D40 pre flter delete

[ericcs]

I want to delete my pre filter/baffle on my 06 stx. the inlet to the airbox is offset to the the snorkel both across and down. if anyone has done this mod, what pipe work was used. i can't re locate the airbox entry, as the filter is directly in line with the snorkel pipe?

 

[mickstanz]

What brand snorkel do you have? I know my Safari one was designed to bypass that pre filter anyway then i just cut it off with a hack saw.

 

[ericcs]

What brand snorkel do you have? I know my Safari one was designed to bypass that pre filter anyway then i just cut it off with a hack saw.

mine is a genuine nissan. the airbox looks too close to manufacture an S bend!

 

[steel d40]

Used the $15 flexible air intake hose from autopro 3" joined it to snorkel outlet with silicone rescue tape. Tight fit but it works a treat. Will see if I can get a pic on here.

 

[steel d40]

Struggle with pics on here. There's a pic in my gallery. Had this setup for ages and it hasn't worked loose and is air tight. Sounds awesome too.

 

[ericcs]

Used the $15 flexible air intake hose from autopro 3" joined it to snorkel outlet with silicone rescue tape. Tight fit but it works a treat. Will see if I can get a pic on here.

thanks for the tip, and a pic if you can manage it!

 

[steel d40]

Got the pic on.....cool.

 

[ericcs]

Got the pic on.....cool.

thank you got the pic. ive got rolls of that silicon tape, only 25mm wide though. is that ok. looks like a mission to wrap the tape around it!

 

[steel d40]

With the airbox out it wasn't that hard. I used almost a roll of 25mm and just kept wrapping till I thought it was done. Easier to get airbox out with the pre filter cut off. Has made a big difference, more than I thought it would. Cost bugger all , just fiddly. On a warm day the tape is softer and more strectchy, makes it easier also.

 

[DaveHAT]

You can also use 65mm PVC down pipe & 90 degree bends if you can find it.

You'll need to dremel out the end that fits onto the airbox inlet slightly to get it to sit snuggly but otherwise a POP!

 

[ericcs]

You can also use 65mm PVC down pipe & 90 degree bends if you can find it.

You'll need to dremel out the end that fits onto the airbox inlet slightly to get it to sit snuggly but otherwise a POP!

i tried this method without cutting up the airbox, then gave up. how did you seal it into the oval snorkel pipe?
a pic would be handy.
cheers
eric