Vortech V3 filter removal HELP

[iLott]

Any know how to remove the air filter from the Vortech V3?! Can't for the life of me figure it out, there is no room to manoeuvre it out!

 

Cheers

Dan

Edited January 28, 2017 by iLott

[P15UL T]

With torn knuckles ! Not the easiest job

[iLott]

Which way does it come out?! From the top of the bottom?? Bottom doesn't look like enough room and top I can't get it out without practically folding it up!!

 

 

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[d95gas]

The following came from the Yank forums, dont know if it helps:

 

lossen lug nuts

jack car up

remove lugs

remove wheel

with a 10mm socket, remove the bolts from the lower heat shield that tie into the front fender liner ( i think 3)

with a flat head, pop the 3 plastic clips holding the fender liner in

remove fender liner

remove filte

[evilscorp]

Most people crush it to remove it from the top.

[jumping350]

Most people crush it to remove it from the top.

+1

[evilscorp]

a quick goolge and you get images like this

put a small twist and then compress, not ideal but if you are cleaning it then re using it, probably the easiest way to do it.

[iLott]

Yeah I did crush it and remove it, seems a bit ridiculous that this is the way to remove it, or spend an hour taking other bits off just to get to it. Oh well it's done now thanks for the help!

 

 

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[P15UL T]

I've fitted a large k&n cone filter above my intercooler and temporarily connected it with flexible aluminium piping. I will be getting something more permanent fabricated but for now it works a dream and keeps the filter away from the engine bay

 

Paul

[GMballistic]

I've fitted a large k&n cone filter above my intercooler and temporarily connected it with flexible aluminium piping. I will be getting something more permanent fabricated but for now it works a dream and keeps the filter away from the engine bay

 

Paul

Did you see Sam Mcgoo's guide on doing that Paul?

Link: http://www.350z-uk.c...air-intake-cai/

 

It's where I got the idea to do it on mine when I had it. Such a better place for the filter plus you can actually use quite a big filter.

[nissanman312]

My stillen set up is like this now aswell I need to look into getting the filter out the way

 

[jumping350]

Go on then pic time heres my attempt

[GMballistic]

^^ I still have no idea what magic you use to get the Zed in & out of that garage.

[evilscorp]

[iLott]

Good idea. I've cleaned mine 5 times now and still getting as much dirt out each time as I did on the first attempt. Even with the bubbles of oxy stain removed mixed with carbonated water still doesn't manage to clean it right out. So time for a new one I think.

 

 

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[jumping350]

^^ I still have no idea what magic you use to get the Zed in & out of that garage.

Thankfully I dont have to now its in my friends double garage sooo much easier to get in it now I haven't seen it for 3 months now though so really miss it!

Evilscorp that intercooler is mahoosive

Move it out front ilott you will get an element of heatsoak where it is now im sure, so out front at least its away from all of that

[ChrisB]

Here you go chaps. Just did mine.. not too many dramas..

 

http://www.350z-uk.c...80#entry1698896

 

FWIW, not sure that the removal of the wheel arch trim instructions work on RHD cars - it looks to me like the metalwork and A/C pipes still get in the way.. I could be wrong as I didn't bother trying wheel arch trim route and did it from the top, but.. looks crowded to me