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Piper x orientation

borms81

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Hi ppl
Sounds a bit of a daft question but could somone tell me the correct orientation of a piper x induction filter. I took it off today and im sure its been fitted the wrong way around.
Basically the way its fitted on mine the incoming air flows through the mesh on the inside of the 'mushroom' if u know what i mean, through the fine foam then through the more coarse foam outside the 'mushroom' then to the engine, it seams wrong to me..?
i think this could explain the hesitation i have had on sudden acceleration, like a blocked air filter.
If somone knows what i mean could they let me know? if it is the case i will have to find a way of cleaning the inside of the filter which i think should be the clean side...
if it makes it clearer , the brass clips on the induction box are positioned on the incoming air side on mine, not on the engine side (this contradicts the photo guide on the knowledge base, which i think is how mine should be).
cheers
Steve
 
The orientation in the knowledge base is correct :approve:

Pipercross Evo Installation

You can also infer this as the trumpet is shaped to improve air-flow so needs to face the air flow as such - a venturi if you will.

I am sure will notice a difference if you swap it round as, after all, the benefits of such a filter are improved air-flow and filtering - which you won't be getting at present.

Martin
 
Cheers Martin,
Yeah the trumpet on mine was facing the engine direction [smilie=icon_eek.gif] thought it looked wrong!, Managed to get it clean as poss, so will re-install tomorrow when finish the thermostat. Think it was proper blocked up as the first line of defence was the fine foam which must of clogged quick, should improve things!
 
Sorted mate, back on and runs how it should, unleashed more induction noise too, went for a spin with all the covers off, loud, like being in a Group B rally car :) ..id imagine..
 
borms81":2wp10g3g said:
Sorted mate, back on and runs how it should, unleashed more induction noise too, went for a spin with all the covers off, loud, like being in a Group B rally car :) ..id imagine..

Nice one, glads it's back to how it should be :-)

We were chatting about GPB cars the other week and how the Vee looks a bit like a 6R4. I came up with 6R2 (6 cylinder, rear engined, 2 wheel drive) :approve:

Martin
 
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