BBK CAI question

sstang · March 26th, 2008, 07:37 PM

I have a BBK CAI and was wondering can I clean the filter and reuse it or would it be better to get a new one? Thanks

PowerShiftz02GT · March 26th, 2008, 07:42 PM

the BBK's are reusable. ive cleaned mine a couple times so far. If you want to buy a new one you can. Or you can just wash it really good with dish Soap like Dawn or something. that works really well. Wash it until no more black stuff is coming out of the filter and then re install it. make sure you get all the soap out. That is very important

JStang14 · March 26th, 2008, 07:45 PM

+1 i would use an air compressor through the inside to blow the dust and shit out first though itll make the actual cleaning easier and quicker

chris1 · March 26th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Cant you just clean those with a k&n kit?? I did when i had a V6. Never had an issue with that solution. I wouldnt wash it in soap though.

PowerShiftz02GT · March 26th, 2008, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by JStang14

+1 i would use an air compressor through the inside to blow the dust and shit out first though itll make the actual cleaning easier and quicker

yeah i forgot to add that. That helps quite a bit to get all the fuzzy and shit out of it and all the loose dirt.

MATT02GT · March 26th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Yes you can use the K&N cleaning kit, however I would not used compressed air unless its very low psi as it can damage the gauze filter element. I always rinse/wash it from the inside out

JStang14 · March 26th, 2008, 07:51 PM

yea you can but the filter itself is only $35 so its almost not worth it

HMUSN · March 26th, 2008, 07:51 PM

be careful when using an air compressor..

to much psi will destroy the filter.

EDIT.. damn it Matt.. lol

JStang14 · March 26th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I used a compressor on my K&N because i went down a bunch of gravel roads. I mean you cant be an idiot about it and try to make it look like new with it but just blow out the dust.

MATT02GT · March 26th, 2008, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

be careful when using an air compressor..

to much psi will destroy the filter.

EDIT.. damn it Matt.. lol

haha beat ya

MATT02GT · March 26th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by JStang14

yea you can but the filter itself is only $35 so its almost not worth it

Where are these $35 K&N's you speak of??

sstang · March 26th, 2008, 07:57 PM

ok thanks guys, another question, I dont have to oil it after do I?

MATT02GT · March 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Yes you do, but wait till it dries. And dont over due it, just gotta make the filter red again.

sstang · March 26th, 2008, 09:25 PM

what kind of oil? sorry I dont know it came on the car

dude496 · March 26th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by sstang

what kind of oil? sorry I dont know it came on the car

it all comes in the k&n cleaning kit..which is about $20 for the kit, plenty of cleaner and everything for multiple uses.

lonestarrider · March 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM

just buy the k&n air filter cleaning kit from your local auto parts store. Btw, i just hate it when i have somewhere to go, but you have to wait for the filter to dry

JStang14 · March 27th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Where are these $35 K&N's you speak of??

bbk's, not k$n's i have a k&n drop in right now but a bbk cold air going in with the new engine...i was talking about the bbk filters though

chris1 · March 27th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by lonestarrider

just buy the k&n air filter cleaning kit from your local auto parts store. Btw, i just hate it when i have somewhere to go, but you have to wait for the filter to dry

This is exactly what i said...some people just don't bother reading anymore...eeesh. Lol

lonestarrider · March 27th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by chris1

This is exactly what i said...some people just don't bother reading anymore...eeesh. Lol

just agreeing with you...

chris1 · March 27th, 2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by lonestarrider

just agreeing with you...

Oh no i didn't mean for the post to make you think i was being an a hole towards what you posted. It was directed towards the OP.

March 26th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#1
sstang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK CAI question I have a BBK CAI and was wondering can I clean the filter and reuse it or would it be better to get a new one? Thanks

March 26th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#2
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,135 iTrader: 13 reviews	the BBK's are reusable. ive cleaned mine a couple times so far. If you want to buy a new one you can. Or you can just wash it really good with dish Soap like Dawn or something. that works really well. Wash it until no more black stuff is coming out of the filter and then re install it. make sure you get all the soap out. That is very important __________________

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chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cant you just clean those with a k&n kit?? I did when i had a V6. Never had an issue with that solution. I wouldnt wash it in soap though. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

March 26th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#6
MATT02GT MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes you can use the K&N cleaning kit, however I would not used compressed air unless its very low psi as it can damage the gauze filter element. I always rinse/wash it from the inside out __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

March 26th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	be careful when using an air compressor.. to much psi will destroy the filter. EDIT.. damn it Matt.. lol __________________

March 26th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#3
JStang14 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 i would use an air compressor through the inside to blow the dust and shit out first though itll make the actual cleaning easier and quicker

March 26th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#9
JStang14 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used a compressor on my K&N because i went down a bunch of gravel roads. I mean you cant be an idiot about it and try to make it look like new with it but just blow out the dust.

March 26th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#12
sstang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thanks guys, another question, I dont have to oil it after do I?

March 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#13
MATT02GT MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes you do, but wait till it dries. And dont over due it, just gotta make the filter red again. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

March 26th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#14
sstang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of oil? sorry I dont know it came on the car

March 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#16
lonestarrider Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	just buy the k&n air filter cleaning kit from your local auto parts store. Btw, i just hate it when i have somewhere to go, but you have to wait for the filter to dry __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Steeda cold air intake Bassani off-road x-pipe Magnapacks Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter

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