delcampo

Ok I'm ready to get a really good air filter. I know HPI is coming out with one in early Feb. so I might just wait. But what other types of air filters is every one using? One more question, has anyone heard of anything bad about the K&N filters?

forcelite

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I have a K&N and it works and looks great, there is another that people are saying is cheaper and works just as well though

delcampo

Do happen to have pics of your filter while it's on your truck? Where did you purchase it?

crash_me_over

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Some guys prefer the motor saver filters.

http://www.motorsaverfilters.com/

http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/motsav01.asp

delcampo

Crash I have seen these links before. But it says I have to use the sav90 and from my understanding thats not out yet or I can't find it. Do you or anyone else have a part or model number?

crash_me_over

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In a quick search.....here is what I found (no picture provided).....if you know the diameter of the carb then this may work! It say's 16mm....maybe someone can measure theirs and give you the dimension?

https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c....pl?pn=MSF0242

delcampo

Thanks crash. I will check the size when I get home and do some more searches. Thanks for your help.

crash_me_over

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Your always welcome delcampo!

forcelite

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here is a pic of it. Like I said it works better than stock. Also to clean now all iI have to do is losen the screw and pull just the filter, instead of cutting the ties each time, saves a little time

delcampo

Hey forcelite thanks for the pic. I just bid on one on ebay. Where did you get your and how much?

forcelite

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this is the guys email

[email protected]


He can set you up with everything you need to get it running on your 2.5 maxx for $40 shipped. This includes the filter, metal harness, rubber adapter, a few ties, oil

Hes reliable too

Forcelite

coward

sorry bout the size...

if you want i can find the part number...

delcampo

If you could that would be cool.

BUGGIES_R_US

Sorry? I like big pictures!!!
Thats a great pic.. What camera is that? It did a great job focusing on that, even when its so close up !
-ram

forcelite

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ya that is a nice pic. My top of the line sony looks good but not that good, 4 megpixels too

coward

the camera is a ricoh 2.1 mp.. true the photos do come out good..

the part number for the filter is... bugger.. dont have it here. thought i did.. ill need to look for it when i get home..

forcelite

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I run my maxx almost always with out the body on it. I do have a roll cage which has protected everything very well. When I put the body on it runs alot hotter and does not get as much air as without it. My question is is there any negatives to running your rc without a body other than the possiblility of breaking things, which my cage takes care of. My car does seem to get firly dirty on the part, but usually I can wipe it off.
Thanks
Forcelite

forcelite

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BUMB, really want to know this before I drive today

savageone

Hav you tried cutting a hole in the windshield of the body? You'd think that would be better - less dirt.

forcelite

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ya true. No I have not, definatly would be less dirt

crash_me_over

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forcelite....savageone....is correct. If you want to drive with the body on...cut a hole in the front....side...and rear windshields to help with the cooling. Yes...it destroys the "original look" of the rig....but it can also add another margin of protection to your radio gear....to a point.

If that is not an option for you....then just run it with the body off since you have a roll cage.

forcelite

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thanks crash. Its good to know there are no imidate dangers

Forcelite

crash_me_over

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I think a body does add some protection to your rig especially if you run your rig near bushes...fallen tree branches....anything that could cause a direct hit on the components of your rig. If that is not the kind of terrain that you run in....then it's going to be a matter of how dirty it may get without a body on.

It's your call in the end.

dainjarouz

Those K&N crankcase vent filters arent a very wise choice for RC. It is a gauze type filter, which is made for real cars. RCs are subjected to different driving conditions than real cars, therefore need a different air filter, more specifically, a foam filter. Ever seen the foam filters on dirt bikes? That's because of the same reason with RCs, foam filters hold more dust and smaller particles than the gauze type air filters. Also, those bigger air filters are heavier and can snap off easier in the event of a big spill. But, to each his own ey?