Question for those with K&N FIPK

[WhiteSnake74]

The K&N FIPK II was my first mod to the Cobra; Excellent choice :thumbsup: I've been very happy with the results.

But it's the third time that the sm twist bracket's screw that is on the inner fender gets loose and it makes an annoying sound you can hear inside the car when driving.

Today I removed that bracket because I think it' doesn't do too much on holding the filter in place.

Do I really need that braket??

Here are some pics so you know which parts I'm referring to.

SM Twist Bracket:

Where the bracket goes:

 

[jdk]

I think it's needed, yes. What I did was put an extra long screw in there back when I had the FIPK. You could always put a bolt with a nut on it if you want to stop it for good.

Mine came out all the time and I finally got tired and layed the smack down on it.

 

[InArmyWPride]

Ok i have the FIPK II WITH A 95MAF AND WITH ALL THAT IT IS A TIGHT FIT. So i didnt need the bracket, but i put it on anyway here is my pic

-Cory

 

[WhiteSnake74]

I think it's needed, yes. What I did was put an extra long screw in there back when I had the FIPK. You could always put a bolt with a nut on it if you want to stop it for good.

Mine came out all the time and I finally got tired and layed the smack down on it.

How do you get the bolt with a nut on it?

Remember that the hole in the inner fender didn't came with the car, we had to drill in order to insert the screw.

 

[jdk]

I figured you would be able to get your hand back there and get a nut on.. I have not had the FIPK for a long time so maybe I'm wrong :burnout:

 

[jk03cobra]

Ditch the bracket all together. You will find many on here that will agree I'm sure. This discussion went on a few times last year and it seemed the general opinion was that it is not needed. I've gone without it for 10,000 miles now and not a single problem with the setup.

 

[WhiteSnake74]

I really think that the bracket is not needed.

It's a tight fit without it because the "L" cover is attached to the radiator. So the filter is not hanguin.

 

[jk03cobra]

I really think that the bracket is not needed.

It's a tight fit without it because the "L" cover is attached to the radiator. So the filter is not hanguin.

You are correct. The radiator bolt holds it just fine.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

i used a rubber nut for doing license plates on german cars. lets it vibrate all it wants and it wont volcano out the hole like a sheet metal screw will.

i have since switched to the jlt true cold air.

 

[jk03cobra]

Hey WhiteSnake,
Check out this thread, might help you make up your mind. :beer:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102114&highlight=fipk+bracket

 

[WhiteSnake74]

Hey WhiteSnake,
Check out this thread, might help you make up your mind. :beer:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102114&highlight=fipk+bracket

Thanks jk03cobra. Great thread. Do you know why they closed it?

Too bad I drilled the inner fender; It wasn't necessary after all. Now I have an extra hole in my car. :fm: On the positive side, less weight :lol:

 

[torquefreak]

Leave it off,its not needed.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

people afraid of the drill bit are goofy. you can always weld a hole shut.

Thanks jk03cobra. Great thread. Do you know why they closed it?

Too bad I drilled the inner fender; It wasn't necessary after all. Now I have an extra hole in my car. :fm: On the positive side, less weight :lol: