Stocking Instead Of Panel Filter?

[dmr]

hey guys, i was wanting to experiment with making a frame the same size as a panel filter and covering it with a nylon stocking for my airbox. (which has a CAI pipe)

do you think i would get dust particles flowing through? would the stocking be tough enough to withstand the intake pressure? would it seem like a safe idea?

your thoughts..

[SevenAngryPenguins]

I had a datto 180B when i was 16 and it had piece of cloth over the top of the carbie it went hard for a week or two, I think all the oil that was coming out the side of the block was the problem........ I would never do this on my skyline, how much does an air filter cost???

Edited December 11, 2007 by SevenAngryPenguins

[madbung]

Try stretching it over the box then putting the lid on, I can't see any reason for building a frame.

I've no idea how effective the stocking would be, I suppose it's all down to the thread count or microns or however they rate the stuff.

[R33GOD]

thats so dodge. get yourself a k&n. lol

[dmr]

it's dodge, but i think the air flow would be better than a panel filter. i couldn't think of anything else that would catch dust. that's the whole reason i want to try..

Edited December 11, 2007 by dmr

[Bunta]

i personally dont think it will provide enough filtration...look at how dense all other filters are compared to a stocking

[madbung]

I'd use 2 or 3 layers to be safe.

[Dingus]

Try using a few of them layered on top of each other.

PS: This is so coon.

[dmr]

i personally dont think it will provide enough filtration...look at how dense all other filters are compared to a stocking

well that's what i'm scared of, and i don't want to try it incase i cause damage.

i got the whole idea from a vlt owner, which was saying alot of people wrap the end of their fullhektik "dose" pipes with it to catch dust.

has anyone had any similar experience with this?

[Dingus]

well that's what i'm scared of, and i don't want to try it incase i cause damage.

i got the whole idea from a vlt owner, which was saying alot of people wrap the end of their fullhektik "dose" pipes with it to catch dust.

has anyone had any similar experience with this?

that alone should tell you that it's a bad idea

[dmr]

that alone should tell you that it's a bad idea

hahaha, yeah i guess so.

i just thought it would be cool to try out an idea i havn't heard before!

[RBwhatever]

Don't be soft and just use some chicken wire. You only need to stop the big stuff like kids and animals.....

[swanny180]

OMG.

Stupidest. Thread. Ever.

Heres a small hint: If youre scared about ruining your engine, use a filter like everyone else.

/problem solved

[GeeTR]

well that's what i'm scared of, and i don't want to try it incase i cause damage.

Phhft dude, come on, whats a little damage in the quest for 4kw, don't be soft - Lo

[dmr]

haha i knew this thread would turn

Edited December 11, 2007 by dmr

[Abo Bob]

It started backwards but we've got it pointing the right way now.

[Ronin 09]

just wait until a bit of stocking gets dislodged and goes through your compressor...

Used stocking - $free

Extra power - immeasurable

Catastrophic turbo failure - $priceless

[benl1981]

The benefits from this will be huge - definately worth the risk!

Edited December 12, 2007 by benl1981

[dmr]

blah you guys suck! haha.

i guess i got the advice i seeked, cheers.

[sewid]

You should take your intake piping off and just shove some old socks down the turbo mouth.