Date:         Wed, 21 May 2008 10:44:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Air intake
Comments: To: Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com>
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What model fits the Syncro? Their website did not list the Vanagon or VW.



On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote:
> It has the potential to set up an odd resonance and "hum" at idle if
> you just block it off with the open element behind the taillight.
>
> An airbox plumbed into the snorkel would be ideal, or at least an
> airbox. Also do yourself a favor and dump the K&N(ancient) and get an
> AEM dryflow synthetic membrane filter. K&Ns don't filter as well, and
> are prone to over oiling and MAF contamination as a result. The dry
> flow just gets washed and dried, no user error possible, with better
> and more consistent filtering. Also the dryflow isn't flammable like a
> K&N.
>
> Jim Akiba
>
>
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> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 9:13 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Why not manufacture a flange that seals off the snorkel cavity from
>> the engine compartment? Then run the intake through this flange, with
>> the filter at the base of the cavity.
>>
>> Gracias,
>>  Miguel
>>
>