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Got Dinan?
I have the Dinan air filter on my 4.6, it's unknown to me how long it's been on the truck. I'm sure it could use a cleaning, should I just purchase a K+N cleaning kit? Any tips? Otherwise I'll replace it. Any leads on a brand new Dinan filter? Last question, does anyone know of the correct aftermarket filter to take its place? I really don't need my air filter to say Dinan if its going to cost huge scratch. Sorry for the dust, I cleaned the bay after taking pics.
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"performance" air filters are sucker plays. None of them are appreciable benefits.
Buy a stock filter and change it every oil change and your flow rates will remain nice and high- and the engine protected. Use an oiled filter you WILL risk fouling your MAFs over time. |
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The stock filter is a flat style, not sure it will work in the Dinan intake, if it does then I will go that route.
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You simply need to follow the K&N cleaning kit instructions when cleaning and re-oiling at normal service intervals. Don't over-oil. I would check with Dinan if the K&N cleaning/oil kit is what they recommend.
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I would just measure that pipe, and buy an oil less filter to fit.
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I would imagine that being a fabric filter, you could just wash it with any "detergent". I've saturated a washable filter in a simple green solution and scrubbed/hosed it down afterwords. Let it air dry completely and re-charged it. No ill effects. (this was on my mustang)
On the debate between paper vs fabric filters: This Site is really informative on a whole lot of fronts. |
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I have had Dinan cold air box for 8 years. I have replaced the filter several times with a new Dinan filter to be sure to maintain the gains in HP and Torque claimed by Dinan. I have cleaned the filter sometimes but it is easy to put too much oil on the filter and cause a mass air flow sensor failure which costs between $150-200 to correct if you do it yourself. If you haven't seen a new K&N filter and how much oil is on it I suggest buying a new Dinan filter. Next time you will know how much to oil it and go from there.
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so the blue Dinan cone style air filter DOES need to be oiled? OOPS.
I cleaned mine very well then installed dry. guess I best be buying a new DRY filter or filter charger kit ASAP.
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