Airbox alternative

[shagsta22]

I have discovered that the seal in the airbox is completely gone and I've lost one of the clips that hold the lid on. Nizzbits quoted $155 just for the lid (seal isn't sold separately) so it's obviously going to be very expensive to replace the whole unit.

I am looking at going to a Clark Rubber store as suggested elsewhere to get a seal for the lid but the clip is likely to be a problem.

Does anyone have any ideas for an alternative setup for the airbox? Maybe an aftermarket airbox or something?

 

[benchrisfennell]

Can you get the clips one buy one from nissan brand new?????

 

[Jased22]

My mate had the same problem, he just bought a airbox for his d22 he only payed $20 (with out the lid). He didnt even use it in the end, just took a clip of the new one and put it on his airbox. They arnt air tight at all. I put in a rubber seal from clark rubber helps a bit. Now i put duct tape around the airbox then clip the clips on. Lol

 

[mike1303]

Replace it with the 80 series like most do?

 

[Rumpig]

You can use cable ties to replace missing clips. Otherwise wreckers.

 

[plankosaurus]

My seal went and I got this rubbish whistling noise from it. Took off the lid and filled the gap with silicone to the point where a seal would sit (if this makes sense?) then let it dry before putting it back on. Nice tight seal and whistle gone.

 

[shagsta22]

Thanks guys,

It turns out that Nizzbits sells the clips individually. Only $4 each. I didn't think they would considering they don't sell the seal separately. I might just get a couple for now.

If I can find a seal for it from Clark Rubber then all is good. If not, I might just try the silicon. That plus a wrapping it with duct tape should seal it up pretty good.

The 80 series idea sounds intriguing. Longer term I might look into it.

 

[ShortyNavros]

80 series is good as even if it isn't sealed completely is self drains via the catch underneath it. It is a seriously good design