Nappa 6637 Question

[wild stroker]

Can you blow out a Nappa 6637 air filter? Someone was asking me and I didn't know what to tell him. What do you all think?

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97 F-250
4x4
5spd
3'' downpipe w/ straight pipe
DIY Intake
gauges in progress

[vitalidle]

Anything is possible, but the whole filter is reinforced with wire mesh. I haven't heard of anyone yet

[taylorking]

i highly highly doubt it

[taylorking]

wait...do u mean as in cleaning it?

[Big Bird]

rather than take the chance of hurting the filter, i would just replace it when it needs it.

[pipelayerjdh]

[quote=wild stroker;516271]Can you blow out a Nappa 6637 air filter? Someone was asking me and I didn't know what to tell him. What do you all think?

If you're talking about cleaning it, yes you can.

We blow our equipment filter out regularly because of all the dust they encounter. They all have two stage filtering, though. The filter can handle being cleaned. On my truck, I think I would rather replace it.

[wild stroker]

Ya I was talking about cleaning the filter by blowing it out with an air hose. Sorry didn't make myself real clear. I guess if you didn't get to aggressive with the air you probably wouldn't hurt (tear) the filter. I guess it would be ok then.

97 F-250
4x4
5spd
3'' downpipe w/ straight pipe
DIY Intake
gauges in progress

[vitalidle]

hahaha nah I was the dummy that couldn't figure out what ya meant Yeah just turn down the pressure low and you should be okay.

[Copperhead]

It can be done. Just be sure you blow it from the inside out. If you do it from the outside, you will be forcing the dirt directly into the paper.