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i have the pump outlet going to the lower part of the a/w intercooler and the return to the storage tank coming from the top pipe. It would work either way. The pump will not pump through the tank though:) --make sure you keep prime on the pump--mount it low. These magnetic drive pumps do not draw worth a damn--they pump ok though.

I vote a bigger filter too

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Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4313554)

you can see it's mounted as low as possible behind the oil cooler. which is inlet vs outlet though? the top or bottom? i have the red/white marine pump that you have.

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Originally Posted by FazdaRX_8 (Post 4313611)

I vote a bigger filter too

the one i have barely fits under there though. what'd you use?

cut the top half off the front support bar--then you have much more room.
I cant remember what the inlet/outlet side of the pump is. mine is mounted in the space between the drivers side oil cooler and the plastic stuff.

I have a long K&N that tapers to a smaller Diameter

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Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4314321)

lol i couldnt remember either! i'll test it later but mine is mounted in the same spot as yours.

i'll have a look at cutting that bar too but I'm not sure it's necessary

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Originally Posted by FazdaRX_8 (Post 4314397)

I have a long K&N that tapers to a smaller Diameter

part number? did you cut the bar to fit it? or its the same diam as mine just longer?

pretty sure its this one
Manufacturer: K&N
Part Number: RU-3130

its 3.5 inlet and over 9" long

no cutting, because its a cone it matches the area in there, as the space tapers down on the sides

thanks, I'll have a look.

actually that one is 7", this one is 9"

RE-0920 - K&N Universal Air Filters, Universal Rubber Filter direct from K&N

which did you choose?

About time you finnished with Easy. You had him so long that he has forgotten that he does not need winter clothes in July.

He needs to look to see if my problem is that little electrical problem that you had. I won't keep him long so if you need him after your return from Japan, he should be thawed out by then.

Man.... o Man. Baller with two FI rx8s. I dont think my second 8 will ever see FI. One is enough for me. Many props sir.

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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 4315495)

You assholes remember he works for me, correct?

It's nice to be loved. :)

Let's see,,,
June. Home for one week. Away 3 weeks
July. Home for one week. Away 3 weeks

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Originally Posted by Easy's Pimp AKA Charles R. Hill (Post 4315495)

You assholes remember he works for me, correct?

Pack a smokes the going rate?

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Originally Posted by Easy_E1 (Post 4315556)

It's nice to be loved. :)

Let's see,,,
June. Home for one week. Away 3 weeks
July. Home for one week. Away 3 weeks

Ho's on a schedule! Or is that HeBitch! :lol:

mine is 9 inches
I also found AFEpower dry filters, the oiled ones like to mess with our maf

Part #: 21-99999

i dont like running a k&n filter outside the engine bay. it doesnt filter well.

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Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4315909)

i dont like running a k&n filter outside the engine bay. it doesnt filter well.

Is the air better in the engine bay? I'm confused. Air is air. Except it's usually cooler outside the engine bay.

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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 4315495)

You assholes remember he works for me, correct?

He does? :bootyshak I never see you anymore :boid: He's leaving tomorrow to come (?) home ? :dunno:

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Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4315909)

i dont like running a k&n filter outside the engine bay. it doesnt filter well.

Not sure why you would not......cooler air outside the engine bay. I've run them inside and out side and the only down side to out side is when it rains. Of course it rarely rains in Vegas so...........

I think Erick found my idle problem but I can't be sure cuz he won't let me drive it yet :hahano:. Almost two years of idle problems and it comes down to a broken wire.

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Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 4315559)

Pack a smokes the going rate?

With the price of smokes in WA.,,,,,,,,,

Oh wait. I QUIT!

I'll come and service your car and then you can be introduced to BHR's remote site rates. :bootyshak

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Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 4315559)

Ho's on a schedule! Or is that HeBitch! :lol:

I was actually in Portland a couple weeks ago. I thought about calling.
But I didn't. :doh:

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Originally Posted by Phil's 8 (Post 4315382)

haha you and i have been chasing gremlins for too long my friend.

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Originally Posted by hoss -05 (Post 4315413)

Man.... o Man. Baller with two FI rx8s. I dont think my second 8 will ever see FI. One is enough for me. Many props sir.

thanks man. i want to see your build finished as well. i've been keeping an eye on it.

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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 4315495)

You assholes remember he works for me, correct?

:angel:

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Originally Posted by FazdaRX_8 (Post 4315816)

mine is 9 inches
I also found AFEpower dry filters, the oiled ones like to mess with our maf

Part #: 21-99999

Dry is a good idea. I've oiled my maf a ton and the filter got wet once and dripped that red oil onto the bumper cover and stained the clear bra a bit which is annoying.

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Originally Posted by Phil's 8 (Post 4316109)

He does? :bootyshak I never see you anymore :boid: He's leaving tomorrow to come (?) home ? :dunno:

Not sure why you would not......cooler air outside the engine bay. I've run them inside and out side and the only down side to out side is when it rains. Of course it rarely rains in Vegas so...........

I think Erick found my idle problem but I can't be sure cuz he won't let me drive it yet :hahano:. Almost two years of idle problems and it comes down to a broken wire.

which wire?

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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill (Post 4316472)

As long as he has been on the road for the past two months, thanks to a LOT of fucked-up situations, I have discovered that I can pretty much handle everything for BHR on my own. As such, things may change in AZ.

hey at least we're getting a boatload done and i'll be out of your hair soon enough. ;)

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Originally Posted by FazdaRX_8 (Post 4315816)

mine is 9 inches
I also found AFEpower dry filters, the oiled ones like to mess with our maf

Part #: 21-99999

I can't get the page to load on their site. Did you find detailed specs anywhere?

concerning k&n filters outside the engine bay--read some of eric meyers threads and how he lost an engine due to a K&n filter outside the engine bay picking up much more dirt and not filtering it etc. He stated KN filter inside the bay is ok because it doesnt suck up as much dirt.
K&n is not known for its filtering ability. Get a dry filter like aem.
Totally agree the air is cooler outside:)

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Originally Posted by dondo (Post 4316634)

I can't get the page to load on their site. Did you find detailed specs anywhere?

+1 I couldn't find anything either.

just cut that damn front bar ( half off the top) and you have plenty of room for a regular aem filter
Plus this.....https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/...cooler-001-jpg
https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/...cooler-001-jpg

the bigger air water cooler really helps, its only 1 1/2 inch thick and its not stacked on top of the a/c condensor. This + an outside dry air filter will knock the intakle charge temps down a good bit--i have seen 20-30F degrees difference in IAT temps and 15-20F difference on post intercooler temps ( after it is heat saturated)