My used APS 65mm CAI and my rejuvenation write up
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:28 pm
After many months contemplating setups and deciding what route I want to go w/ my intake, I came across a used APS 65mm CAI. I got it used from a vendor. I got everything and it definitely shows it was used. Here are some pics showing the initial condition of the CAI:
I first wanted to make sure I had all the parts so I was informed of this link: APS 65mm CAI Info Page
I decided that the filter was a little too used for me so I measured the K&N filter that came w/ the APS CAI and then went to the K&N website to find a replacement filter. It was found in the universal cone filter section.
Here is the link to the replacement filter: RU-3130
And some pics of the new RU-3130 K&N filter box (b/c who doesn’t like pics!):
Here is a pic of the new filter next to the old used filter (exact match!!! ):
While I was on the K&N site page for the RU-3130, I noticed that at the bottom there were other links to filters. Turns out there are different pre-filters (aka prechargers) you can get to go over the K&N filter to increase time between cleanings. I ended up getting a black and a blue pre-filter (mesh type vs. the foam). FYI, the pre-filters only restrict air flow by 2%.
Here is a link to the black pre-filter: 22-8032PK
Here is a link to the blue pre-filter: RU-3130PL
The blue was back ordered so I only have pics of the black prefilter installed:
I also decided to repaint the APS intake pipe blue to make it look new and to match the WRB:
That is it for now but later I will show:
1) the repaint job where the intake is blue w/ the blue prefilter installed
2) installation on my ’08 FSXT
I first wanted to make sure I had all the parts so I was informed of this link: APS 65mm CAI Info Page
I decided that the filter was a little too used for me so I measured the K&N filter that came w/ the APS CAI and then went to the K&N website to find a replacement filter. It was found in the universal cone filter section.
Here is the link to the replacement filter: RU-3130
And some pics of the new RU-3130 K&N filter box (b/c who doesn’t like pics!):
Here is a pic of the new filter next to the old used filter (exact match!!! ):
While I was on the K&N site page for the RU-3130, I noticed that at the bottom there were other links to filters. Turns out there are different pre-filters (aka prechargers) you can get to go over the K&N filter to increase time between cleanings. I ended up getting a black and a blue pre-filter (mesh type vs. the foam). FYI, the pre-filters only restrict air flow by 2%.
Here is a link to the black pre-filter: 22-8032PK
Here is a link to the blue pre-filter: RU-3130PL
The blue was back ordered so I only have pics of the black prefilter installed:
I also decided to repaint the APS intake pipe blue to make it look new and to match the WRB:
That is it for now but later I will show:
1) the repaint job where the intake is blue w/ the blue prefilter installed
2) installation on my ’08 FSXT