07-14 No Cabin Air Filter - is this correct?

[gooffeyguy]

Carbon

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[gpracer1]

I did the carbon filter about 1.5 years ago. According to my velometer I lost about 20% air flow, no big deal since they blow so hard anyhow.
Last month I could tell it was starting to blow less. Pulled it and it was quite clogged with AZ dust and debris. Dirty filter vs clean was 30% airflow delta. Nice and strong again but not as crazy as without filter.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I did the carbon filter about 1.5 years ago. According to my velometer I lost about 20% air flow, no big deal since they blow so hard anyhow.
Last month I could tell it was starting to blow less. Pulled it and it was quite clogged with AZ dust and debris. Dirty filter vs clean was 30% airflow delta. Nice and strong again but not as crazy as without filter.

20%-30% huh? Thats fairly significant. Reminds me that it is probably time to replace mine actually.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

So here's a question...are you guys doing the regular filter or spending the extra 10 bucks for the carbon filter? think im gonna do this before my road trip

I've found carbon filters for around the same price as non carbon. Seems like a no brainer.

Here is what I have been running in my 05 for a year now:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H43BXYL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A1L7F5DL4H71TK&psc=1

 

[89Suburban]

I haven't installed this cabin air filter kit yet but I am thinking of using a Dremel oscillating saw when I finally decide to order the kit... seems like it would work well.

Did this tool work good for you?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Did this tool work good for you?

I would not use a dremel at high speed on this. Having dremeled plastic things in the past it will melt and or be very difficult to control, especially in an area with limited access. I have no doubt that it would be able to cut it, but I do feel that there are better tools for this modification. At lower speeds with some caution I am sure it would work fine.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I would not use a dremel at high speed on this. Having dremeled plastic things in the past it will melt and or be very difficult to control, especially in an area with limited access. I have no doubt that it would be able to cut it, but I do feel that there are better tools for this modification. At lower speeds with some caution I am sure it would work fine.

I used the Dremel with a cutoff wheel and a right angle chuck, and it worked fine for me. It is true that there is some melting that needs to be touched up slightly with a file, before completing the job.

 

[kbuskill]

Did this tool work good for you?

Been lazy/cheap.... haven't ordered it so haven't done it.... lol

It should work great though. If you have never used one, they work a treat.

 

[Doubeleive]

going to have to change mine after all these fires are over I am sure it's full of ash

 

[kbuskill]

Did this tool work good for you?

I would not use a dremel at high speed on this. Having dremeled plastic things in the past it will melt and or be very difficult to control, especially in an area with limited access. I have no doubt that it would be able to cut it, but I do feel that there are better tools for this modification. At lower speeds with some caution I am sure it would work fine.

I used the Dremel with a cutoff wheel and a right angle chuck, and it worked fine for me. It is true that there is some melting that needs to be touched up slightly with a file, before completing the job.

This is the the type of tool I am referring to...

It uses blades like this...

Which can be rotated, or clocked, to varying angles in relation to the tool's body for getting into tight areas.

The blade just oscillates back and forth, it doesn't rotate like a normal dremel and cutoff wheel, you can even adjust the speed at which it oscillates.

I used it when I cut out some of the dash behind the HU when installing the Kenwood in the Burb... it works great and cuts through like butter.

 

[wjburken]

This is the the type of tool I am referring to...

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It uses blades like this...
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Which can be rotated, or clocked, to varying angles in relation to the tool's body for getting into tight areas.

The blade just oscillates back and forth, it doesn't rotate like a normal dremel and cutoff wheel, you can even adjust the speed at which it oscillates.

I used it when I cut out some of the dash behind the HU when installing the Kenwood in the Burb... it works great and cuts through like butter.

Love my Porter Cable oscillating tool. Very handy tool to have and a large variety of blades depending on what you’re cutting.

 

[Just Fishing]

Anything up in that area to damage?
Thinking is i have this little airsaw that might make quick work of the new hole.
however the blades are about 4in long.

And i have the kit on order.
I always hate going into Desert with the AC blasting and seeing all of the dust blowing in, some right up my nose...

 

[kbuskill]

Anything up in that area to damage?
Thinking is i have this little airsaw that might make quick work of the new hole.
however the blades are about 4in long.

And i have the kit on order.
I always hate going into Desert with the AC blasting and seeing all of the dust blowing in, some right up my nose...

Nothing major to worry about... just the evaporator core... lol

 

[PG01]

Anything up in that area to damage?
Thinking is i have this little airsaw that might make quick work of the new hole.
however the blades are about 4in long.

And i have the kit on order.
I always hate going into Desert with the AC blasting and seeing all of the dust blowing in, some right up my nose...

Just put the tip in.. just the tip

 

[Just Fishing]

Lol, sounds like that idea is out!

 

[Just Fishing]

My air filter kit is due to arrive any time now.
A good day early!
Decided might as well start the job


I managed to cut out the hole with a fresh razor blade, was not too hard.
Maybe 20min total so far.
The hardest part was getting that silly screw in by the center console, and then keeping the knife straight near the back of the opening.


My AC evaporator had a bit of dirt in there, looked like the type i was driving through a few weeks ago.
Seems to be a good idea to install this thing!

I'm thinking i need get some no rinse type of cleaner ordered or something...
Sure is nice having the evaporator core so accessible for cleaning.


Now the real question, reinstall the pita screw above the center console or leave it out?

 

[PG01]

My air filter kit is due to arrive any time now.
A good day early!
Decided might as well start the job


I managed to cut out the hole with a fresh razor blade, was not too hard.
Maybe 20min total so far.
The hardest part was getting that silly screw in by the center console, and then keeping the knife straight near the back of the opening.


My AC evaporator had a bit of dirt in there, looked like the type i was driving through a few weeks ago.
Seems to be a good idea to install this thing!

I'm thinking i need get some no rinse type of cleaner ordered or something...
Sure is nice having the evaporator core so accessible for cleaning.


Now the real question, reinstall the pita screw above the center console or leave it out?

Out...