Air Filter Replacement for FD1

[geboy]

Can someone tell me where is the Air Filter spot. I just got a K&N Air Filter replacement for my FD1 but Ive got no idea where to put it in ><'

[JaCe]

I'll do my best to explain using words only since I don't have access to a photo of the stock engine bay on me (I did... at some point in time; so if you're really stumped I'll go digging for it).

Basically open the hood, and stand facing the front of the car (i.e. in Australia, steering wheel should thus appear to your left). On YOUR right, about halfway in the middle, there should be a black box with silver clips around it. It's about the same size as the panel filter you purchased. Undo the clips, which may be a bit hard at first if they haven't ever been opened before (and they could be hot). When you've opened all the clips, the lid to the box will slide off and you will see the existing air filter (it should be white from memory but again, colours do change with usage!). Simply take it out by lifting it up, and taking note of where the cut-off corner is, insert the K&N filter in the same direction*. Make sure the fit is right/tight/etc and then put the lid back on and close all those silver clips. Viola! you're done.

Whether or not you'll notice a significant difference is questionable but it's supposed to allow you to rev more freely. It'll sound slightly different too when you rev.

* Note: I am presuming you don't need to re-oil the K&N filter since they come factory pre-oiled when new.

[geboy]

cool thanks heaps for ur reply. nice decription there . ill go take a look at it. yes u presumed right. it is pre-oiled. once again thank you

[JOhnnyFD]

check http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2342

and down below click on installation instruction sheet.

i've got a K&N air filter myself too... luv it

u guys think the K&N Typhoon Kit SRI is any good?

[BC8]

The SRI might possibly could send problems to the ecu with possibility of the engine light turning on. SRI conduct alot of heat in the engine bay as opposed to CAI which directly feed air below. you'll prob feel the difference on a hot summers day

[geboy]

thanks JohnnyFD. ive still yet to install it. too lazy atm and got heaps of other things to do atm

[JOhnnyFD]

no worries geboy... but for the CAI, ppl have said that you get the power in the high revs but isnt great for low revs and so it gets annoying for day-to-day drive??

[JaCe]

I like my Typhoon intake on my FD1. Feels and sounds great

[JOhnnyFD]

ur sellin ur air filter geboy?

[black8thgen]

jace is your typhoon intake a CAI or SRI?

[JaCe]

jace is your typhoon intake a CAI or SRI?

SRI.

Search the OzHonda Civic forums for K&N Typhoon and you'll see my thread from a while back with all the details.
EDIT: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...mp%3Bn+typhoon

[geboy]

to JOhnnyFD: yeh i think i might...im thinking since im not actually very good at these things i better leave the air filter original and let honda service change it whenever it needs changing rather than taking it out and reoiling it...

u interested in it?? :P