What strikes me is that in the discussions around air filters and the
little available space to accommodate them, nobody is mentioning an air
box with a remote air filter. I have never seen these except on some
pictures of competition cars
It seems to me that a fabricated and lined air box with short (ca. 1/2")
fitted trumpets on the carbs throats and a duct/hose to a remote air
filter (e.g. K&N ram air filter) or air filter box positioned in cool
place would be a better option;
a: larger filter area possible, allowing more air/oxygen and fuel in
giving some more power
b: cooler air thus more air/oxygen and fuel giving even more power
c: better flow to the carbs because of the trumpets, allowing more air etc.
d: substantial reduction in induction roar if the air box is lined with
noise absorbing foam, especially if you have fitted Weber DCOE's /
DellOrto DHLA's.
On the down side however are looks, of course it looks nicer to have the
separate K&N's or equivalent filters.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
_______________________________________________
Healeys@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|