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3.5titanuimSD
10-09-2003, 06:33 PM
I've heard that K&N doesn't make the cone filter for the MSP anymore. Is this true? if it's not true were can i get one??
505zoom
10-09-2003, 06:35 PM
All it does is suck in hot air from the cooling fan. You're better off with one of their panel filters or a CAI.
3.5titanuimSD
10-09-2003, 06:36 PM
yea i got the drop in filter, so i'm better off with that?
Notorious
10-09-2003, 06:42 PM
Mine isn't originally for an MSP. Its a lot bigger than the msp one.
505zoom
10-09-2003, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by 3.5titanuimSD
yea i got the drop in filter, so i'm better off with that?

Everyone who has put a cone filter on the MAF has reported that it reduced performance when the fans are on.
Notorious
10-09-2003, 06:57 PM
Take the weatherstripping off and its not a problem. It wouldn't be there right now if it decreased performance. Although mine is bigger so that might be an issue.
AGR
10-09-2003, 07:08 PM
I use the K&N RU-3580 Cone. It's been on since March. With the weather stripping removed.
jaymode
10-09-2003, 07:37 PM
i am kinda thread jacking but should we put the weatherstripping back on for winter or will it be fine? I hears something about cracked glass?
AGR
10-09-2003, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by jaymode
i am kinda thread jacking but should we put the weatherstripping back on for winter or will it be fine? I hears something about cracked glass?

I doubt that there would be a problem; but it might depend on where you live. I'm leaving mine off.
KyRaceFan
10-09-2003, 08:52 PM
cone filters are UNIVERSAL, for the most part
You just have to make sure the inlet on the cone fits the inlet diameter on the filter itself... and If you plan on any intake piping upgrades.. why not buy the cone now and stick it on the pipes later on.

I also have no loss of performance with the fan on or off.
There isnt enough of a difference to feel..
Butt Dyno's are ALWAYS wrong..
lamp3
10-09-2003, 09:03 PM
Won't removing the weater stripping allow water into the engine bay when it rains??? is this a problem??
jred321
10-09-2003, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by jaymode
i am kinda thread jacking but should we put the weatherstripping back on for winter or will it be fine? I hears something about cracked glass?
my glass cracked with the weatherstripping still on. the two aren't related.
BremertonMSP
10-09-2003, 09:10 PM
Originally posted by KyRaceFan
cone filters are UNIVERSAL, for the most part
You just have to make sure the inlet on the cone fits the inlet diameter on the filter itself... and If you plan on any intake piping upgrades.. why not buy the cone now and stick it on the pipes later on.

I also have no loss of performance with the fan on or off.
There isnt enough of a difference to feel..
Butt Dyno's are ALWAYS wrong..

I'll agree with the universal fit part. I'm using a RU-9030 from the CAI I made for my turbo Mustang. I just fab'd up my own CAI from 3" stove pipe, wrapped it up real good and stuck it in the fender well. It's a tight fit in there, but it assures it from moving around too much.

I posted a thread a few months back with pics. Wasn't too tough to make. So will call it ghetto, but I call it saving over $200!! :)
jaymode
10-09-2003, 10:20 PM
I thouth heat from the engine bay escaping onto the cold glass would make it crack.
jonnydoe48
10-09-2003, 10:25 PM
Originally posted by AGR
I use the K&N RU-3580 Cone. It's been on since March. With the weather stripping removed.


except you wanted to remove it..did you leave that out? :)
jred321
10-09-2003, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by jaymode
I thouth heat from the engine bay escaping onto the cold glass would make it crack.
i can see that, but by the time the heat hits the windshield, it probably isn't much hotter than if you had your heat on full blast going through the defogger. i wouldn't worry much about it, i had this done on my probe for last winter which was nasty and there were no problems.