JUST TALKED TO SUMMIT RACING ABOUT A K&N DROP-IN FILTER FOR MY 01 BOLT. THEY CALLED THE FACTORY AND HAD NO LISTING YET, ONLY FOR THE 99-00 LIGHTNINGS. SOMEONE POSTED A PART NUMBER OF 33-2140 AND SAID IT WOULD FIT THE 01. SUMMIT HAS THAT PART NUMBER BUT CAN'T CONFIRM THE FIT. ANYONE ON HERE KNOW FOR SURE.THANKS FOR THE HELP.---JIM

 

Is there a reason you are just putting in the K&N filter element instead of going with the Airaid box/filter system? Someone on this post I read said the K&N element alone didn't do anything for performance. This I read maybe about 3 weeks ago. Do you have other information about HP increase just with the K&N filter element? Does anyone know for sure?

 

just put one in my 2001L. 33-2140 is the correct number.

dave o

 

Ford SVT guys agree. Same filter 99-01...



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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
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2001 PT Cruiser - Limited Edition
2001 EB Expedition

 

You guys really need to yank the factory filter box...

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99.5 red Lightning
13.2@103
01 ordered on 3/17
hud@mc.net

 

pssst... It's where I hid all the Nitrous stuff.

Just between you and me, ok?

 

I want to see the difference between a panel and a conical in an 01. I know that the 00 and 99 guys had sucky boxes, but I just hate the fact that I'm raising my inlet temp at least 10 degrees. I don't give a flip how much fresh air comes in there when the truck is moving, the air is warmer than ambient. I talked to JDM and they said they didn't test a 01 panel vs a conical......they just changed it after 99/00 results. JDM also said your inlet temp would be slightly warmer.

I'll do a dyno comparison in the future, but with a closed hood and no moving air to compensate....I'm not sure what will happen. An open hood will not simulate what is happening on the street or track.

I have some left over 4" mandral bent exhaust tubing from making my 351W inlet. I'd rather make my own inlet system then pay $150 for a $40 filter, a piece of bar stock, and a adaptor.





I couldn't really find a way to located the filter for my 93 outside the engine compartment, but I think I may be giving up a few HP.

I think the 99/00 guys have panel filter paranoia from the small opening in the stock 99/00 box.

Anyway my K&N drop in will be here tomorrow from summit as well as my 2 5/8" boost gauge.

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Scott Weatherford
351W 1993 LX 11.9 @ 118MPH (Drag Radials)
Black 2001 Lightning no timeslips yet
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Ford Motorsports has K&N manufacture filters for them; same thing except the filters are blue. So, the next time any dealer tells you about aftermarket stuff and warranties, think about this:

MOTORSPORT HIGH PERFORMANCE AIR FILTERS NEW

Ford Motorsport SVO is proud to announce the arrival of its new line of high performance, Ford racing blue, air filters for most popular Ford applications. These filters are produced to Ford Motorsport SVO specifications by K&N Engineering, Inc. With 44 fuel injection applications this new line-up promises to have something for almost everyone, including two universal cone filters. This product reduces restriction in the intake system. These new filters are reusable because they can be cleaned and re-oiled, with the Ford Motorsport SVO filter recharger kit, for years of service. Ford Motorsport SVO offers car kits for most popular applications from Escort to Taurus, and truck kits from Aerostar to Windstar, and of course Mustang and F-150 kits. Additionally we offer fuel injection performance kits and off-road performance kits.

UNIVERSAL CONE FILTERS 7" long, 3.5" flange, 4-5/8" diameter tapering to 3.5" Not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE FORD MOTORSPORT TECH "HOT LINE" AT 810-468-1356

High Performance Air Filters
Part Number M-9601-R130 $28.00



http://www.oemfordparts.com/partslist.asp?CategoryID=47

 

Thanks people. I apppreciate the response. I will go with the drop-in first and check mileage and performance. Mainly due to cost right now.---JIM

 

Mine works good. Put a 4" hose to it and it will look like this in a few thousand miles.