There's a company close by to where I live, AEM, that manufactures dryflow air filters. These are synthetic air filters that are *supposed* to filter better than either cotton gauze or foam oiled filters, but AEM filters do not need to be oiled. Well, seeing how I hate messing with those dang Uni-oiled foam things, I thought I'd try these clamp on units. Now if these filters don't work, I plan on installing a centrifigul air cleaner somewhere higher up and route 2-1/2" tubing from the CB air boxes. So, either way, the air boxes weren't a waste of time, even if the AEM clamp-on filters don't live up to their promises. I'mhopeful they'll work, but I'll let you know how it goes at Calico. . . I've posted some pictures below.
First, here's a link to an AEM article on a Baja 1000 truck they sponsored last year: http://www.aemintakes.com/news/news.aspx?ID=2424
Here's a link that talks about the AEM filter media: http://www.aemintakes.com/dryflow_air_filters.htm
Here's a picture of the top of the air box housing (If you look closely, you can see "Claudes Buggies" cast into them. CB Perfomance is still using the original molds made back in the late 60's):
Here's a picture of the new CB Performance hex base linkage that accepts the air boxes. Note the Jet Doctor "Snorkels" and the CB supplied 1" tall velocity stacks. You can also see the rubber gasket that seals the air box to the base:
Here's the air box cover attached:
Here's the new clamp on AEM Dryflow filter. This one measures 6" diameter by 9" high. They also come in other shapes and sizes. I know this one is a little big, but I want as much surface area as possible to run the air through:
Here it is installed, including a filter wrap:
Here's a final picture with both installed:
I'm happy to report that it drove like a burro-out-ot-hell around the neighborhood today
I'm hoping it continues like that through Sunday!