hello,

I bought an open k&n element but it wil not clear mij coil and wires.
i saw on cfm-tech.com an Turbo City Air Flow Enhancer with adapter .
now my raised base is not round so i think that's not working for me too
anyone an idea?
i must raise my base 1/2 to 1 inch.
Tom

 

the best i would say do is use a 1/2 inch.from what i hear about tbi spacers is people have linkage issues,i`m sure you`ll get more ideas from others.

 

I would keep the filter and look for another base. You need to get a non drop base and re-use the top part of your K&N kit. A drop base will almost always come in contact with the coil wire. You can get a non drop base open element kit for around $20.

 

i already have a raised base
no drop base

Tom

 

You could go with a TBI spacer. Anymore than 1/2" makes for some tricky throttle bracket allignment though. I run a 1/2" spacer to clear my air filter. They are just so much money for just a small increase in plenum volume. You can leave the base touching the coil wires provided you put some electrical tape there and make sure there isn't any excessive running.

 

Thanks,

i'm going to look where i can buy a 1/2 spacer
with this size i have no problems with my cables and fuel lines?
Tom

 

You shouldn't have any problems with fuel lines but I cannot vouch for your throttle bracket. Trucks are a bit different and I have never installed a spacer on a TBI truck. I know I had linkage problems with a 1/2" spacer on my LO3.

 

i think i have the solution.
a company over here in Holland will make a spacer ring.
this spacer will sit between my tbi and air cleaner base.
it will be 2 '' high

Tom

 

rings are bad, I put a 1 1/8" spacer on my truck, and everything works fine