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04-19-2013, 09:13 AM
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Hello all! I have been wanting to put a Cold Air Intake on my Dakota for quite some time now, and with school coming to a close, I need some project to start off the summer right. So I finally decided to grow a pair and just do it. But I do have a few questions:
1: Placement of the actual filter. Where should it be? Like this-
Or
2: .... Maybe that was my only question.
EDIT: I remembered what my question was! With either of these two positions, do I need a pre-filter?
Anyway, input would be greatly appreciated!
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04-20-2013, 01:37 PM
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I guess my question was misleading. Which one of the two placements is more efficient? Or does it even matter?
Thank you!
04-20-2013, 03:38 PM
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In the fender... Colder air rather than the
Hotter under the hood air generated by the
Motor. So, the second pic is better. But, it's
Almost a wash do to the fact thst the piping
Leading up to the throddle body is gonna
Get hot just like everything else under the
Hood.
04-20-2013, 05:05 PM
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#1 will probably give you warmer air than the stock airbox, which kinda defeats the purpose. I can't see where exactly the filter is on #2, but it looks like it would take in cooler air, with an increased risk of sucking up water, mud, etc.
04-21-2013, 05:24 PM
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So underneath the fender would be a better location? And with that, should I take the safe route and get a pre-filter? Or should I just go with it?
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I would put a pre-filter on it if it were mine. Not only will it help keep big chunks out of the filter, but it will help shed water, too.
04-21-2013, 05:35 PM
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Alright! Thank you! I will post pics when I get to making it!