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Hks Pod Foam Has Disintegrated - Best Option?

mikel

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Hi guys,

just discovered the foam in my HKS pod filter has died.

I've got an R33 GTST with the usual mods.

Have done a search, which pointed to avoiding the HKS as it doesn't filter that well, and to avoid oiled as it can affect the AFM (and may be illegal?).

The search results were all very old, so I'm not sure what current products are recommended.

I realise the standard airbox is fine (but my car came with the Pod), and that a pod should be airboxed (which mine is not), but right now I'm just looking for the best option to get back on the road with minimal cost and modifications.

options:

1) replace the foam in the HKS Pod (maybe they're better now? - I read triple layered somewhere)

2) replace with a dry filter of similar dimensions (not a lot of room there - I could go another 50mm longer than the HKS mushroom)

Recommendations on where to get the new kit would be great also (I live in Brisbane, but happy to buy online)

I've attached a photo of the current HKS pod in the engine bay.

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cheers

Mike

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cheers,

I found this replacement filter on eBay, but its circular, not in a bowl shape - any idea if it's the right one?

The description is :

HKS Super Power Flow Air Intake Replacement Filter Element Dry 3 Layers 200mm G


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cheers

Mike

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Buy standard airbox, buy good quality filter for airbox. =win

But you won't get the fully points a pod gives you.

Unless you need to run a pod (e.g. space restrictions, big intake that won't bold up to standard box), you're better off with a stocker.

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cheers,

I found this replacement filter on eBay, but its circular, not in a bowl shape - any idea if it's the right one?

The description is :

HKS Super Power Flow Air Intake Replacement Filter Element Dry 3 Layers 200mm G

attachicon.gifAIR_INTAKE_FILTER_HKS_Dry_3_Layers_200mm_G2.JPG

cheers

Mike

Hey man, thats the replacement filter foam that I used, its the correct 1, it fits into the bowl perfectly.

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Cheers Pn Mad - mine is 200mm diameter inside the mesh - I'll try to extract it without completely destroying it to check the flat diameter.

Agree going back to standard air box is an option but will cost more and require fettling.

It is a worry how poorly the HKS performs on tests however

The 3A seems to work well, but I haven't seen one that has a 100mm throat as a direct swap

Mike

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mikel

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Thanks for your input guys - greatly appreciated

to get back on the road I've just gone for a replacement filter for the HKS Pod - not ideal but the cheapest option.

I'll look at going pack to the standard airbox and snorkle when I have some cash and time to muck around as my current setup will need some fettling to fit the stock airbox.

The funny thing is my wife will be disappointed to get rid of the pod - she likes the sound (I couldn't care less - more interested in better filtering and stopping hot air being ingested)

cheers

Mike

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