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hello can someone tell me where I can find a stock replacement air filter for a 1989 era mini ?

I think it uses the same air filter as the turbo metro ...... but I may be wrong? others may correct me

not 2 sure about the metro, I believe the metro is under the hood. the era mini is mounted up under the left fender.

I c a lot of ppls running the mushroom filter under the hood, but I would like 2 retain the stock era location as its a ram air set up that's fed air through the left front spoiler air duct. so I figure cool fresh air will b much better than hot under hood air.

The filter element for an ERA Mini turbo airbox is an xr3i etc Ford fitment as far as I recall. I know it was not anything special for the Mini, as I was easily able to get a K&N filter for it back 20 years ago.


Just remove the filter and take it to any local motor factors, they're bound to have something that fits.

Edited by stevieturbo on 7th Sep, 2013.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

I will look out the part number as I had it a few years when I had my era, hope I still have the email ?


James

http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_escor...74618_c_322.htm

This listing looks like it uses "Alco" brand, and at least gives you some dimensions.
ie 336mm x 140mm x 40mm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Filter-Servi...=item4d006ed502


This appears close, but check your own filter dimensions. You can check through for cross reference part numbers and other vehicles it may be fitted to on K&N's website
K&N dont seem to specifically list an RS Turbo or XR3i model. But good chance it's the same as the base 1.6 models.

http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2001


http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/kn_cross...px?part=33-2001

Edited by stevieturbo on 7th Sep, 2013.

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

googling some part numbers on US sites

http://www.autopartoo.com/oem/alco-filter/md9400.html

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

thanks a bunch fellas, ill dig a little deeper

http://www.eraturbo.co.uk/technical/page1/i05.png doesnt really help with the number but does give the shape and orientation....

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9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

Hiya Folks,

Just resurrecting a very old thread. Following substantial research in attempting to find the correct fitting filter, we found that the K&N part number: 33-2626 filter fits best with sufficient "lip" to be caught between the halves of the case. K&N 33-2001 and others do not have sufficient lip to offer up resistance to afford the clips to clamp properly.

We also found that WIX part number: 42170 is an excellent fit for a disposable paper filter.

Cheers

Ruffles

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If you're in a dusty environment, 100% use an OEM type paper filter. The box has a good size to it and filtration area that it would be of no restriction anyway

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will