Check this out - I guess pods are 'legal' now then?

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:20 pm

... new fpv with 'conical air filter element & cold air intake'

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:08 pm

pod filters have always been legal mate. its the way they are mounted in the car

well...thats the way it is in SA and WA anyways

davo

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:57 pm

Yup, just have to have the pod mounted to a solid bracket so they can't flop around.

Venom · Post by **Venom** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:54 am

Yep as mentioned pods are legal. The only exception in the EPA laws if used in a turbo application you can have either a modified intercooler or a pod filter, you can't have both.

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:11 pm

Mine is on a turbo top mount intercooled car & passed the pits without a problem.
Ahh re-read, yes maybe with a front mount.......which is generally when you need one because of space restrictions.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:55 pm

I think that where it is matters too. A free mounted POD filter is a no no, a POD filter in a box is ok.

POD filters arent allowed to be in the engine room because of the possible fire risk from blow-by (a very small risk) The same applies for engine breathers.

Notice that the POD filter on this Ford is separated from the engine bay in its own air duct, not just for cold air.

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:41 pm

Suparoo wrote:I think that where it is matters too. A free mounted POD filter is a no no, a POD filter in a box is ok.

POD filters arent allowed to be in the engine room because of the possible fire risk from blow-by (a very small risk) The same applies for engine breathers.

Notice that the POD filter on this Ford is separated from the engine bay in its own air duct, not just for cold air.

100% correct as a general statement - really depends on what state you are in.

Sven