The idea here is to replace the old Sebring Air Filter/Air Meter assembly with this new design. It connects to the aluminum elbow exactly like the Sebring unit did.
The new Air Filter unit mounts to the shock studs instead of the flying buttress.
The hose connection is made by a 2.5" diameter x 2" long section of hose. The 2.5" to 2.75" hose is not needed, but in a pinch you can cut it in half and use the smaller diameter section for the job. I had a spare section of blue silicone hose from my Sebring crossover pipe that I used.
Fabricating this unit is quite simple and inexpensive. You will need the following parts:
1) The K&N Filter, Part # RU-0910
2) a section of standard exhaust pipe for use as an intake pipe,
3) and a 2' length of aluminum strap. Dimensions are 2' length x .75" (3/4") width x .125" (1/8") thick (available at Lowes) )
I bought an 18" exhaust extension from PEP Boys that had a flaired end for a couple of dollars. I cut the pipe to 8" in length measuring from the flaired end in (2 5/8" ID). The cut end will be 2.5" ID. I took the time to paint the intake pipe with heat resistant black paint. I then baked it in my oven at 400 degrees for 4 hours to cure the paint.
Before painting the intake pipe, you'll need to use it as a jig for fabricating the mounting straps. I mounted the intake pipe in a vise and carefully molded one end of the aluminum strap around the the larger of the ends. Once I had a complete 180 curve, I used the same process to make a smaller 180 using the other end of both the strap and the intake pipe. I then cut the strap at the 90 degree points of both bends. measuring from the cuts just made, the smaller radius end should be cut 7.5" down the strap, the larger radius end at 8.5" down.
You should now have the straps molded to fit the intake pipe and cut to the correct length.
Next, you will need to bend the front buttress downward to make room for the new unit. Slide the filter onto the larger end of the pipe. Lightly secure it to the intake pipe. Test fit the Air intake assembly by putting it in place and attaching it to the elbow with the 2.5" hose. You'll now be able to see if you have enough clearance past the buttresses. If not bend them a little more.
Once enough clearance is achieved, take the mounting straps and place them on the intake pipe as close as possible to their intended location. Mark both the strap to shock bolt location and the strap to intake pipe locations.
Remove the air intake assembly and attach the straps to the pipe at the marks just made. I drilled two 5/16" holes in each strap and secure them with 1/4" self locking nuts and bolts. Be sure and remove any metal filings from inside the intake pipe before proceeding. Test fit again and recheck the strap to shock bolt marks made earlier. Correct if necessary and remove, drill holes (don't recall the drill size, just insure it's slightly larger than the shock studs) where marked and attach with nuts to the shock studs.
I attached 1" x .25" thick piece of self stick foam to act as a cushion on the back buttress.
If you have Cruise Control, the lower leg will interfere with the filter and must be bent back. It is not used.
The new air filter assembly is quite secure and is easier to remove for cleaning.
Email me at tonyc07@ibm.net