onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 So while doing my oil change for the first time last night (which was super easy btw), I decided to pull and clean the air filter. When I opened it up I saw that this little fabric hose thing had blown off the tube and was sitting sideways. What is the point in this little tube? Seems totally unnecessary, as air gets to the filter no matter what. If anything, this was more of a hindrence since it was sitting sideways blocking most of the air intake. Can we just take this out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I took mine out, and also trimmed the necked down area on the inlet pipe, where it used to mount, with a razor blade. Also removed the rubber flap from the hood, that sits in front of inlet pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Okay cool. Just wierd that they put that pointless piece there. Seems more restrictive if anything. I shall be trimming it out tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Great information, I'll be looking at doing this on mine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I'm sure its there for noise reduction, but I noticed very little difference, and then only at WOT. Pop off tube first if you want to try it, can always put it bck on if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'm sure its there for noise reduction, but I noticed very little difference, and then only at WOT. Pop off tube first if you want to try it, can always put it bck on if you want. Good point, I'll see if it's any louder. Did your stock air filter have 2 strips of yellow glue on it? I was somewhat concerned after seeing that, since it seems the glue could come off easily and get sucked into the intake manifold (possibly causing damage). Seems like a bad air filter design... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 My '11 has 2 strips of yellow glue also But without going out to check(I maybe wrong) aren't they on the input side of the filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 My '11 has 2 strips of yellow glue also But without going out to check(I maybe wrong) aren't they on the input side of the filter? Oh you're right, duh. Nevermind, no problem with that design . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I took mine out, and also trimmed the necked down area on the inlet pipe, where it used to mount, with a razor blade. Also removed the rubber flap from the hood, that sits in front of inlet pipe. This is great info. Just installed a K&N Filter and also noticed this obstruction - Will be opening the area back up today and cutting back the tube and checking for the flap. Didn't see the flap when I put the K&N in but will also remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lg68jcu Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yeah I always removed restictions as well that made sense. The only thing with linear tubing leading up to the air filter box is its probably there to smooth out the air flow and increase velocity. I have found on various vehicles that sometime cutting as you are suggesting helps and sometimes it creates air turbulance and kills power. Not owning a Journey yet I am not really sure which one of those two scenerios will be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossRoad14 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I have the 2014 v6 and I just put in a k&n and looked for that piece in the air filter box and all around the area but mine did not have it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdjourney Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 me too 2014 v6 nothing in tube . I put a c I a filter in . I bought a rubber connector at home depot 4" long 3"id fits perfect used a tie strap to hold it into air box. love the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossRoad14 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 me too 2014 v6 nothing in tube . I put a c I a filter in . I bought a rubber connector at home depot 4" long 3"id fits perfect used a tie strap to hold it into air box. love the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossRoad14 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Do you have any pics? I just put the drop in k&n but did notice any difference in sound, just a slight improvement in throttle response and a bit better fuel economy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmo Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 me too 2014 v6 nothing in tube . I put a c I a filter in . I bought a rubber connector at home depot 4" long 3"id fits perfect used a tie strap to hold it into air box. love the sound Need pics of this! Sounds like a cheap CAI mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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