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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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so its not perfect, and i deff need to do some "tweeking", but this is what i came up with. i used 3'' pvc pipe, (2) 45* bends, and the flex tube from the stock intake. i used some spare metal i had laying around to make a braket for the air filter, so thats bolted down and not just floppin around. it took about an hour to completely mock up, paint, and instal... and it only cost me $33!

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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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not bad looks good . now wash the engin bay make her prety....but dont spray the alt
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Yeah! that's pretty sweet! Good job
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Looks good, there have been several different designs for those on here. They are all pretty nice and clean and imo work just as good as the freakin 300 dollar K&N kits
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Does the Spectre Air filter be compared to a K&N Filter?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ramhunter9
. now wash the engin bay make her prety....but dont spray the alt
or the air filter!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by espinosafell
Does the Spectre Air filter be compared to a K&N Filter?
From what I have read they are the same thing without the flashy label, I have also heard that they are a mopar sub-brand or something like that. I know I have heard they have something to do with factory mopar stuff
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Yea Im going to do some research, why pay 40 to 50 bucks for the same filter.... lol Spectre looks like they actually have some cred....
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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well thats good... i didnt think you guys would like it. tell me its ghetto lookin or somethin, but i feel much better now.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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It looks pretty good... Honestly I would try to get rid of the flex so it looks more clean but thats my opinion.... I think im going to use your idea though
 
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