Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Holes in Air Filter Box?

[brn2fsh]

Hello,



I was doing some work in my truck last night that required removing the air filter box. I have done this many times before but this time I happend to notice that there were 5 holes, each 1. 25 inches in diameter, cut into the bottom of the air filter box. Is this normal or is this a modification performed by the previous owner.



The main reason I noticed the 5 holes, was that my air filter was covered with dried mud. I couple of months ago, I was driving on some very muddy gumbo roads in the Missouri River Breaks and managed to get a lot of mud in my engine compartment. I guess some of this mud made it through the 5 holes in the bottom of the air filter box and onto the air filter. I don't necessarily like the fact that this occurred.



Thanks,



Scott

 

[CumminsPower98]

They don't come with holes.

 

[Duluth Diesel]

Those holes were done by the previous owner to allow more air flow. I agree with you that mud on your filter isn't a good thing.



-Chuck

 

[tp0d]

I have a fully stock airbox here if you want to replace yours... PM me if interested.

-j

 

[brn2fsh]

Thanks for the responses. I didn't think the holes belonged there but wanted to be sure.



Scott