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Toy,
There's was one different; that old additive in the air called d1rt! :LOL: Seriously, I've seen situations where a good filter setup actually flowed more air, i.e., made more HP that no filter. Lew, One filter would have twice the restriction of two filters. As for the effect on power, only the dyno or stop watch would know. |
Tom, speed220mph, any update on the flow tests you where talking about? I just didn't want this to get completely lost.
Rick |
Here's how I modified mine. Used the stock S&H base and sides with airflow on top. Bought the tray and added foam to make a seal against top of hood scoop. Difference in HP was 5 between this setup and no filters.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...mp-tp-4296.jpg |
I just thought it might be interesting to share just how much effect an air filter (particularly the old Stellings & Helling) really can have on performance.
When I had my 427 S/O broken in and tuned on the dyno, it was done with the air cleaner off which is normal. When we were all done, I asked if we could do a pull with the Stellings & Helling air cleaner on. We did and it took 61 horsepower out of the engine!!! Later, when I was finally driving the car, I experimented with how it felt with and without the air cleaner. First, I stuck my leg in it with the cleaner on. Pretty healthy I thought. Then I tried it again without the cleaner. WOW! It was like unhooking a trailer from the back of the car.....tire smoke and all! My solution, since I'm in a fairly wet climate and don't see much dust, or lose nuts and bolts down the carburetor, was to run without it and simply put it on for shows. As fast as oil went through the engine, even my builder told me it was unlikely to cause any damage in the amount of miles I put on it. So, do what you like with filters. K&N makes good stuff and they certainly do flow air! Check my gallery for pic of Stellings in turkeypan on S/O. Al |
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