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Big G - 21 Jun 2004 01:43 GMT

So my Dad is like son get yourself a K&N air filter it will make a big
difference. So he finally talked me into getting one (in my case two) so
for ha ha's I tried to remove the cover on the original filters and I could
not get the cover between the headlights off. Does anyone know to remove
the cover between the headlights? I could only see to obvious bolts on top,
once removed there seem to be other bolts holding on the cover but no way to
remove them. If anyone knows how review the cover please let me know.

-LJ

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Steve T - 21 Jun 2004 03:35 GMT

> So my Dad is like son get yourself a K&N air filter it will make a big
> difference. So he finally talked me into getting one (in my case two) so
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> way to
> remove them. If anyone knows how review the cover please let me know.

Slide it backwards towards the engine. There are pegs that fit into holes on
the front of this cover.

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Me - 21 Jun 2004 03:44 GMT

> So my Dad is like son get yourself a K&N air filter it will make a big
> difference. So he finally talked me into getting one (in my case two) so
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>
> -LJ

Why two filters?

There are 4 bolts. 2 are holding metal tabs and 2 are right at the edge of the panel.
All 4 bolts are at the top. Lift up, and toward the windshield and it should come out
fairly easily.

If you really want to learn about your car, spend some time reading and searching
www.twinturbo.net.

http://www.ttzd.com/tech/airfiltertech.html

Dustin

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Big G - 21 Jun 2004 06:29 GMT

Thanks. I thought I was missing something. As for the number of filters I
had them replaced years ago and there were two used filters in the package.
So I assume there are two filters one for each bank of cylinders. Since
almost everything in the engine come in pairs (valves, throttle body, cams
etc.) so should the filters.

> > So my Dad is like son get yourself a K&N air filter it will make a big
> > difference. So he finally talked me into getting one (in my case two) so
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>
> Dustin

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Me - 21 Jun 2004 18:14 GMT

> Thanks. I thought I was missing something. As for the number of filters I
> had them replaced years ago and there were two used filters in the package.
> So I assume there are two filters one for each bank of cylinders. Since
> almost everything in the engine come in pairs (valves, throttle body, cams
> etc.) so should the filters.

To get any kind of horsepower gain you'll need to upgrade to the cone style filter, or
"pop charger" as shown in the pictures here: http://www.ttzd.com/tech/airfiltertech.html

Just using a K&N filter in the stock airbox won't give you any gains. If you can take
those filters back, the best thing to do is get the JWT pop charger kit. You can see in
the pictures how the "T" kit connects both sides to the single cone. I'd recommend
www.conceptzperformance.com for the best price.

Dustin

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