When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Does it make any difference to remove the mesh from inside the stock airbox lid? I have a K&N drop in filter and was wondering if it is worth it to take out the mesh part as well.
I'll be installing my new Joe-Z intake pipe when it comes on Wed!
probably not noticeable enough. that, and the mesh ensures that nothing particle-sized that wasn't caught by the filter will end up in the engine cylinders.
probably not noticeable enough. that, and the mesh ensures that nothing particle-sized that wasn't caught by the filter will end up in the engine cylinders.
Agreed. You're not going to see any performance gain and its an added layer of protection. I'd leave it in place and enjoy the JoeZ tube for what it is.
Guys - it's a charcoal trap for ULEV emissions. It does not filter the air going in, it traps hydrocarbons getting out during the SHED test. If you remove this trap you will never pass California smog. Caymandive also told us removing it was an instant 1 peak hp loss in his IS350. Strange but true.