AEM CAI V1 filter replacement for larger one

[chimchim]

Someone's giving me a used AEM V1 CAI for my 97 EX but the filter needs replacing so I'm gonna buy a new one. I figure this is a good opportunity to buy a monster huge K&N with the extra filter top (for even more flow). But I'm worried that a bigger filter just may not fit in the fender area.

Has anyone done this? How big did you buy and any troubles fitting? Did it help with the bigger filter?

 

[KennyC]

ur filter should be behind ur bumper, not in ur fender area shouldnt it ?

 

[chimchim]

Oops... I meant bumper.

So anyone?

 

[Initial D]

I never replaced mine, so I'm not sure if it will fit.
But are you sure it needs replacing, not just cleaning?

 

[chimchim]

Yeah, my filter needs replacing... because it's GONE.. hah!

But seriously, it's because I got the AEM CAI used from a guy who did a turbo install. He gave the filter away a long time ago to another friend. I figured, I'd take the CAI and just by a K&N replacement.

So, can someone measure the dimensions of their filter for me? I need to know:

- diameter of the base of the filter
- inner diameter of the flange (the rubber that connects to the pipe)
- length off the filter, not including the flange

How much room do you have in the bumper? I'd like to buy a longer, wider filter than the original for even more (good) suck. Ha!