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Old Apr 25, 2020 | 09:35 AM
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Noob here. Can anyone tell me what intake this might be? I want to replace the football cover and Im not sure what to get. TIA.

 
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Looks like an Arlen Ness Big Sucker. Just a guess, though.
 
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Here you go .... you can order a round cover and fastening bolt .... Just measure the diameter of the filter before you order it and you should be good to go .

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/nake...-dk-fm-pbn.htm


http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/inte...rs-c72-254.htm
 

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If you take off the filter there should be some markings that tell you what it is, but it does look like a Big Sucker.
 
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The Arlen Big sucker doesn't have the external breathers , they are set up to breath internally through the throttle body . This one shows the breather hoses going in behind the TB plate . The link I provided shows the exact set up you have .

Nevil is correct , pull the air cleaner off and see if there are any markings / model #'s .
 
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The Arlen Big sucker doesn't have the external breathers , they are set up to breath internally through the throttle body . This one shows the breather hoses going in behind the TB plate . The link I provided shows the exact set up you have .

Nevil is correct , pull the air cleaner off and see if there are any markings / model #'s .

So say I want to change to the Arlen Ness Inverted Series air cleaner, would there be an issue?
 
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If you wanted to switch over to a AN Inverted , you would have to remove that air cleaner / backing plate that you have and start fresh . Order an entire kit , at least , that's the only way I can see you getting it done . You could also call DK and see if they offer a different air filter for your backing plate , and purchase an inverted cover to go with it , that I'm not sure about .
 
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