K&N apolo cold air closed system

[Mud Hog]

Trying to find a air box to use when I fit a turbo to a TD42. Was looking for a ZD30 air box but too hard to find. So I found this it ses that it is rated to 350hp on a turbo engine. Don't think I will have more than 350hp even with fuel wound up. Whats peoples thoughts on this product? There about $400 with filter. Probably could get a better one custom made for that price?

Cheers Simon

http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm

[PigFmr]

i have had one on my saf for 5mths now,mine is just behind passenger headlight ,3inch snorkel straight onto k&n then into turbo,goes good,i did use a surf airfilter box wiv a few mods done to it,thats expensive thou where else have you tried??,got mine from repco of all places, do knw theres heaps on ebay in oz
vince

[tweake]

forget horse power ratings when dealing with diesels.
the main thing is sheer size.
i'm not a fan of k&n on diesels. i would find something off a factory turbo diesel that has more power than what your aiming for. don't forget trucks. they often have good air filter setups.
also crowds like donaldson make good sized air filter encloses.

the problem with smallish ones is because a diesel consumes so much air they can fill with dust very quickly.

[Crash bandicoot]

you want an airfilter that will outflow a K&N try one from a tractor.

there designed for massive airflow.

[tweake]

i think you will find tractor ones are on the small size due to space constraints. but if the tractor motor is big enough the filter will still be big enough.
trucks are often easier because they often have a bit more room to fit a big filter.

[toominator]

What area do you have available?

Can have a look at work tomorrow and check out what size donaldson enclosures would suit. Off the top of my head I'm nearly certain it'll work out alot cheaper than the K&N one you're looking at too.

Will be easier getting a new one that fits your requirements rather than getting a second hand one out of another vehicle and having to modify it.

[Mud Hog]

i have had one on my saf for 5mths now,mine is just behind passenger headlight ,3inch snorkel straight onto k&n then into turbo,goes good,i did use a surf airfilter box wiv a few mods done to it,thats expensive thou where else have you tried??,got mine from repco of all places, do knw theres heaps on ebay in oz
vince

Have tried finding a ZD30 one but there elusive. I might have to have a look at yours some day.(just joining North canterbury club). Did you have to move a battery? Will try ebay. I am happy about using a K&N always have its this apolo thing I am uncertain about.

What area do you have available?

Can have a look at work tomorrow and check out what size donaldson enclosures would suit. Off the top of my head I'm nearly certain it'll work out alot cheaper than the K&N one you're looking at too.

Will be easier getting a new one that fits your requirements rather than getting a second hand one out of another vehicle and having to modify it.

Have a reasonable amount of room Its to fit a TD42 soon TD42+T
That would be great never heard of donaldson will get back to you with the room I have to work with.

forget horse power ratings when dealing with diesels.
the main thing is sheer size.
i'm not a fan of k&n on diesels. i would find something off a factory turbo diesel that has more power than what your aiming for. don't forget trucks. they often have good air filter setups.
also crowds like donaldson make good sized air filter encloses.

the problem with smallish ones is because a diesel consumes so much air they can fill with dust very quickly.

Too hard to find a ZD30 one sounds like a donaldson enclosure could be the go.

Cheers Simon

[PigFmr]

i will post a pic up if you want,i do knw a few guys running these aint had a problem yet,to be honest there aint alot a room in there to place a air filter really,this is my best option and it seals fine and you cant put a price a good sealed air box well thats my view
vince

[PigFmr]

. I might have to have a look at yours some day.(just joining North canterbury club).
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was that you that came on wednesday nite ?? to club meeting meet you outside

vince

[Mud Hog]

i will post a pic up if you want,i do knw a few guys running these aint had a problem yet,to be honest there aint alot a room in there to place a air filter really,this is my best option and it seals fine and you cant put a price a good sealed air box well thats my view
vince

That would be great if you put up a pic. I agree thats why I am spending the time and money to get it right. Really well sealed and breathes easy. Yeah thats the one the newbie at the last meet.

Cheers Simon

[tweake]

one of the better air filter setups i have seen.

[Mud Hog]

one of the better air filter setups i have seen.

Nice very tidy!. Trying not to move battery though as you said thats one of the better air box setups I have seen.

[DaveM]

This is what I'll be running in the future.....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-PATROL-HI ... 2eb31c291c

[Mud Hog]

This is what I'll be running in the future.....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-PATROL-HI ... 2eb31c291c

Thanks Dave was about to spend $450 on a new factory ZD30 one.

[Jerry]

That looks similar to the Prado 2lte filter setup, may be an option if avaliable 2nd hand?

[PigFmr]

This is what I'll be running in the future.....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-PATROL-HI ... 2eb31c291c

thats no different to a surf airbox that i have used wiv a mod to the inlet and outlet made it 3inch in and out
vince

[Mud Hog]

one of the better air filter setups i have seen.

Tweake what air box is that off its not a donaldson enclosure is it?

[tweake]

i can't remember. search patrol4x4.com there is a post on it. heaps of threads on big air filter setups.

[flyingbrick]

Trying to find a air box to use when I fit a turbo to a TD42. Was looking for a ZD30 air box but too hard to find. So I found this it ses that it is rated to 350hp on a turbo engine. Don't think I will have more than 350hp even with fuel wound up. Whats peoples thoughts on this product? There about $400 with filter. Probably could get a better one custom made for that price?

Cheers Simon

http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm

there are very similar setups on trademe for much much much cheaper.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 216889.htm see.. All you need now is the hose.

[PigFmr]

Trying to find a air box to use when I fit a turbo to a TD42. Was looking for a ZD30 air box but too hard to find. So I found this it ses that it is rated to 350hp on a turbo engine. Don't think I will have more than 350hp even with fuel wound up. Whats peoples thoughts on this product? There about $400 with filter. Probably could get a better one custom made for that price?

Cheers Simon

http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm

there are very similar setups on trademe for much much much
cheaper.
they are way different ,they are not inclosed at all ,be ok if truck never goes offroad

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 216889.htm see.. All you need now is the hose.

[PigFmr]

[Mud Hog]

Is that yours? Was about to use a Isuzu one but looks like thats an easier fit.

[PigFmr]

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Is that yours? Was about to use a Isuzu one but looks like thats an easier fit.

yep thats my setup
vince