Kwyjibo

Just threw in an AFE filter, but the little nipple on it is much larger than the stock filters. Is it necessary to get that in?? I assume it's just to stabilize the filter, but i don't see it as being very necessary...

thanks.

xviper

If it starts to rattle around, will you come back later and post up a thread entitled .......................... "HELP! I have this strange noise coming from my engine!" ?????????

Kwyjibo

ehh....then i'll just turn up the stereo

i got some teflon grease i'll try and lube it up with later....i just wanted to make certain that it wasn't any sort of air return or something...

thanks again.

Boston Duce

Just take out the rubber grommet that the OEM filter rests in.

The AFe "stabilizer" will fit the hole perfectly w/o the grommet. No rattles either.

Regards
BD

xviper

A side note:
If you look at the end of the filter that goes into the intake tube, is it slightly tapered? There is also no clamp to hold the filter tightly into the intake tube. With the temperature extremes of the engine bay, that rubber pin may help to keep a tight seal onto the tube. Everything "could" expand and with vibration, the filter could slide away from the tube, losing the seal and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine and I'm sure you've seen how dirty and gritty the inside of the airbox can get.