So what's wrong with a T-Shirt diaper for an air filter?

[WalterJ]

Just replaced my turbo inlet AirRaid 'wet' with a 'dry' filter. I LOL'd at the $46 High Tech pre-filter cover, so sewed my own from an old cotton T-Shirt.

Hittin' the road in 4 days, so, any warnings, experiences I might consider? Thanks.

 

[BD-Hector]

We actually do not recommend using the filter socks (or in your case an old T-shirt) we have found the added restriction will cause turbo bearing and seal issues resulting in turbo failure.

Regards,

Hector

 

[MLee]

Thanks Hector for the advice. We will have to learn to drive in clean air. and stay out of those polluted cites around the country.

 

[Bob4x4]

A tee shirt will be way to restrictive.A good clean pre filter will restrict about 10% when they get dirty it will be much higher.My 94 had one on it for many miles and never had any issues,probably about 15 years and many dirt miles with a bit of street thrown in

 

[WalterJ]

BOB4X4: Thanks for comment re: experience. I'll be interweb cruising for some suitable poly-something fabric < $40. Mayhaps I'll find a cottage industry to support my habits this-a-way. I know S. Jobs was better at it, but hey...

p.s. My wife just offered her pantyhose...let 'cha know how that gambit turns out...

 

[Bob4x4]

Thank AFE,they did all the homework,I have been luck enough to be privy to much of their testing-much on my vehicles.2 rams and 2 Jeeps so far

 

[BrianAtSmarty]

BOB4X4: Thanks for comment re: experience. I'll be interweb cruising for some suitable poly-something fabric < $40. Mayhaps I'll find a cottage industry to support my habits this-a-way. I know S. Jobs was better at it, but hey...

p.s. My wife just offered her pantyhose...let 'cha know how that gambit turns out...

I've used pantyhose pre-filters on my BHAF's for years. Keeps out the big pieces. Indeed raid the wife's pantyhose drawer!