Easy Way to Change Air Filter

Benesesso · 02-24-2008, 07:49 PM

Has anyone figured out a simple way to change the stock air filter on a turbo? Seems the only way is to disconnect all the hoses starting at the turbo inlet, and work toward the front. Too bad it can't be done by removing one simple wingnut.

ravenmaster · 02-25-2008, 06:12 AM

LOL yeah thats pretty much the only way to do it. On the N/A's its pretty simlple just pop and pull. turbo, not so much.Thats why I just moved mine to a CAI (Cold Air Intake) the day I bought it, that and the FMS (Fuel Management System) were the best investments I have ever made for either of my supras.

j3pz · 02-25-2008, 04:09 PM

can always buy a aftermarket filter and adaptor, then you dont need to worry about replacing the filter

Benesesso · 02-25-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. The stock setup seems to be a cold air intake, because the front plastic filter assembly picks up air from in front of the hot engine compartment. What aftermarket setup would replace that? Is a K&N unit easier to clean?

ravenmaster · 02-28-2008, 07:26 PM

yes, it is easir, basically just a pull on and put on situation, however I would suggest if your going to put the K&N on is find a heat shield as putting on the K&N will pull the air filter into the engine compartment. You can actually make a heat shield but they are easy to find just google it. K&N doesnt make a full CAI intake for our cars, I had to actually go custom on mine. Went and had a pipe made that goes to just before where the stock air filter connects to the hole into the bumper and then put the K&N inside of the bumper, good air flow and protects it from water, rain etc.

Benesesso · 03-04-2008, 03:46 PM

Thanks. I guess I'll just take the time and replace the stock filter. I'm not about to give up the cold air for a K&N. Hope I don't break the big accordian tube---.

ravenmaster · 03-04-2008, 03:51 PM

Ill post a pic when I get home but the way i described doing it is a pretty common mode and is considered a cold air.....

ravenmaster · 03-04-2008, 04:00 PM

This is retty much what I did:
www.SUPRAS.com - Member's Section
I didnt use friggin duct tape but he describes the process very well.

02-24-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	Easy Way to Change Air Filter Has anyone figured out a simple way to change the stock air filter on a turbo? Seems the only way is to disconnect all the hoses starting at the turbo inlet, and work toward the front. Too bad it can't be done by removing one simple wingnut. __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras

02-25-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	can always buy a aftermarket filter and adaptor, then you dont need to worry about replacing the filter __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

02-25-2008, 08:02 PM	#4
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	Thanks for the replies. The stock setup seems to be a cold air intake, because the front plastic filter assembly picks up air from in front of the hot engine compartment. What aftermarket setup would replace that? Is a K&N unit easier to clean? __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras

03-04-2008, 03:46 PM	#6
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	Thanks. I guess I'll just take the time and replace the stock filter. I'm not about to give up the cold air for a K&N. Hope I don't break the big accordian tube---. __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras

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