CAI Pre-Filter

MamaStang · August 17th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Does anyone have one of these for their C&L Racer Intake?

Saw 1 car at the show in Indy last month that had one but couldn't find the owner to talk to him about it.

I jacked up my filter and they're heller expensive...AND I like the look of them. This will cover up my epic failure and add some interest under the hood as well...

BUT I'm wondering if it's okay for the C&L since K&M and JLT make them for theirs but C&L doesn't seem to offer it?

Also - the C&L is a dry filter right? I've seen talk on other sites that people oil them???

Anyway - here's what I'm looking at:

Replacement Pre Filter, Air Filter Pre Filters, Pre-Filter

Thinking if I get one that's water proof, it will also prevent me from pulling the same stunt twice.

MamaStang · August 17th, 2008, 02:14 PM

No one has any thoughts on this at all?

bwoody1713 · August 18th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Well it might prevent you from making the same mistake twice but I'd still cover up the filter with a bag, better to (once again) accidentally blow up your filter than to suck water into the motor speaking from experience on the second one. For only 25 bucks I'd say try it.

MamaStang · August 19th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Reps for even responding bwoody!

One of the sites I was checking out said they are waterproof - one customer said he took it out of the package and took it straight to the kitchen sink because he didn't believe it but he said he put his hand in it, turned the water on and no water came through.

But yeah - I feel ya...the filter doesn't look horrible now, but it annoys the hell out of me to see it.

Kobra Killer · August 19th, 2008, 05:38 PM

IMHO I would not put on anything that might restrict the air supply.
Any good air filter will keep moisture out of the engine unless you squirt directly at it.
About oiling the filter:
Oil has an affinity for attracting dust. But could damage/rot the filter material.
Some early air filters were nothing more than a container with oil in the bottom.
Check on E-bay. You can get decent prices on K&N stuff.

MamaStang · August 19th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks for responding Kobra! I haven't oiled my filter...I've seen others mention oiling it but the mechanic that I work with never mentioned oiling it so I'm guessing it's not necessary.

The prefilter is basically a fine mesh - do you think that would restrict the air flow?

I think the K&N and C&L are basically the same...like Puffs and Kleenex?? If that's the case, K&N makes a nice orange or black prefilter so deduction is telling me it's probably okay...it's jut weird that no one seems to know any thing about it...

HMUSN · August 19th, 2008, 09:45 PM

both those filters are meh mama.

just go grab yourself a K&N. the reason you didn't see many responses is because you posted it in the right section. lol this sections is not checked often.

MamaStang · August 19th, 2008, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

both those filters are meh mama.

just go grab yourself a K&N. the reason you didn't see many responses is because you posted it in the right section. lol this sections is not checked often.

Both are "meh"?

I will buy a C&L when I replace it but I don't want to replace it. It's working fine it's just ugly now. Want to cover it up and make it a little prettier. Plus this will keep the flys and shit out of it....

Just don't get why K&N sells a prefilter for theirs but C&L doesn't... I'm guessing it won't hurt it though...

whitemustang02 · August 20th, 2008, 06:41 PM

i don't think it will hurt any thing. i agree that the best option would be to jsut replace the filter but this will work to. and it might restrict air a little but you are not trying to get evry last HP from your car so again you should be fine.

MamaStang · August 20th, 2008, 09:30 PM

Thanks Mike!

August 17th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#1
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	CAI Pre-Filter Does anyone have one of these for their C&L Racer Intake? Saw 1 car at the show in Indy last month that had one but couldn't find the owner to talk to him about it. I jacked up my filter and they're heller expensive...AND I like the look of them. This will cover up my epic failure and add some interest under the hood as well... BUT I'm wondering if it's okay for the C&L since K&M and JLT make them for theirs but C&L doesn't seem to offer it? Also - the C&L is a dry filter right? I've seen talk on other sites that people oil them??? Anyway - here's what I'm looking at: Replacement Pre Filter, Air Filter Pre Filters, Pre-Filter Thinking if I get one that's water proof, it will also prevent me from pulling the same stunt twice. __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

August 17th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#2
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	No one has any thoughts on this at all? __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

August 19th, 2008, 07:02 AM	#4
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Reps for even responding bwoody! One of the sites I was checking out said they are waterproof - one customer said he took it out of the package and took it straight to the kitchen sink because he didn't believe it but he said he put his hand in it, turned the water on and no water came through. But yeah - I feel ya...the filter doesn't look horrible now, but it annoys the hell out of me to see it. __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

August 19th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#5
Kobra Killer Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMHO I would not put on anything that might restrict the air supply. Any good air filter will keep moisture out of the engine unless you squirt directly at it. About oiling the filter: Oil has an affinity for attracting dust. But could damage/rot the filter material. Some early air filters were nothing more than a container with oil in the bottom. Check on E-bay. You can get decent prices on K&N stuff. __________________ Clevelands Rule https://home.comcast.net/~jimmiephil...er_project.htm

August 19th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#6
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for responding Kobra! I haven't oiled my filter...I've seen others mention oiling it but the mechanic that I work with never mentioned oiling it so I'm guessing it's not necessary. The prefilter is basically a fine mesh - do you think that would restrict the air flow? I think the K&N and C&L are basically the same...like Puffs and Kleenex?? If that's the case, K&N makes a nice orange or black prefilter so deduction is telling me it's probably okay...it's jut weird that no one seems to know any thing about it... __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

August 18th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#3
bwoody1713 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Still too slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Campbell Hall,NY Posts: 345 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well it might prevent you from making the same mistake twice but I'd still cover up the filter with a bag, better to (once again) accidentally blow up your filter than to suck water into the motor speaking from experience on the second one. For only 25 bucks I'd say try it.

August 19th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	both those filters are meh mama. just go grab yourself a K&N. the reason you didn't see many responses is because you posted it in the right section. lol this sections is not checked often. __________________

August 20th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#9
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	i don't think it will hurt any thing. i agree that the best option would be to jsut replace the filter but this will work to. and it might restrict air a little but you are not trying to get evry last HP from your car so again you should be fine. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

August 20th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#10
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Mike! __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

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