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Subject:Re: Air intake
From:Jim Akiba
Date:Wed, 21 May 2008 13:48:12 -0400

You won't find a direct fit application, it's going to be whichever of
their universals happens to fit your combination.  You can't use one
with a stock wbx setup.

Jim Akiba

On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 1:44 PM, Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@gmail.com> wrote:
> What model fits the Syncro? Their website did not list the Vanagon or VW.
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> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote:
>> It has the potential to set up an odd resonance and "hum" at idle if
>> you just block it off with the open element behind the taillight.
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>> An airbox plumbed into the snorkel would be ideal, or at least an
>> airbox. Also do yourself a favor and dump the K&N(ancient) and get an
>> AEM dryflow synthetic membrane filter. K&Ns don't filter as well, and
>> are prone to over oiling and MAF contamination as a result. The dry
>> flow just gets washed and dried, no user error possible, with better
>> and more consistent filtering. Also the dryflow isn't flammable like a
>> K&N.
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>> Jim Akiba
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>> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 9:13 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Why not manufacture a flange that seals off the snorkel cavity from
>>> the engine compartment? Then run the intake through this flange, with
>>> the filter at the base of the cavity.
>>>
>>> Gracias,
>>>  Miguel
>>>
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