My LHS can't stock air filters for the Matrix. What are my options here? Is there a cheaper substitute?

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I use this on my Matrix works well, fits under the body nicely.


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Any .21-.28 sized air filter will work fine. 2 stage filters work really good. I use motor saver air filters, the pro-line air filters, and the stock air CEN PRO air filters. All work well. DONT OVER OIL your inner filter. Its a great idea to have a few air filters laying around. One thing I completely didnt respect... ZIP TIE THOSE MOTHERS DOWN TIGHT!!! I lunched an engine because I didnt understand how easily an aggressive roll could rip an air filter assembly off of the carb... All part of learning I guess but zip ties are WAAAAAAAAAAAAAYY cheaper than new engines!

I use o-rings to secure my air filters. I use one o-ring to secure the air filter to the goose neck and another o-ring to secure the goose neck to the carb.

I glue the snorkle to the top plastic filter housing and zip-tie both ends.... when glueing make sure to let it dry properly prior to mounting it on the carb

filter elements are readily availible at our local hobby stores-