Have any advice for replacing the "gravel strainer" air filters on the
Series 1 engine? I'd like to be able to easily switch back to the original
for shows. I haven't found anything that low enough to clear the hood.
Tim Stiffy
Series 1 Alpine
-----Original Message-----
From: michael proper <proper.mike@accentleasing.com>
To: alpine list <alpines@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 19, 2000 5:55 AM
Subject: air filters
>I changed my air filter over to a K&N filter this weekend on my SV and
>thought I would share the details for those who would like to do the same.
>Purchase (2) E-3220 K&N filters, (4) 2"x1/4" galvanized pipe nipples, and
>(4) 3" 5/16 bolts. I cut the old filters material away from the top and
>bottom cover. Carefully split and hammered back the flange that holds the
>original spacers in place. Assembled the filters using the pipe nipples as
>the spacers for the bolts and it was a perfect fit. These filters are a bit
>pricey at $28.00 each but are good for life .
>
>Mike Proper
>Lansing, MI.
>67 SV
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