302 cold air intake?

[slinky]

iv decided to use a 302 in my swap, and i was ready though jegs and something cought my eye...a cold air intake for a carb? duel intake tubes? ram air setup? im must know, has anyone used/herd anything on this http://www.jegs.com/p/Spectre/769283/10002/-1 im really considering getting the duel setup and building a cold air/ram air setup with this, setting and inclosing each filter in the inner fender for maximum airflow and keeping it away from heat....ideas?

 

[turbo cat]

those are kinda a waste of money if you ask me. Just throw a large filter on it with and enclosed top/flipped lid

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

ive always wondered why carb guys insist on running a filter element thats not only exposed to the engine compartment, but in the middle of the compartment at the very top...where all the heat collects.

while that dual intake setup is fancy looking...it might be a little much. id work on building/adapting my own. i like the enclosed cone filter setup the '98-'05-ish f-150's used...all you'd need is the carb adaptor. early mustangs had a dual setup with the normal round air cleaner that was also kinda neat.

 

[Iron Ranger]

The dual is for show, a single tube is all you really need. But Spectre is good for their do-it-yourself systems. Route the intake tube and filter as close to unrestricted airflow as possible. That way, fast rushing air will enter the engine at a reasonably cool temp.

 

[baddad457]

ive always wondered why carb guys insist on running a filter element thats not only exposed to the engine compartment, but in the middle of the compartment at the very top...where all the heat collects.

Cause time and time again, it's been proven in actual applications that cold air kits are about as useful as snake oil. The only time any harmful amount of hot air collects up under the hood is when standing still and about any speed under 10-15 mph.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

i would love to see some proof that installing a true cold air system (no exposed underhood filters) on a vehicle not already equipped with one doesnt help.

1HP per 10 degrees drop in temp. is a fact. if it only gets to be 100 degrees on the top of the engine on a mild 50 degree day, thats 5 HP your sacrificing.

 

[baddad457]

1hp per ten degrees? That's hardly something that can be actually attributed to the use of a cold air intake in actuall application. And the air under the hood of a vehicle moving 70 MPH on a 50* day will never reach 100*. Ask me how I know this (I'll give you a hint, I used to be the proud owner of a 69 Econoline van)

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

1hp per 10 degrees change in ACT is a fact, its not disputable (do some research).

not all driving is done at 70MPH.

 

[Ranger#1]

try pulling somthing in the early morning vs 4 o clock in the afternoon......... in the summer here in havasu were it reaches 125 all the time it makes alllllllll the diff

 

[baddad457]

try pulling somthing in the early morning vs 4 o clock in the afternoon......... in the summer here in havasu were it reaches 125 all the time it makes alllllllll the diff

And with a "cold air kit" the ambient air temp of the air flowing into that "cold air kit" will also be 125* in the afternoon. Unless you've got the air running thru your A/C box in the car first.