Drop-In Filter for 2.3L - Focaljet

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 06:46 AM

Hey guys is there such a thing as a drop-in filter for a 2.3L ST 2006? I have been looking for one and can't find it.

I'm looking for a drop in because I can't do intake since I have to stake inside the HS (AutoX class) Class.

thanks in advance.

**Egz** · 07-02-2008, 06:47 AM

There is none. Its a non-user servicable filter, good for 100k.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 08:21 AM

what do you mean by non-user servicable? Is there any intake performance that will keep the stock air box?

**LikwidZX5** · 07-02-2008, 08:35 AM

non-serviceable as in there technically isn't a filter to replace. you have to replace the whole unit. you can always do something like this (http://duratec.wikispaces.com/modification-stealth_cai) if you're wanting to retain the stock/unmodified look.

**Egz** · 07-02-2008, 09:33 AM

Unfortunately, I don't think meets the requirements for HS.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 10:23 AM

If there is anyway of putting a cone filter inside the airbox that technically should be legal...

**OmniFocus** · 07-02-2008, 10:27 AM

Your best bet is to stick with stock parts, including the filter.

I had the same problem when I ran H Stock.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Anyone tried fitting a 2008 Intake in the older one?

**Mr. Blue** · 07-02-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be H-Stock legal.

**OmniFocus** · 07-02-2008, 01:46 PM

I'm 100% sure it wouldn't be.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Well if the newer focus is HStock why couldn't the intake work?

I don't mean to be a smart@$$ or anything like that but just wondering...

**OmniFocus** · 07-02-2008, 05:16 PM

Update and backdate of parts is not allowed in stock class. It would be legal in street prepared though.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-02-2008, 10:19 PM

oh ok

**SHOoffST** · 07-06-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFocusTraSTi

Hey guys is there such a thing as a drop-in filter for a 2.3L ST 2006? I have been looking for one and can't find it.

I'm looking for a drop in because I can't do intake since I have to stake inside the HS (AutoX class) Class.

thanks in advance.

Remove everything in the stock intake berfore the MAF tube and intall a cone filter straight to the tube. Best Bang for a Buck..

**mievil** · 07-06-2008, 03:30 PM

Congratulations on you ability to READ and comprehend.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-06-2008, 07:46 PM

Must be with in rules which state you need the box... Now if I could fit a cone within the box that might work.... but the greatest problem is I don't have the car with me... It is my brothers and he is in OHio while I am in Michigan.

**mievil** · 07-07-2008, 12:06 AM

If you could fit a replacement into the box, you would be modifying a "non-serviceable" part, thus making it illegal by the rules. According to the rules, you either leave the filter as is, or you go to the next class, being STS.

By the way, the way that these airboxes are constructed and situated, I would assume that even if you did manage to hack open the box, replace the filter with something that you would have to guess on (since there is no direct replacement you would have to measure and /or guess at the actual size), then reseal the entire system (again, illegal by the rules you are trying to follow), I would assume you would have a very, very minimal gain, if any at all.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-07-2008, 08:37 AM

I am not even trying to pursue this anymore just because of how complex it seems plus the 2.3L have enough Low end power for its class. Now I have to work Tires and maybe shocks...

**Bparks717** · 07-07-2008, 12:42 PM

Check k&n

**Egz** · 07-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bparks717

Check k&n

Sigh... The answer is no.

**TungfumastR** · 07-07-2008, 09:36 PM

Screw K&N, they screwed us focus owners with their crappy CEL throwing aircharger. i wouldn't purchase a lawn mower filter from them.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-08-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TungfumastR

Screw K&N, they screwed us focus owners with their crappy CEL throwing aircharger. i wouldn't purchase a lawn mower filter from them.

Very constructive...

**TungfumastR** · 07-10-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFocusTraSTi

Very constructive...

It's constructive in the sense that some of us have had bad experiences with k&n products, and I would suggest to anyone not to support them in any way.

**OmniFocus** · 07-10-2008, 09:31 AM

Other than the Duratec problem, I'm 100% behind K&N products.... but we've ventured off topic.

**super6** · 07-12-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TungfumastR

Screw K&N, they screwed us focus owners with their crappy CEL throwing aircharger. i wouldn't purchase a lawn mower filter from them.

Sounds like it's flowing a lot more air than stock, which is what it's supposed to do. Get a tune.

07-02-2008, 06:46 AM	#1
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Hey guys is there such a thing as a drop-in filter for a 2.3L ST 2006? I have been looking for one and can't find it. I'm looking for a drop in because I can't do intake since I have to stake inside the HS (AutoX class) Class. thanks in advance.

07-02-2008, 06:47 AM	#2
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,248	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L There is none. Its a non-user servicable filter, good for 100k. __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 0HP, 0ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88: Visit my car's page!

07-02-2008, 08:21 AM	#3
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L what do you mean by non-user servicable? Is there any intake performance that will keep the stock air box?

07-02-2008, 08:35 AM	#4
LikwidZX5 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: IL Posts: 286	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L non-serviceable as in there technically isn't a filter to replace. you have to replace the whole unit. you can always do something like this (http://duratec.wikispaces.com/modification-stealth_cai) if you're wanting to retain the stock/unmodified look. __________________ www.myspace.com/sniggol_erdna old: 2002 ZX5 new: 2006 ST

07-02-2008, 09:33 AM	#5
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,248	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Unfortunately, I don't think meets the requirements for HS.

07-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#6
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L If there is anyway of putting a cone filter inside the airbox that technically should be legal...

07-02-2008, 10:27 AM	#7
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,677	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Your best bet is to stick with stock parts, including the filter. I had the same problem when I ran H Stock. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

07-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Anyone tried fitting a 2008 Intake in the older one?

07-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
Mr. Blue Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 3,998	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be H-Stock legal. __________________ Managing Director - Vacuum Vulture Racing We put the "boo" in boost!

07-02-2008, 01:46 PM	#10
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,677	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L I'm 100% sure it wouldn't be. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

07-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#11
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Well if the newer focus is HStock why couldn't the intake work? I don't mean to be a smart@$$ or anything like that but just wondering...

07-02-2008, 05:16 PM	#12
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,677	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Update and backdate of parts is not allowed in stock class. It would be legal in street prepared though. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

07-02-2008, 10:19 PM	#13
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L oh ok

07-06-2008, 03:30 PM	#15
mievil I have wonderous butt cheeks Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA / Zhuhai, Guangdong, PRC Posts: 9,752	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Congratulations on you ability to READ and comprehend. __________________ RIP Greg Johnson "I've fitted all my buckets with heat-seeking laser units, and all feature active camo technolgy. Really, they are the ultimate in assault-bucket technology." - Gutted Hatch "Who said the post-slaughter celebration with ol Kevin Costner wouldn't be fun? Taa tanka. Taa F-n Tanka." - spinwax

07-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#16
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Must be with in rules which state you need the box... Now if I could fit a cone within the box that might work.... but the greatest problem is I don't have the car with me... It is my brothers and he is in OHio while I am in Michigan.

07-07-2008, 12:06 AM	#17
mievil I have wonderous butt cheeks Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA / Zhuhai, Guangdong, PRC Posts: 9,752	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L If you could fit a replacement into the box, you would be modifying a "non-serviceable" part, thus making it illegal by the rules. According to the rules, you either leave the filter as is, or you go to the next class, being STS. By the way, the way that these airboxes are constructed and situated, I would assume that even if you did manage to hack open the box, replace the filter with something that you would have to guess on (since there is no direct replacement you would have to measure and /or guess at the actual size), then reseal the entire system (again, illegal by the rules you are trying to follow), I would assume you would have a very, very minimal gain, if any at all. __________________ RIP Greg Johnson "I've fitted all my buckets with heat-seeking laser units, and all feature active camo technolgy. Really, they are the ultimate in assault-bucket technology." - Gutted Hatch "Who said the post-slaughter celebration with ol Kevin Costner wouldn't be fun? Taa tanka. Taa F-n Tanka." - spinwax

07-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#18
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L I am not even trying to pursue this anymore just because of how complex it seems plus the 2.3L have enough Low end power for its class. Now I have to work Tires and maybe shocks...

07-07-2008, 12:42 PM	#19
Bparks717 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida, Palm Coast Posts: 347	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Check k&n __________________ 80 Firebird=sold (sadly) 89 240sx= project 02 focus zts= automatic (TRADED IN THANK GOODNESS) 00 Focus ZX3= euro sex beast in production I live to praise my lord father Christ

07-07-2008, 09:36 PM	#21
TungfumastR TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 232	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Screw K&N, they screwed us focus owners with their crappy CEL throwing aircharger. i wouldn't purchase a lawn mower filter from them.

07-10-2008, 09:31 AM	#24
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,677	Re: Drop-In Filter for 2.3L Other than the Duratec problem, I'm 100% behind K&N products.... but we've ventured off topic. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

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