Air bridge replacement question
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Air bridge replacement question
Does anyone know of a replacement air bridge for the 93 lt1. I've already relocated the MAT sensor to the vortex air rammer assembly and now I want to get rid of the stock bridge that has the crinkle chambers. Looking for something like the power coupler except for speed density requirements from the air rammer to the 52MM throttle body. TIA
kitt
kitt
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Re: Air bridge replacement question (Lone Ranger)
I understand the support of the air bridge but doesn't any surface that is not smooth cause turbulence and ultimately HP loss due to air resistance? I would think the crinkles in the snorkel would act the same under those conditions?
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Re: Air bridge replacement question (kittmaster)
I just know that no dyno has ever shown a power boost from one of the smooth air bridges. Another reason for the crinkles is so the bridge can bend and flex when the engine wiggles in its mounts under high torque conditions. I honestly think you'd benefit more from a throttle body air foil than a smooth air bridge, and the air foils don't do much.
