Air Filter rubbing on Heater Hoses

[malcolm1sim]

Morning All,

 

Duratec R300, has anyone had a problem with cone air filter rubbing on heater hoses.

If so have they come up with a fix, other than cable tying hoses out of way. That does strain them a tad though.

Seems to me it needs small offset on filter and possibly and extension of some sort.

[myothercarsa2cv]

What size filter do you need? SM25T found a K&N with a slightly angled neck that kinks it away from whatever is in the way. An offset neck might also work.

 

Of course the only real options are:

 

1) Ditch the heater you big wimp

2) Upgrade to roller barrels

3) Both of the above

 

Joking aside, I think the newer plenum is straight so that an airbox can be used. That might also be an option.

[malcolm1sim]

Thanks for that.

 

Of course you are correct on all counts.

 

Currently looking into the SM25T solution.

as it is an SV I have lots of room!

[Garry7]

Hi Malcolm,

My 175 has the straight plenum and air box that John describes, you are welcome to have a look next time out f you like :-)

Garry

[malcolm1sim]

G..7

Thanks for that, and I would love a look as they say.

 

That said, I think an offset filter may be a more economical fix.

 

Cheers for now.

 

 

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

I think my washable and re-oilable K&N has an angled offset of about 10º ?