|
| Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | Air Dried Beef Dog Food | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
|
#1
10-16-2003, 02:38 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
K&N Air Filter
I just recently purchased a K&N Air Fiilter for my 2002 Trans Am (5.7L V8). When placed in the housing, I can't get the clamps to snap shut properly; when compared to the stock filter, the K&N upper lip is much thinner and doesn't take up enough space for the casing to close right. Has anyone else had this problem? It has to be the correct part, because I've checked about six different places online and they all give the same part number for my car.
__________________
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - Mods: K&N Air Filter, Corsa Cat-back exhaust system, 20% tint on rear and side windows 
|
|
#3
10-16-2003, 11:06 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Don't the K&N filters also come with a gasket in order to set it right? I got a Holley Poweshot filter, no gasket, and no problems seating the lid correctly back down on it...
__________________
2001 Camaro SS #2239 of 6332 1/4 mile time: 13.575 @ 105.55 mph, 60' time: 2.276 307.1 rwhp, 330.1 rwtq = 353.2 hp, 379.5 lb ft torque Options: SLP Front Grille w/ SS Center Logo, 17" ZR1 Chrome rims, 6 speed, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Monsoon 500 Watt Sound System, T-tops, 1LE Performance Suspension Mods: Holley PS Air Filter, SLP Air Box Lid w/ Mr. Ed's pipe fix, SLP CAI, SLP Bellows, SLP LM, SLP Y-pipe, SLP 160 Thermo, SLP Temp Module, SLP STB, KBDD SFC
|
|
#4
10-16-2003, 10:36 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
A gasket did come with the filter, but it is VERY thin. I took the paper off of the adhesive side of the gasket, and placed it up underneath the lid where it's supposed to go. If I were to get it to fit properly, I'd probably need at least five to six more of these gaskets to put in place. If this is the correct part for my car, I don't understand why it wouldn't fit in the first place... should I look into getting a larger (wider) gasket, to allow it to fit the way it's supposed to?
|
|
#5
10-16-2003, 11:40 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
U have something wrong then cuz my friend has an 02 and we put his in easy as pie. Took old one out, put new one in, put gasket on lid, snaped it down, badabing badaboom..... Take a closer look at it there has to be something you missed. Your not trying to put the filter in upside down are you?...lol...jk
|
|
#8
10-17-2003, 12:49 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Nope, not circular. It's rectangular. It just seems to me the gasket they give you with the filter is too thin. When you line up the K&N w/ the stock filter, the top ridge of the K&N is much thinner than the stock. If I had a thicker gasket to apply to the lid, that may work...
|
|
#10
10-17-2003, 12:57 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I'm not sure what to tell you. Is there any way you could post pictures so that we could diagnose from there?
__________________
2001 Camaro SS #2239 of 6332 1/4 mile time: 13.575 @ 105.55 mph, 60' time: 2.276 307.1 rwhp, 330.1 rwtq = 353.2 hp, 379.5 lb ft torque Options: SLP Front Grille w/ SS Center Logo, 17" ZR1 Chrome rims, 6 speed, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Monsoon 500 Watt Sound System, T-tops, 1LE Performance Suspension Mods: Holley PS Air Filter, SLP Air Box Lid w/ Mr. Ed's pipe fix, SLP CAI, SLP Bellows, SLP LM, SLP Y-pipe, SLP 160 Thermo, SLP Temp Module, SLP STB, KBDD SFC
|
|
#11
10-17-2003, 01:06 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
If I get a chance to stop by the garage where my car is stored right now (I have to rent out a garage since there is none at my apartment), I'll take some pics and post 'em. There's a big difference in the size (height) between the K&N and the stock, but apparently it is the right part, because I've tried about a dozen websites that sell them.
|
|
#13
10-17-2003, 10:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
That's not a bad idea... I don't think those types of stores (e.g., AutoZone and Advanced) carry K&N products but even if they don't, they may be able to tell what's wrong. In the meantime, I'm looking for a few extra gaskets or something else I could put on the lid to take up enough space to make everything fit like a glove. The car's being put away very soon for winter, so I have plenty of time to figure this out.
|
|
#14
10-17-2003, 11:17 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I wish I was fortunate enough to do that with my F-body. Hopefully within the next couple of months I will be...
__________________
2001 Camaro SS #2239 of 6332 1/4 mile time: 13.575 @ 105.55 mph, 60' time: 2.276 307.1 rwhp, 330.1 rwtq = 353.2 hp, 379.5 lb ft torque Options: SLP Front Grille w/ SS Center Logo, 17" ZR1 Chrome rims, 6 speed, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Monsoon 500 Watt Sound System, T-tops, 1LE Performance Suspension Mods: Holley PS Air Filter, SLP Air Box Lid w/ Mr. Ed's pipe fix, SLP CAI, SLP Bellows, SLP LM, SLP Y-pipe, SLP 160 Thermo, SLP Temp Module, SLP STB, KBDD SFC
|
|
#15
10-17-2003, 11:26 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
These cars were definitely not made to be driven in bad weather. My car absolutely does not see snow and I try keepin' her outta the rain as much as I can too. I can't even imagine trying to get around in snow with a V8 5.7L engine and RWD!!
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
 |
|
|
