Typhoon Filters Collapsing

SouthArk370Z

Probably too much pressure drop across the filter element. The filter is probably much dirtier than you think it is. The high heat under the hood may have weakened the filter element, also.

Or the previous installer may have been ham-handed.

The filter element being collapsed isn't robbing a lot* of HP but it probably collapsed because it is dirty which will cause a big HP loss.

*Depends on your definition of "a lot." For most DDs, not enough to notice.

Depends on what the "paper" is made of. If it is a hard, resin-coated filter, then probably not. Softer materials may hold up to re-shaping. I'd replace them if it were my car.

As others have said, that setup sucks in the very hot air that is under the hood. Something that gets air from in front of the radiator (stock, CAI, &c) will make your engine much happier.

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