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You don't. If it starts looking dirty just remove the filter, vacuum it out (EDIT: sorry for suggesting the use of compressed air -- apparently that's a bad idea), re-oil it, and re-install.
Last edited by surfer; Aug 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM.
if u have an 09 gts you will probably be severely dissapointed in the rrm sri. the best bet is injens 2.4l CAI for the lancer, it works great and they did a good job at tuning it.
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Buy the proper cleaning kit and do it the right way. every 10 000 miles or less
I currently have the Injen CAI 2.0L installed in my 08 ES. I highly recommend it over the SRI, since any SRI will only produce more noise and negligible HP. You might see a 2 or 3 HP gain...but think about it - you're paying over $100/HP gained. Waste of time/money. IMO SRI's are best used in turbo'd cars, where the advantage of cold air is lost due to the extra heat produced by the turbo. Since you and I have naturally aspirated engines, it's to our advantage to utilize the denser, colder air sucked in by CAI's. The install is slightly more difficult but you'll be a lot happier with the result. I noticed about a 7 or 8 HP gain with the Injen, and you can really hear it roar at higher RPM's.
As far as the water goes - there is a "hydroshield" available to give you extra assurance no water or debris will work its way into the throttle manifold. But honestly, there is no chance of sucking up water with or without the shield. There's nothing wrong with the filter getting wet. The way the intake tube and pipe are situated, it would take a lot of negative pressure to suck water all the way up the tube - way more than the intake actually pulls. And besides, you'd have to be driving your car thru some MAJOR flooding, like completely submerging the wheels, in order to submerge the filter. If you plan on doing that get yourself a snorkel
Having worked in the filter industry (designing and testing hydraulic filters, nearly identical to intake filters), the best way to get these guys clean is to use a water hose with some pressure behind it. A pressure washer MIGHT work if you have it on the lowest setting, careful not to rip the filter. Or a normal garden hose with a spray nozzle should get all the gunk out. Be sure to let it dry a while then too.
Hope this helps, I'd say go for the Injen CAI or the K&N CAI, they always make good products.
As far as the water goes - there is a "hydroshield" available to give you extra assurance no water or debris will work its way into the throttle manifold. But honestly, there is no chance of sucking up water with or without the shield. There's nothing wrong with the filter getting wet. The way the intake tube and pipe are situated, it would take a lot of negative pressure to suck water all the way up the tube - way more than the intake actually pulls. And besides, you'd have to be driving your car thru some MAJOR flooding, like completely submerging the wheels, in order to submerge the filter. If you plan on doing that get yourself a snorkel
Having worked in the filter industry (designing and testing hydraulic filters, nearly identical to intake filters), the best way to get these guys clean is to use a water hose with some pressure behind it. A pressure washer MIGHT work if you have it on the lowest setting, careful not to rip the filter. Or a normal garden hose with a spray nozzle should get all the gunk out. Be sure to let it dry a while then too.
Hope this helps, I'd say go for the Injen CAI or the K&N CAI, they always make good products.
I currently have the Injen CAI 2.0L installed in my 08 ES. I highly recommend it over the SRI, since any SRI will only produce more noise and negligible HP. You might see a 2 or 3 HP gain...but think about it - you're paying over $100/HP gained. Waste of time/money. IMO SRI's are best used in turbo'd cars, where the advantage of cold air is lost due to the extra heat produced by the turbo. Since you and I have naturally aspirated engines, it's to our advantage to utilize the denser, colder air sucked in by CAI's. The install is slightly more difficult but you'll be a lot happier with the result. I noticed about a 7 or 8 HP gain with the Injen, and you can really hear it roar at higher RPM's.
As far as the water goes - there is a "hydroshield" available to give you extra assurance no water or debris will work its way into the throttle manifold. But honestly, there is no chance of sucking up water with or without the shield. There's nothing wrong with the filter getting wet. The way the intake tube and pipe are situated, it would take a lot of negative pressure to suck water all the way up the tube - way more than the intake actually pulls. And besides, you'd have to be driving your car thru some MAJOR flooding, like completely submerging the wheels, in order to submerge the filter. If you plan on doing that get yourself a snorkel
Having worked in the filter industry (designing and testing hydraulic filters, nearly identical to intake filters), the best way to get these guys clean is to use a water hose with some pressure behind it. A pressure washer MIGHT work if you have it on the lowest setting, careful not to rip the filter. Or a normal garden hose with a spray nozzle should get all the gunk out. Be sure to let it dry a while then too.
Hope this helps, I'd say go for the Injen CAI or the K&N CAI, they always make good products.
As far as the water goes - there is a "hydroshield" available to give you extra assurance no water or debris will work its way into the throttle manifold. But honestly, there is no chance of sucking up water with or without the shield. There's nothing wrong with the filter getting wet. The way the intake tube and pipe are situated, it would take a lot of negative pressure to suck water all the way up the tube - way more than the intake actually pulls. And besides, you'd have to be driving your car thru some MAJOR flooding, like completely submerging the wheels, in order to submerge the filter. If you plan on doing that get yourself a snorkel
Having worked in the filter industry (designing and testing hydraulic filters, nearly identical to intake filters), the best way to get these guys clean is to use a water hose with some pressure behind it. A pressure washer MIGHT work if you have it on the lowest setting, careful not to rip the filter. Or a normal garden hose with a spray nozzle should get all the gunk out. Be sure to let it dry a while then too.
Hope this helps, I'd say go for the Injen CAI or the K&N CAI, they always make good products.
Do you have proof that you gained 8 HP with a CAI? I call BS on that one.
As far as the HP gain, please don't be so quick to call BS. If you do your research, Injen claims a peak 10 HP gain:
http://www.injen.com/galleries/produ...5dynograph.jpg
I did my dyno testing at a GM-sponsored engine lab at my university, along with two other PhD students. I do not have the charts currently since I'm at work, but I assure you I observed a 7-8 HP increase. Whether you want to believe that or not, it doesn't matter to me. Enough people on here agree that the Injen is the best intake option for the 08 Lancers.