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Air Box Lid Charcoal Filter

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Scottk76, Mar 6, 2025.

  1. Mar 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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    Scottk76

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    Just replaced Fram Paper filter with an AFE Magnum Flow OE Air Filter W/Pro Dry S Media. I noticed inside on the top of the air filter cover the is a Mesh type filter attached to it. Should this be removed?
     
  2. Mar 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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    Daxtore

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    You can remove it for more induction noise, but it probably won't make that much of a difference.
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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    Scottk76

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    Ok thank you!
     
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    Bakershack

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    Removed mine, no noticeable difference- use wix air filter.
     
  6. Mar 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    Its just a carbon filter. It doesn't make a difference whether it's in or removed.
     

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