Ford Wet Dream

[Gav]

Your setup rocks Mando!
I am now really keen on getting over for a squiz!!
All the heartache looks like it was completly worth while if you ask me!

Talk to you soon
Gav

[richardferguson]

Nice Mando.
347's rule
Richard

[Philm]

HI Mando and Cameron,
I have no idea what to do with filters, the new engine has the straight TB much like camerons.

I have been told not to worry about it, just keep out of the dirt.

I really want to use filters, how much different is the performance with/ without filters??

Thanks

Phil

[Beejay]

I have a feeling you are going to have plenty of power even with the socks Phil!

Ben

[400TT]

Originally Posted by Philm

HI Mando and Cameron,
I have been told not to worry about it, just keep out of the dirt.

I really want to use filters, how much different is the performance with/ without filters??

Thanks

Phil

Yeah, good idea, stick with filters.

With filters there will be a performance hit and appearance wise filters really suck.

But I just couldn't run an engine long term without filters, it will be in for an early rebuild/freshen up if run without filters as many a past Cobra owner has discovered.

I run Unifilter branded filters on my vertical 8 stack. Funnily enough also on a 347. You can get the Unifilters unbranded, but they only come in red. I hope I've got that brand right.

[Cameron Parsons]

Based on some of the dyno work I have done, here are my numbers;

Rear Wheel HP

- With 39mm Velocity Stacks - 341
- With 98mm Velocity Stacks - 367
- With Air Cleaners - 340

The longer stacks also deliver a fatter torque curve.

I agree with craig, run filters 99% of the time. I only run the stacks for events and will live with the slightly shortened life. I would also run the socks if I could get soime to fit properly. the Unifilter guys have told me that the throat openings of my setup will not allow a proper fit.

I have also looked at creating a custom filter box to house the stacks and filtration, but in order to keep it looking 'right' it's going to take some thought.

Cameron

[Cameron Parsons]

Hey Craig.... how close is the big reveal??

Cameron

[Philm]

HI Cameron and Craig,

I agree that filters should be used.

An idea I have is to create an air box that attaches to the underside of the bonnet. You could make it big enough and use filters all arround the edges. The underside of the air box would have a foam/rubber pad, so that when the bonnet is closed the air box seals to the stacks.
This way you can have the wow factor with the bonnet open, but the protection of the air box and filters when it is closed.

I would have to solid mount the engine, or modify the engine mounts by drilling and bolting thru to restrict movement.

I have plenty of roon between top of stacks and bonnet, I have a pic in my gallery. It also solves the problem of the IAT sensor, I was just about to weld in a bung to fit this in one of the stacks but could have this fitted into the airbox.

The only problem that may arrise is that the "tune" may alter with the bonnet open.

Craig would love to see a pic of your engine with the socks.

Phil