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Hi there, I've searched the website but just found posts on which ones brands are good, panal vs pod etc..

I understand what pod air filters are now, and Skyline uses panel air filters as stock.

I was just wondering if I wanna get a pod filter, how do I install it and if I wanna change the panel air filter, how to do install that as well..

cuz i opened my bonnet today and I can't find a place to put a pod air filter.

Thank you guys!

(...and girls..)

p/s- are pod air filters illegal? i read some mentions of us getting defected by the cops if pulled over n they got us to open the bonnet

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- if you get a pod filter. youve gta replace your stock airbox. basically take it all out and leave the air flowmeter. then you jus bolt on your new pod to the air flow meter & mount the air filter stable. (assuming its bolt on, or u may need an adapter. apexi power intake is the popular choice for a pod & its bolt on)

- if you wana change panel filter. just lift the top lid and replace with the correct model air filter and whatever brand you intend to put in. (k&n hi flow panel filter the popular choice for panels)

- pod filters are illegal in NSW. unless enclosed. other states may vary.

hope that helps mate

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In case that's not clear enough the standard airbox has four spring clips on the sides.Just flick them back and the top will lift off.You can then lift out the old panel and drop in the new one.Piece of cake.Just make sure you put in in the same way up.

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what state are you in? different rules for different states. in vic you can have only one intake mod, either an aftermarket intercooler or an aftermarket pod. if you get a pod it must be of a paper base type not oil based like the k&n pods. it must be secured cant have it floppin around and you cant take out the air flow meter.

if you look at your air box you will see the air flow meter (afm) its the thing running into it with the plug hanging off it. id post you a pic but its not working for me. it bolts onto the air box with 4 bolts. the air box its self is held in with 4 bolts too. if you want to put a pod in remove the bolts to the air box first then undo the hose clamp that attaches the afm to the rubber pipe thing. once you have done that you can pull out the whole air box with the afm attached to it. unbolt the afm from the box, bolt on your pod, slide the afm back into the rubber pipe thing do up the hose clamp and your basicaly done. you just need to secure it so it doesnt flop around which can be done any way you want.

or unclip the clips pull out the panel filter and put a new one in then do up the clips :laugh:

(this is for an r33 by the way but im guessing a 34 is the same)

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post-25470-1163125788.jpgpost-25470-1163125821.jpgpost-25470-1163125876.jpgive circled the relevant areas in the pics. (not very well) you may have the snorkel for the air box still on. it just unclips. make sure when you buy a pod it comes with a plate like mine i think if you say its for a skyline it may come with it but not sure didnt buy mine came on the car.
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post-25470-1163125788.jpgpost-25470-1163125821.jpgpost-25470-1163125876.jpgive circled the relevant areas in the pics. (not very well) you may have the snorkel for the air box still on. it just unclips. make sure when you buy a pod it comes with a plate like mine i think if you say its for a skyline it may come with it but not sure didnt buy mine came on the car.

heya mate.. it's circled well enough, the plate that you mentioned is the black bit with the jap writing?

what's a snorkel?

cheers

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what state are you in? different rules for different states. in vic you can have only one intake mod, either an aftermarket intercooler or an aftermarket pod. if you get a pod it must be of a paper base type not oil based like the k&n pods. it must be secured cant have it floppin around and you cant take out the air flow meter.

if you look at your air box you will see the air flow meter (afm) its the thing running into it with the plug hanging off it. id post you a pic but its not working for me. it bolts onto the air box with 4 bolts. the air box its self is held in with 4 bolts too. if you want to put a pod in remove the bolts to the air box first then undo the hose clamp that attaches the afm to the rubber pipe thing. once you have done that you can pull out the whole air box with the afm attached to it. unbolt the afm from the box, bolt on your pod, slide the afm back into the rubber pipe thing do up the hose clamp and your basicaly done. you just need to secure it so it doesnt flop around which can be done any way you want.

hmmm hmm hmmm

or unclip the clips pull out the panel filter and put a new one in then do up the clips :P

(this is for an r33 by the way but im guessing a 34 is the same)

this sounds much much better =)

btw what's an aftermarket intercooler and what does it do?

thanks

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;):rofl::rofl::D

hmmm hmm hmmm

this sounds much much better =)

btw what's an aftermarket intercooler and what does it do?

thanks

Oh dear.Well at least you're not scared to ask.Aftermarket simply means not standard.The intercooler is what cools the hot air from the turbo before it goes into the engine.It's like a radiator but the intake air passes through it instead of your engine coolant.Scuse the rofl's but it really is a funny question.

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;):P:):(

Oh dear.Well at least you're not scared to ask.Aftermarket simply means not standard.The intercooler is what cools the hot air from the turbo before it goes into the engine.It's like a radiator but the intake air passes through it instead of your engine coolant.Scuse the rofl's but it really is a funny question.

haha don't worry mate.. anyone can have a laff.. hehe even i do... but hey i got my answer =)

oh..does a non turbo car use a intercooler? =)

(some chick must be out there slapping her forehead with my questions)

cheers

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A non-turbo car does not use a intercooler.

We all have to start somewhere mate, most of the ppl on here unless from a mechanical background or with ppl to ask wouldnt of know what alot of things were or ment when they first started out. Its what being a car enthuisist is all about, its all a learning curve.

as the old saying goes, ' There is no such thing as a dumb question '

Also with a pod filter, its always best to try and enclose it, so it doesnt suck all the hot air from under the bonnet into the engine. Also try have some sort of cold air coming from outside the car (CAI - Cold Air Intake), as this will aid in actually having the pod filter in the first place.

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Oh yeah one thing to watch if you do go for a cold air intake duct is not to run it too low.Can suck up water if you hit puddles.Not good.One mod that some people have done with success is to holesaw some holes in the steel beneath the standard air box and cut matching holes in the plastic.Easy,cheap and no defect notices.

Acer is right.We all gotta start somewhere and none of us know everything.Cheers.

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