Air cleaner questions.

[xsmokey11499x]

so, with the stock setup on my 87 k5, it has the factory air cleaner box, with the tube going to the core support. but I noticed after going through some water/mud that It got up the tube, into the filter, and a bit into the TBI. (glad i didnt break my engine) but my question is what's the best way to keep the mud/water out of there

 

[4X4HIGH]

You would have had to go through a pretty deep water/mud hole for that to happen. To answer your question though a snorkle is probably what you'll need for the depth of water/mud hole you went through if that's indeed the cause of the water in the air filter housing.

 

[xsmokey11499x]

You would have had to go through a pretty deep water/mud hole for that to happen. To answer your question though a snorkle is probably what you'll need for the depth of water/mud hole you went through if that's indeed the cause of the water in the air filter housing.

It really wasn't that deep maybe 3 feet I was searching Google, and on the "90s" body style trucks, they have the tube goin into the passenger fender instead of the core support, you think that'd help

 

[82355]

Do you still have the deflector at the front of the air intake at the radiator support?

Martin

 

[xsmokey11499x]

Do you still have the deflector at the front of the air intake at the radiator support?

Martin

Yes, the piece the air intake hose connects to?

 

[82355]

Yes. I have seen people cut off the ends though.

Martin

 

[xsmokey11499x]

Yes. I have seen people cut off the ends though.

Martin

Cut off what end? The big piece that faces the grill

 

[82355]

Yes, the deflector.

Martin

 

[xsmokey11499x]

I don't quite see what you're getting at

sorry im tired
thanks for the help also

 

[82355]

No, I don't want you to cut the deflector, I was just wondering if it was there. It seems crazy that you had problems with the OEM setup.

Martin

 

[xsmokey11499x]

ah okay!