Uncovering the reasons behind the success of the Kinser Air Filter
requires an understanding of the importance of supplying clean air to
a racing engine. Probably the best way to illustrate this is to take a
look at one of the most impressive engines in existence-the human
body. Just like today's high performance engines the body requires air
to function. Depending on the level of activity, the body requires
either more or less air. Just think about the difference in your
breathing patterns as you perform different tasks-say walking down the
hall and sprinting a mile. Now lets complicate matters by requiring
that you perform these same tasks while breathing through a straw.
While walking down the hall is probably not a big deal, most of us
would collapse if we had to sprint a mile while only breathing through
a straw. Although probably oversimplified, this example illustrates
what happens to your high performance engine when you use a dirty or
inadequate air filtering system.
The Kinser Air Filter System
Kinser Air Filter Systems consist of the following components:
Base Plate: The base plate is used to mount the system to
the carburetor or fuel injection system. The base plate is available
in fiberglass, carbon fiber, or Lexan. (See your application for
availability.) The base plate includes rubber seals to ensure a tight
fit.
Cage- The cage is an aluminum dome that gives the air filter
its shape and allows air to flow in from all directions.
Filter- The filter element is made of open cell filter foam.
The filter element fits around the cage and base plate. When soaked
with filter oil the element provides the ultimate in dirt and dust
retention and can be easily cleaned in soap and water.
Qualifying Filter- The qualifying filter is an option for
your Kinser Air Filter System. It is also made of open cell filter
foam, but is less dense than the standard filter. The qualifying
filter does not get oiled. This filter is sometimes used by itself
during qualifying or can even be placed over the standard filter
element for dusty conditions.
The Outerwear- The outerwear is a nylon cover for the filter
system that provides additional filtering and protection for the
filter foam.
The Benefits
Kinser Air Filters deliver improved horsepower and throttle
response through increased airflow.
The technology and design used to
produce the Kinser Air Filters means increased airflow to the engine.
Kinser's use of open cell foam allows much more air through the
filtering element than traditional paper/gauze or cartridge type
filters. Secondly the domed design of the Kinser Air Filter means air
can enter through all surfaces of the filter. Additionally since there
are no sharp or hard edges, air sticks to the surface of the Kinser
Air Filter rather than deflecting or becoming turbulent.
The Kinser Air Filter allows air to enter from all sides of the
filter, while traditional filters only allow it to enter from the
sides. Kinser Air Filters allow air to flow straight into the
carburetor or injectors, while traditional air filters require the air
to make a 90 degree turn before entering the carburetor or injector
Kinser Air Filters deliver improved performance and engine life
through superior retention of dirt and dust.
Kinser Air Filters' use of open cell filter foam
technology allows great airflow without sacrificing dust retention
capabilities. Open cell filter foam is a honeycomb of tiny
interlocking cells of the same sizes. These cells maximize airflow,
while making it tough for dirt to pass, since there are no straight
through passageways. The addition of foam filter oil increases the
foams ability to retain dirt and dust particles. As the foam cells
block the dust particles, the filter oil traps these particles, much
like flypaper. Since these cells run through the depth of the foam,
dust and dirt is trapped throughout the filter rather than just on the
surface-where it can restrict airflow.
Conversely, paper and gauze type filters work on a "Go-No Go"
principle. Paper filters are essentially flat surfaces with openings
that allow air to pass through. Dirt smaller than these openings
passes through, while dirt larger than the openings stick to the
surface, clogging the filter and restricting the airflow. The result
is continuously decreasing air flow.
Kinser Air Filters help you shave pounds off the weight of your
car through the use of lightweight materials and reduced air pressure.
All of the materials used in the production
of Kinser Air Filters are lightweight. One need only compare a
standard filter system and the Kinser Air Filter system to realize the
gain. For further weight savings, Kinser offers optional carbon fiber
base plates. Kinser Filter Systems are also able to minimize
additional weight that is generated during engine operation. During
recent testing, it was discovered that a carbureted small block V8
engine at 8,000 RPMs, using a traditional air cleaner system with a
paper filter, generates 21lbs of air resistance on the lid of the air
cleaner. Additionally, at speed the solid lid acts like a choke,
reducing air flow. A cartridge type filter at the same RPMs generated
14lbs of air resistance. The Kinser Filter under the same conditions
only generated a little over 2lbs.
Kinser Air Filters also greatly reduce the air resistance on the lid
of the air cleaner over traditional paper or cartridge style filters.
Kinser Filters offer the flexibility to easily meet changing
conditions using any one or multiple combinations of its filtering
elements.
Kinser's filtering element is made
up of three individual elements; the primary filter, the qualifying
filter and the outerwear. Used individually or in combination, these
elements provide the flexibility to meet changing conditions. For
example, many drivers choose to use just the qualifying filter when
qualifying. Since there is only one car on the track and peak
performance is the goal, the qualifying filter provides adequate
protection against dirt and debris while maximizing airflow.
Conversely, in dusty/dirty conditions or for longer races, most
drivers use all three elements to provide strong airflow while
providing increased protection against dirt and debris.
Kinser Air Filters are easier to maintain resulting in a true cost
savings since less time will be spent cleaning and replacing filters.
Washing the Kinser Filter’s element in soap and water results in the
virtually complete release of dirt and dust particles. After
reapplying filter oil to the primary filter element, the system has
been restored to like new condition and is ready for use. Traditional
paper and gauze type filters are much tougher to clean and can never
be restored to maximum efficiency with cleaning. Paper and gauze
filters generally never fully release the dirt and dust particles that
are embedded in them. Since paper is weak and swells when it comes
into contact with moisture, in many cases, cleaning is almost
impossible.
What They Are Saying
Kinser Air Filters are a simple, lightweight unit that are easy to
clean. They’re also the only filters that fit under my hood!
J.J. Yeley #76
Using Kinser Air Filters enables me to richen up my engines and
gives me more throttle response. I ran five races without having to
clean them! They’re easy to maintain too! Dickie Gaines #70
Kinser Air Filters are so much easier on the maintenance. We run
80+ races and these filters are a big reason why we’re running up
front. Travis Rilat #1A
For the past twenty years Kinser Air Filters has been busy
designing, producing and selling air cleaners. Additonally, Kinser Air
Filters is constantly researching and improving upon their filters to
ensure that their customers are provided the ultimate in performance.
Make the move to Kinser Air Filters to improve the horsepower,
throttle response and engine life of your performance engine.
Click here for a listing of available
Kinser Air Filter Systems.
Put a Kinser Air Filter to work for you!!
