Just installed the K&N FIPK and i have one question

[Slam32]

I just installed the FIPK II and Im really happy with it. It was a lil harder to install than I thought but not bad. Just have a few questions though. The plastice piece that I removed from under the car to put in the filterchager, do you have to put that back on? It seems if I leave it off that ill get more air to it. ANd if I leave it off do I have to worry about water being sucked into the engine? And how do I know if there are any leaks or not? I hear like a squeaking sound when I acclerate but its supposed to sound like that right? Thanks

[crazyralph]

When I had the camaro i did the same install. Never had water sucked into my intake. Drove thru heavy rain. I left the plastic piece off and never had a problem. Hope this helps.

[viper98885]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>The plastice piece that I removed from under the car to put in the filterchager, do you have to put that back on? It seems if I leave it off that ill get more air to it.<hr></blockquote>
It really will not make a difference in performance to leave it off. Your filter will get dirty faster. I would suggest leaving it on.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>ANd if I leave it off do I have to worry about water being sucked into the engine? <hr></blockquote>
You will not have to worry about water getting in the engine unless you go through a HUGE puddle...more like a shallow creek. One thing that would suck is if you hit a huge bump and the filter happened to fall off...then it's gone. With the bottom splash guard in place, you would save the filter.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>And how do I know if there are any leaks or not? I hear like a squeaking sound when I acclerate but its supposed to sound like that right? Thanks<hr></blockquote>
Make sure that all clamps are tight. The squeaking sound should be more of a whistling sound. If it IS squeaking, you might have another problem.

[Loochy88]

Play it safe, im sure performance wouldnt differ... put that piece back on

[96 T-Top Bird]

I have had my plastic piece off ever since i got the intake...bout 1 year or so. I went threw snow, rain, and nothing has happened yet.

I CANNOT put that piece back on due to the fact i made a little ram air thing out of it. The scoup sit so low i cant drive too much in the city cause if i pull into a gas station or a driveway or somethign i always scratch like no tomorrow with that thing.

Just be careful where you drive and u should be alright..good luck [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]