plugging snorkels
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From: san diego ca
plugging snorkels
I've done a bit of homework, and it seems like the cool t thing to do for my '73 is plug the snorkels and remove the cowl flap to ensure that all the air flow to the carb is under the hood via the space near the windshield.
True?
Any counter args?
So I can remove my cowl flap, since I don't think it is functioning anyway.
But what is the best/most-common/recommended way of plugging the snorkels? BTW, if I do this I'm thinking I should really replace the rubber seal around the air-filter, since it is a bit old an "weathered", and will be the seal against the hood for the new 100% air-flow path.
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Thanks! This forum has improved the running & performance of my toy ALOT in the last few weeks.
John.
True?
Any counter args?
So I can remove my cowl flap, since I don't think it is functioning anyway.
But what is the best/most-common/recommended way of plugging the snorkels? BTW, if I do this I'm thinking I should really replace the rubber seal around the air-filter, since it is a bit old an "weathered", and will be the seal against the hood for the new 100% air-flow path.
Comments from the "elders"?
Thanks! This forum has improved the running & performance of my toy ALOT in the last few weeks.
John.
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From: Marion Ia
Re: plugging snorkels (johnnybrewmeister)
Not sure of the best way. I took mine to a metal fabrication place and had the snorkels removed and a plate welded on to cover the holes. Still need to have it painted, and I'm going to chrome the cover this winter (I Hope)
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: plugging snorkels (johnnybrewmeister)
I also wonder what cfm is for the stock 73 cowl and just how much hp it can support, anyone know? I also removed the flapper on my 73 since the cyliniod was not hooked up anyways :rolleyes: but do not have the stock cleaner/assembly. I will be switching to FI and want to figure out a way to run the air duct work through the cowl but am unsure whether it will flow enough to support 500 to 600 hp.
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From: NM
Re: plugging snorkels (Fevre)
I also wonder what cfm is for the stock 73 cowl and just how much hp it can support, anyone know? I also removed the flapper on my 73 since the cyliniod was not hooked up anyways :rolleyes: but do not have the stock cleaner/assembly. I will be switching to FI and want to figure out a way to run the air duct work through the cowl but am unsure whether it will flow enough to support 500 to 600 hp.
BTW, if I do this I'm thinking I should really replace the rubber seal around the air-filter, since it is a bit old an "weathered", and will be the seal against the hood for the new 100% air-flow path.
Comments from the "elders"?
Comments from the "elders"?
tom...
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: plugging snorkels (Tom73)
Thanks Tom, I figured it did not allow enough flow just from the looks of it. I might try to pull the stock cowl section and fab a new one plus increase the size of the opening at the windsheild base. I want to keep the stock look as much as possible, hard to improve on perfection. :steering:
