Jim Hardesty wrote:
>TRF lists three different K&N replacement filters and covers for TR6s.
>
>Can anyone tell me the difference bewteen:
>
>TRFCD18 Air Cleaner Kit, Chromed round canisters with washable
>elements; kit includes one pair of elements. ($89.98)
>
>TRFCD215 Air Cleaner Kit, Chromed round canisters (5 7/8-in. x 1
>3/4-in.) with washable element ($39.95)
>
>TRFCD252 Air Cleaner Kit, Chromed round canisters (5 7/8-in. x 3
>1/4-in.) extra deep; Kit includes one pair of elements. ($89.95)
>
>It appears TRFCD215 and TRFCD252 differ only in the depth of the
filter,
>obviously, the deeper filter is preferable.
>
>Would both of these fit all years, or is there a clearence issue with
>certain years?
>
>And what about TRFCD18? What size is it? How does it differ from the
>other two?
I wrote about this yesterday, and to make a liar of me, my TRFCD18
which was on backorder for 6 weeks arrivade last night! Now I know
what it is like to "eat crow".
TRFCD18 consists of a pair of K&N cleaners and chromed cannisters.
The cleaners are 5.88" x 1.75". They are well made, but appear
very small, particularly when compared with the original paper-element
cleaners which are approx 7" x 2". They do not have the K&N logo
on the top of the cannister.
TRFCD252 consists of a pair of K&N cleaners and chromed cannisters.
The cleaners are 5.88" x 3.25". I have reservations about these
cleaners fitting my '74 TR6 as I have only 3" of clearance between
the mouth of the front carb and the wheel-well. I called TRF
and they confirmed that some owners have experienced clearance
problems. I guess if you are handy with a hammer or cutting torch
it is not a problem.
TRFCD252 is identical to TRFCD18, but consists of a single cleaner
and cannister. The information in the TRF Greenbook has a misprint
when it refers to TRFCD252 being a pair.
Overall, they look great, albeit a little "puny" in size. I'm sure
they will flow enough air, but I was expecting something that was a
little more substantial. Next time I'll measure the original
units first!
PS, my TRF newsletter arrived on Tuesday! I guess US Mail figures
San Diego is slightly bigger than Champaign IL, eh Greg?
Shane Ingate cleaned out in San Diego
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