when do you need to upgrade the air filter
12-10-2008, 03:24 PM
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when do you need to upgrade the air filter
i just ordered my smarty Jr, and i am under the impression that i dont need to modify the stock air filter in any way, am i mistaken? ie do i need to get a whole intake or or oem drop in or can i keep the stock system for now?
thanks just looking for clarification searching didnt help
thanks just looking for clarification searching didnt help
12-10-2008, 03:39 PM
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i could pull my stock filter minder down with a brand new filter and NO programming. installed the smarty and it got worse. cut a HUGE hole in the bottom of the stock air box and fixed that problem.
12-10-2008, 03:44 PM
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You will be fine with the stock system!
Like cbrahs said, pay no attention to the filter minder...
I would invest in some gauges though, if you haven't already.
Like cbrahs said, pay no attention to the filter minder...
I would invest in some gauges though, if you haven't already.
12-10-2008, 04:20 PM
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no guages yet may not get them only plan on running smarty Jr on level 1 for mileage and driveability only i was thinking about a drop in aftermarket filter though
12-10-2008, 05:52 PM
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Werd. Same here. Well, I was fine untill I put my Juice box on. Then, I could suck my filter minder all the way down. And, DO pay attention to that. If it sucks down the minder, ...ITS SUCKING!
I drilled 100 1/2" holes, in the bottom portion of my airbox (swiss cheese). Then, I could only suck down a small portion on the filter minder.
Next, I added a Airaid drop in filter. Now, I can't suck it down, ANY. Went ahead and removed the bafflling in the intake hose, and my truck sounds like I have a large cone style filter, or BHAF.
But yeah, the stock air box is the first most restrictive part. Then, the air filter.
12-10-2008, 06:45 PM
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...you will be on level 3, or at least 2, before you know it. Its addicting...at least get guages.
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12-10-2008, 08:53 PM
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When I first bought my truck I got the crazy larry file and sucked my filter into the tube. It was a cheap purolator that the previous owner put in. I would get a cold air kit as soon as the funds allow.
12-10-2008, 09:12 PM
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Werd. Same here. Well, I was fine untill I put my Juice box on. Then, I could suck my filter minder all the way down. And, DO pay attention to that. If it sucks down the minder, ...ITS SUCKING!
I drilled 100 1/2" holes, in the bottom portion of my airbox (swiss cheese). Then, I could only suck down a small portion on the filter minder.
Next, I added a Airaid drop in filter. Now, I can't suck it down, ANY. Went ahead and removed the bafflling in the intake hose, and my truck sounds like I have a large cone style filter, or BHAF.
But yeah, the stock air box is the first most restrictive part. Then, the air filter.
I drilled 100 1/2" holes, in the bottom portion of my airbox (swiss cheese). Then, I could only suck down a small portion on the filter minder.
Next, I added a Airaid drop in filter. Now, I can't suck it down, ANY. Went ahead and removed the bafflling in the intake hose, and my truck sounds like I have a large cone style filter, or BHAF.
But yeah, the stock air box is the first most restrictive part. Then, the air filter.
But I can suck that thing down when it is idling...
I had it before being a member here, and I thought something was wrong, and was not very happy to say the least...
Before I knew any better, a Google search led me to a discussion about that very subject on here...
It's been down hill ever since...
, in a good way.
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12-10-2008, 10:51 PM
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True Flow Replacement filter here...no problem sucking down the filterminder with the smarty sr......did add a psm buick mod to the stock airbox...but much later on, and didnt need too....
This may all change with an aftermarket turbo of course....
This may all change with an aftermarket turbo of course....
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