Top mount air filter options?
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I see a lot of the pics here are showing side-mount manifolds, but what about top-mounts like the HKS? The main issue is hood clearance. I tried a 45 degree elbow that I found at pep-boys of all places, and it doesn't work. There's just not enough room to fit everything.
An elbow like this one should work however
![](http://www.cowanengineering.com/Miata%20Pictures/ICpic33.jpg)
Now just gotta figure out where to get one.
In any case, this is how I have my IC pipes routed (so far, I just put it together).
An elbow like this one should work however
![](http://www.cowanengineering.com/Miata%20Pictures/ICpic33.jpg)
Now just gotta figure out where to get one.
In any case, this is how I have my IC pipes routed (so far, I just put it together).
![](http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/11/l_30bb871eca904c548c84be938f119673.jpg)
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Mine is top mount. Here's my current set up using a reducer 45* bend from siliconeintakes.com. I doubt you won't find what you need there. But yes- I'm using that foam mushroom filter because I couldn't find anything in a K&N catalog that would fit the same space and give the same surface area. But I've got a less room than you. You should be able to use a bend hose and aim it down into the same spot with plenty of room for a K&N style filter.
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I see a lot of the pics here are showing side-mount manifolds, but what about top-mounts like the HKS? The main issue is hood clearance. I tried a 45 degree elbow that I found at pep-boys of all places, and it doesn't work. There's just not enough room to fit everything.
An elbow like this one should work however
![](http://www.cowanengineering.com/Miata%20Pictures/ICpic33.jpg)
Now just gotta figure out where to get one.
In any case, this is how I have my IC pipes routed (so far, I just put it together).
![](http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/11/l_30bb871eca904c548c84be938f119673.jpg)
An elbow like this one should work however
![](http://www.cowanengineering.com/Miata%20Pictures/ICpic33.jpg)
Now just gotta figure out where to get one.
In any case, this is how I have my IC pipes routed (so far, I just put it together).
![](http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/11/l_30bb871eca904c548c84be938f119673.jpg)
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