may have to wiggle it and use
a bit of force. Two hose clamps hold the tube and adapter on
the throttle body and give a snug, air-tight fit. |
The FIPK
kit comes with a new breather hose to replace your stock one,
which originally came in at a 90 degree angle. Again, 2 angles
are better than 3 in this case. |
Here's the
Crown Jewel of the FIPK, the air filter itself, in all of its
pink glory. K&N claims that these come pre-oiled, but I
recommend hitting it with the included oil anyway, prior to
installation. |
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The tube
was fed through the hole in the baffle and sits in a metal,
1/2-circle cradle (not shown) on the back side. The cradle doesn't
hold the tube very tightly, but does offer some support. The
filter is then held on with another hose clamp. |
The FIPK
kit comes with a few accessories, including the recharge kit,
which is a bottle of oil and a bottle of cleaner. It also comes
with this nifty "Precharger" which adds protection
from dust and water. |
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With the
Precharger on you not only hear the air coming in but you can
see it, as the material gets sucked in against the filter. |
Now you can
really see the difference between the mods. The FIPK makes a
whole lot of sense and, well, it looks cooler, too. |
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