bishbosh Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 ....why you can't run the air box in "reverse" - i.e draw air in through the outlet and out through the inlet? Due to "packaging" (to use a trendy word ) constraints, I need to run it that way round. Looking at the filter itself I can't see a reason other than the available surface area is obviously less so it will clog quicker. I can't see airflow being affected though as in the normal configuration it would still have to pass through the smaller cross section... The only other potential problem could be that the outlet is now on one side of the airbox whereas normally it would be central to the filter so draw air through all the filter? What does the panel think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 hmm... i think it would clog unbelievably fast, and leave your engine starved for air. cant you modificate it and make it fit properly? or use a KnN filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 The airbox is between the snorkel and the engine so K&N is a non starter. I might be able to use it the right way round but it will be a messy install.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I ran mine that way for a while with no problems at all, then the monkey that controls my brain woke up and steered me round my shed collecting the parts to do the job properly. I take it you have the air box on the passenger side?? It's fairly easy to connect the snorkel and turbo up, though you need to extend the hose to the turbo intake and perhaps a longer flexi hose to the snorkel. Piccy attached of my effort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would cut the inlet off plug the gap and put a new inlet with a swage on it in the end opposite the outlet abit like a rr trumpet style. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Did you bin the V8 airbox idea Bish? i.e. you still want me to bring it over on Sunday? I have the wiring you need, and crimpers at the ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 No ideas binned yet Pete! It's just that the "wrong" way round for the Disco airbox fits quite nicely! glad to hear you're on for Sunday. Will stock up on Jaffa cakes! You taking the hoops away...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ditch the airfilter and stretch half a pair of stockings over the snorkeltop, that should be fine or have a look at this months Devon4x4 newsletter and go for the airfilters they have on there on top of the snorkel Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 You taking the hoops away...? I hope so! Cash waiting..... Shout if you need more bits from the Rangie..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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