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ls1nova71 · 11-13-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'd like to know why this is. Mine runs fine and for 4 years now.

Because people tend to over-oil the filter and it ends up on the small heating elements in the MAF. I run a K&N in most of my cars as well without problems, but I have half an idea what I'm doing. LOL!

Keith Seymore · 11-13-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'd like to know why this is. Mine runs fine and for 4 years now.

Oil contaminates the heating element and sensors of the MAF.

I am not commentating on the filtration because I no longer have data to back up my assertions and wouldn't want to be accused of slander or libel.

K

Steve Cole · 11-13-2017, 01:52 PM

Thanks for sharing all your wisdom (and stories) with us Keith! Very enlightening.

Andy4639 · 11-13-2017, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Oil contaminates the heating element and sensors of the MAF.

I am not commentating on the filtration because I no longer have data to back up my assertions and wouldn't want to be accused of slander or libel.

K

Understand Keith. I was just wondering if the oil was the problem. I hardly even coat mine.

**mongocanfly** · 11-14-2017, 07:28 AM

for the part of the pvc going thru the radiator support you could use a threaded male adapter and a couple of conduit lock nuts to hold it in solid...
that may be what Andy did but I can't tell..

Keith Seymore · 11-14-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

for the part of the pvc going thru the radiator support you could use a threaded male adapter and a couple of conduit lock nuts to hold it in solid...
that may be what Andy did but I can't tell..

Or just use the production squarebody "bird cage", with the deflector intact or with the deflector cut off.

K

**mongocanfly** · 11-14-2017, 08:39 AM

^^^^even better^^^^

Andy4639 · 11-14-2017, 09:17 AM

This is basically what I did.

Put the flange coupling through the support then the ninety then put another coupling through the bottom of my air box and pressed them together.They fit good and snug once together.

You can see the flange in the circle:

You can see the flange:

Then install the ninety: You can see where I sealed off the caddy factory opening.

BIGglaSS · 11-13-2017, 02:02 AM

Will the stock air box work with upper passenger mounted A/C pump?

11-13-2017, 01:52 PM	#3
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Mounting a stock truck air box Thanks for sharing all your wisdom (and stories) with us Keith! Very enlightening.

11-14-2017, 07:28 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,620	Re: Mounting a stock truck air box for the part of the pvc going thru the radiator support you could use a threaded male adapter and a couple of conduit lock nuts to hold it in solid... that may be what Andy did but I can't tell.. Attached Images Last edited by mongocanfly; 11-14-2017 at 07:33 AM.

11-14-2017, 08:39 AM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,620	Re: Mounting a stock truck air box ^^^^even better^^^^

11-14-2017, 09:17 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Mounting a stock truck air box This is basically what I did. Put the flange coupling through the support then the ninety then put another coupling through the bottom of my air box and pressed them together.They fit good and snug once together. You can see the flange in the circle: You can see the flange: Then install the ninety: You can see where I sealed off the caddy factory opening. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-13-2017, 02:02 AM	#9
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: Mounting a stock truck air box Will the stock air box work with upper passenger mounted A/C pump?

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