Air intake filter issue

[allendulles]

hello. I have a 2008 Impreza with a strange issue. It's a salvage job and the air intake was destroyed. Been driving it without the housing, just the filter. Now the filter is worn out and I'm confused about what I need to replace, and where to get it. Do I need a whole new air intake? Can I just get a generic filter and attach it?

 

[allendulles]

See here the worn out filter, and the way it's just sitting there in the engine, no air intake housing. What do I need to replace? This all has to be CARB compliant.

 

[garry6913]

Should be able to just clean it out. You can get a can of K&N air filter cleaner. I do believe that filter is cleanable like K&N if it's not one

 

[allendulles]

It's not just that it's dirty, though, there are holes in it from bouncing around sans housing. Not sure if that's visible...

 

[garry6913]

In that case if you want something the same K&N. They also have kits so you can securely mount it.

 

[allendulles]

Can I Just replace the filter though? Or will I have to replace the whole air intake system?

 

[allendulles]

Like could I Just pop something like this on?

 

[garry6913]

Yes you can. K&N should list something for that car.