Filter skin over motor

Hit it like a champ · 01-16-2019, 01:39 PM

Has anyone ever thought about putting a K&N breathable filter cover over the motor to keep it dry and it would still be able to breathe. Is there to much heat there for that. Just a idea.

NoleFan4Ever · 01-16-2019, 01:52 PM

Not me. I want them cool as they can get. And honestly, any water will damage an electrical motor and a K&N is very breathable and will not prevent water intrusion....

Hit it like a champ · 01-16-2019, 06:42 PM

I mean one of these I had one over the air filter of my 400 ex with the lid off at all times water and mud bounce right off it.

NoleFan4Ever · 01-16-2019, 08:14 PM

Heck, give it a shot....

Hit it like a champ · 01-16-2019, 08:36 PM

I guess I would have to see how hot the motor got then maybe test it on a muffler at that temp to see if it melts. I also had one of these on me previous truck never had to clean the filter ever in 14 years just the skin.

NoleFan4Ever · 01-16-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit it like a champ

I guess I would have to see how hot the motor got then maybe test it on a muffler at that temp to see if it melts. I also had one of these on me previous truck never had to clean the filter ever in 14 years just the skin.

Usually 120 to 150 degrees....

Hit it like a champ · 01-16-2019, 09:16 PM

I will have to see if I have one of my old prefilters and put some heat to it. Thanks nole

rib33024 · 01-16-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit it like a champ

I will have to see if I have one of my old prefilters and put some heat to it. Thanks nole

I want to hear what happens in your test

Hit it like a champ · 01-16-2019, 11:17 PM

Looking at the positioning of the wires on the FSIP motor it looks impossible to get a prefilter on it. That sucks because I think it would have kept dust and water out and still let the motor breathe. They do make wraps though so i am not completely done with this yet. I don’t think it has to wrap around the entire motor to repel water. The filters are not submergible. There is a approximately 1’’ ring around the motor that looks like its not sealed to good that’s where the a1 a1 or f1 f2 wires connect.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 01-17-2019, 09:39 AM

What's that bag made out of? If it's a wire mesh I wouldn't do it. You don't want any type of conductor touching the motor studs. Otherwise, I think it's a great idea considering you have a vented motor. Especially in dusty conditions.

01-16-2019, 01:39 PM	#1
Hit it like a champ Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kersey Pennsylvania Posts: 437	Filter skin over motor Has anyone ever thought about putting a K&N breathable filter cover over the motor to keep it dry and it would still be able to breathe. Is there to much heat there for that. Just a idea.

01-16-2019, 01:52 PM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Filter skin over motor Not me. I want them cool as they can get. And honestly, any water will damage an electrical motor and a K&N is very breathable and will not prevent water intrusion....

01-16-2019, 08:14 PM	#4
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Filter skin over motor Heck, give it a shot....

01-16-2019, 08:36 PM	#5
Hit it like a champ Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kersey Pennsylvania Posts: 437	Re: Filter skin over motor I guess I would have to see how hot the motor got then maybe test it on a muffler at that temp to see if it melts. I also had one of these on me previous truck never had to clean the filter ever in 14 years just the skin.

01-16-2019, 09:16 PM	#7
Hit it like a champ Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kersey Pennsylvania Posts: 437	Re: Filter skin over motor I will have to see if I have one of my old prefilters and put some heat to it. Thanks nole

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01-16-2019, 11:17 PM	#9
Hit it like a champ Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kersey Pennsylvania Posts: 437	Re: Filter skin over motor Looking at the positioning of the wires on the FSIP motor it looks impossible to get a prefilter on it. That sucks because I think it would have kept dust and water out and still let the motor breathe. They do make wraps though so i am not completely done with this yet. I don’t think it has to wrap around the entire motor to repel water. The filters are not submergible. There is a approximately 1’’ ring around the motor that looks like its not sealed to good that’s where the a1 a1 or f1 f2 wires connect.

01-17-2019, 09:39 AM	#10
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Filter skin over motor What's that bag made out of? If it's a wire mesh I wouldn't do it. You don't want any type of conductor touching the motor studs. Otherwise, I think it's a great idea considering you have a vented motor. Especially in dusty conditions.

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