@Sean Seena posted:@dlearl476 The UNI is an interesting option. So it's like a beer koozie but for your carb chamber haha. But breathable and not for insulating heat of course.
I could do one of those and cut a hole in the side so that I won't have to fit the hose in from the top. And it would add a splash of color like you pointed out. So this is in addition to a paper filter already on the inside of your carb chamber?
Just to be clear, I think you're specifically referring to www.unifilter.com -> Online Catalog -> Automotive Filters -> AUTOMOTIVE FOAM FILTER WRAPS FOR ROUND FILTERS ? These are only foam that would wrap around your existing chamber (so no metal housing).
Sorry, Sean, I missed this. Yes, it's in addition to the gauze (not paper) filter. Not really "inside." This type of air filter is a top & bottom plate holding a K&N-type filter (like EMPI 8802 you posted above, only oval.)
FWIW, I think a lightly oiled foam wrap on your properly oiled metal mesh filter would be just as adequate as any filter. It's just that cleaning/oiling becomes another maintenance item.