High-Flow Air intake systems
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From: Raynham MA
High-Flow Air intake systems
Anyone use one of these? Does it really add HP? Are you happy with it?
I need a new air filter system because mine is known to be a fire hazard on my 76 l-82. I have an Edelbrock 750 cfm carb.
Wondering if these are good and if they will fit well.
K&N has this one:
http://www.knfilters.com/cold_air_intakes.htm
I need a new air filter system because mine is known to be a fire hazard on my 76 l-82. I have an Edelbrock 750 cfm carb.
Wondering if these are good and if they will fit well.
K&N has this one:
http://www.knfilters.com/cold_air_intakes.htm
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Nobody makes one... i made a custom one and I have the mold to make many more, but I have been looking for someone to work with me on fitment on a different year than mine so as i can see if it will work across the board...
if you interested let me know.. thx, Paul
if you interested let me know.. thx, Paul
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Thanks Paul. Do you have any pictures of the one you made?
I'm not really sure what I'm looking for. Just saw this and wondered if it could work on a C3.
I Didnt see any specifically for the C3 either. Mostly C5 and C6.
I did notice some other options on MidAmerica: http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-135-1165.html
These don't add much (if any) HP but might just be a good replacement for me.
Other than stock what does everyone else use for air filters?
I'm not really sure what I'm looking for. Just saw this and wondered if it could work on a C3.
I Didnt see any specifically for the C3 either. Mostly C5 and C6.
I did notice some other options on MidAmerica: http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-135-1165.html
These don't add much (if any) HP but might just be a good replacement for me.
Other than stock what does everyone else use for air filters?
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a few pics as requested
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I actually talked to forum member "pauldana" today. You can check out the system under his forum name. He is in the process of designing a system that works on all c3's. Of course the main problem is the amount of hood clearance. Paul is excited about his product and I am sure he will respond to any emails or phone calls. Also a great and knowledgeable person to speak with
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I fabricated a carbon fiber CAI based on a Ram Air Box that fits under my stock '80 hood. It draws unheated air from ahead of the radiator with about 52 sq inch between the radiator, hood, and sides. I'm theorizing, but I think the front spoiler/valance helps the flow to the CAI too. Someday I'd like to measure what happens in my setup with a boost gauge or...
Let me know if you want pics or details of my CAI under a stock hood.
Let me know if you want pics or details of my CAI under a stock hood.
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I actually talked to forum member "pauldana" today. You can check out the system under his forum name. He is in the process of designing a system that works on all c3's. Of course the main problem is the amount of hood clearance. Paul is excited about his product and I am sure he will respond to any emails or phone calls. Also a great and knowledgeable person to speak with
... I really look forward to your input!!
I fabricated a carbon fiber CAI based on a Ram Air Box that fits under my stock '80 hood. It draws unheated air from ahead of the radiator with about 52 sq inch between the radiator, hood, and sides. I'm theorizing, but I think the front spoiler/valance helps the flow to the CAI too. Someday I'd like to measure what happens in my setup with a boost gauge or...
Let me know if you want pics or details of my CAI under a stock hood.
Let me know if you want pics or details of my CAI under a stock hood.
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I started by taking a casting of the top of the engine compartment with the hood down and latched using a 2-part marine urethane foam to see what shape and volume I had to work with:
I trimmed the casting down to just the domed area of the hood because my idea was that the dome would be the CAI duct.
I have a 1 1/2" drop base under my air cleaner, so I had to cut out and glass in a notch for the distributor. Then I used clay to check clearances between the Ram Air Box and the hood. I had to take a wedge out of the passenger side corner and used carbon fiber and epoxy to close up the wedge.
If anyone is interested, I have a different Ram Air Box that I had used for a while. It already has the cutout to clear the distributor.
It fits under a stock '80 hood with a drop base with no problem.
My plan was to connect a C4 or C5 snorkel without the C4 or C5 filter (I have both), but I decided to go with the hood design instead. If anyone is interested in the Ram Air Box and parts I have, let me know.
