9" Air Filter Drop Base - How Much Interest?

[FUNFER2]

That's interesting. So you have a width problem in your scoop, how much extra space do you have ?

My problem is towards the front, of the scoop, not width.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

That's interesting. So you have a width problem in your scoop, how much extra space do you have ?

My problem is towards the front, of the scoop, not width.

I have space on the sides of the scoop and plenty in the fron to make cuts if I need to(see pics above). If I need to do surgery on the hood, I think I have room. As stated above, the whole idea is trying to keep everyting in the turkey pan.
I'll figure this out.
Never quit, never surrender.....

[Bobcat]

jdean ... just talked to Airaid about the filter you used and they made me a little uneasy as they told me they couldn`t give me any cfm ratings and it was designed for looks rather than performance . Having said that , it may still be an option for me as my underhood clearance on my ERA is very limited on what I can use .
Do you have any data showing cfm ... or direct comparisons of how your engine ran before and after ??
Since I`m using a drop base unit , this may still be a better option for my engine ... 482 cubic inch , single 4 bbl. Just looking for more info/practical experience .

Thanks ,
Bob

[jdean]

Dont have any before and after dyno comparisons etc. It is basically a 14" base with 3" cotton gauze element similar to K&N material. I am sure Airaid will also tell you they should flow as well as K&N. Here are some comparisons:

K&N E-1650 14x3 Cotton 835 CFM 97.1% 126
AIS Cotton AF3C 14x3 Cotton 830 CFM 96.5% 121
AIS Cotton AF3C-2 14x3 Cotton/Synt 830 CFM 96.5% 130
FRAM FRM4 14x3 Paper 791 CFM 91.9% 128
Moroso 97080 14x3 Paper 776 CFM 90.2% 131
Amsoil 52 14x3 Foam 774 CFM 90% 140

So I would believe it flows around 800CFM since the taper reduces the total surface area a bit, but not much since the filter area is wider than 3" since it slopes inward, still keeping the 3" height from base to top. Inside it has 4 vertical vanes to stabilize and direct the incoming air. This is important to reduce turbulence and get maximum flow. To get this type of flow under a Cobra hood is pretty good.

Anyway, this is the only one I could find that flows well and would clear, and that was with trimming the base. I am pleased with the quality of the Airaids.