Cold Air intake - test results...
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Cold Air intake - test results...
For those who haven't seen my thread about the newly designed Cold Air Intake... here is the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=639994
I just got back from an extended test drive (20 miles).. I drove 10 miles with the cold air intake and 10 miles without.
The outside temp was 91 degrees when performing this test:
With the cold air intake - the maximum intake air temperature reached was 93.6 degrees. That's only 2.6 degrees above the outside temp...
Without the cold air intake - the intake air temperature rose up to 130 degrees in slow traffic.. but stayed at around 104 degrees at 70 - 80 mph...
I was actually surprised that the temperature stayed that low without the setup...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 5:10 PM 8/31/2003]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=639994
I just got back from an extended test drive (20 miles).. I drove 10 miles with the cold air intake and 10 miles without.
The outside temp was 91 degrees when performing this test:
With the cold air intake - the maximum intake air temperature reached was 93.6 degrees. That's only 2.6 degrees above the outside temp...
Without the cold air intake - the intake air temperature rose up to 130 degrees in slow traffic.. but stayed at around 104 degrees at 70 - 80 mph...
I was actually surprised that the temperature stayed that low without the setup...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 5:10 PM 8/31/2003]
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
sounds like it works well to me. Any pics of the finished product? now for some real test. let us know how it works on the track :yesnod:
[Modified by QuickVet, 5:39 PM 8/31/2003]
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (QuickVet)
sounds like it works well to me. Any pics of the finished product? now for some real test. let us know how it works on the track :yesnod:
Here are pics of the finished assembly:
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
It looks good Oliver.
I bought an L-88 Air Cleaner and plan on creating the same thing except I am going to put my air box onto the hood and let it close onto the A/C base like the L-88 cars did. I see no reason why you couldn't use what you have with a little alteration and let it seal to your base from the top. This would let it fold forward with the front end and be out of the way. Jim
I bought an L-88 Air Cleaner and plan on creating the same thing except I am going to put my air box onto the hood and let it close onto the A/C base like the L-88 cars did. I see no reason why you couldn't use what you have with a little alteration and let it seal to your base from the top. This would let it fold forward with the front end and be out of the way. Jim
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (PROSOUTH)
I'm happy with the assembly the way it is right now.. I took a lot of time until I finally set it up so it would seal perfectly against the hood.. That was the most difficult part...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 6:40 PM 8/31/2003]
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
The 8 hp gain is offset by the 20lbs of mdf you have there...
Any thoughts of using the mdf as a fiberglass mold and make it into fiberglass?
Any thoughts of using the mdf as a fiberglass mold and make it into fiberglass?
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (goofygrin)
The 8 hp gain is offset by the 20lbs of mdf you have there...
Any thoughts of using the mdf as a fiberglass mold and make it into fiberglass?
Any thoughts of using the mdf as a fiberglass mold and make it into fiberglass?
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
That's great.....only a 3 degree rise over outside air! I'm surprised your other reading wasn't higher than 104 without the cold air, but perhaps your hood already does a good job of letting the heat out. It reminds me of the cold air box I made out of plywood and pipe insulation for my '79 Z28 back in the day. I cut hole in the hood to make the fake ram air hood functional. It worked great for many years.
Your airbox looks similar to one of these at this link http://www.ramairbox.com/parts.html Click on Models and scroll down the page about half way. I was think of getting the same style box from these guys when I get the highrise hood for my vette. For now though I'll be trying to fit everything under the stock hood.
:cheers:
Mark
[Modified by 81vette, 7:22 PM 8/31/2003]
Your airbox looks similar to one of these at this link http://www.ramairbox.com/parts.html Click on Models and scroll down the page about half way. I was think of getting the same style box from these guys when I get the highrise hood for my vette. For now though I'll be trying to fit everything under the stock hood.
:cheers:
Mark
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (81vette)
That's great.....only a 3 degree rise over outside air! I'm surprised your other reading wasn't higher than 104 without the cold air, but perhaps your hood already does a good job of letting the heat out. It reminds me of the cold air box I made out of plywood and pipe insulation for my '79 Z28 back in the day. I cut hole in the hood to make the fake ram air hood functional. It worked great for many years.
Your airbox looks similar to one of these at this link http://www.ramairbox.com/parts.html Click on Models and scroll down the page about half way. I was think of getting the same style box from these guys when I get the highrise hood for my vette. For now though I'll be trying to fit everything under the stock hood.
:cheers:
Mark
Your airbox looks similar to one of these at this link http://www.ramairbox.com/parts.html Click on Models and scroll down the page about half way. I was think of getting the same style box from these guys when I get the highrise hood for my vette. For now though I'll be trying to fit everything under the stock hood.
:cheers:
Mark
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (munday)
it does suck up from the cowl correct? or do you have it piped to the front?
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (jetech)
Looks great
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How did you get the box adjusted to seal against the hood? :smash:
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How did you get the box adjusted to seal against the hood? :smash:
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
Looks pretty cool. No pun intended. :lol:
After seeing this thread, I had fond memories of the the forced air induction I created on my 64 Impala back in '67. I cut off the snorkel of the air cleaner to a stub, mounted a coffee can to the stub and then ran a duct hose to right behind the grille.
My friends all laughed at me, but I swear it made the car go faster.
After seeing this thread, I had fond memories of the the forced air induction I created on my 64 Impala back in '67. I cut off the snorkel of the air cleaner to a stub, mounted a coffee can to the stub and then ran a duct hose to right behind the grille.
My friends all laughed at me, but I swear it made the car go faster.
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (TexasMadMan)
Looks pretty cool. No pun intended. :lol:
After seeing this thread, I had fond memories of the the forced air induction I created on my 64 Impala back in '67. I cut off the snorkel of the air cleaner to a stub, mounted a coffee can to the stub and then ran a duct hose to right behind the grille.
My friends all laughed at me, but I swear it made the car go faster.
After seeing this thread, I had fond memories of the the forced air induction I created on my 64 Impala back in '67. I cut off the snorkel of the air cleaner to a stub, mounted a coffee can to the stub and then ran a duct hose to right behind the grille.
My friends all laughed at me, but I swear it made the car go faster.
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (trw)
Olivier,
You might pick up a little with the cowl pressurized air also. At least on the top end.
Terry
You might pick up a little with the cowl pressurized air also. At least on the top end.
Terry
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 10:36 PM 8/31/2003]
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (GrandSportC3)
JUST ONE QUESTION:
If your brakes are so bad, how are you driving the car so far :confused:
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Re: Cold Air intake - test results... (Electron Blue '02)
JUST ONE QUESTION:
If your brakes are so bad, how are you driving the car so far :confused:
If your brakes are so bad, how are you driving the car so far :confused: