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[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

It has a drop down air cleaner base like many of the cars that run a carburetor.

What you are referring to is the factory inlet portion of the assembly that connects to the remainder of the fuel injection air cleaner assembly.

The fuel injection inlet is not connected to the carburetor, therefore, it does not act like a ram air system. I doubt it has any effect on the performance of the engine since it's not connected directly in any way or form to the carburetor. It's removal will not effect the performance of the car.

You are correct in your description, however there is a performance increase with that inlet vs no inlet. It directs cooler frontal air towards the carb. I think the car needs to be a Z to utilize that piece.

[Lee Valentine]

That's the secret 1.20 inlet system, the fast guys have them. must be in West Coast rule book.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

You are correct in your description, however there is a performance increase with that inlet vs no inlet. It directs cooler frontal air towards the carb. I think the car needs to be a Z to utilize that piece.

I will bet if they remove it, there will not be any performance degradation. The factory FI setup has a restrictive outlet as shown in the picture. In addition, the inlet portion, as shown in the picture, is restricted and even when you remove the panels, the grills are small and are not pointed forward, they are pointed downwards.

If it was so effective, why racers with FI remove the whole assembly and use a straight K&N air filter directly on the throttle body?

The drop down carburetor base is more effective since it distributes the air more efficiently at the carburetor entry.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

I will bet if they remove it, there will not be any performance degradation.

If it doesn't belong there and it isn't worth anything then why is it there? You're betting with other peoples money.

[Paradigm Shift]

It certainly doesn't appear to have any business there although it is a very ineffective device, even when utilized with the fuel system for which it was designed.

Using pressure barometers as well as other measuring tools, this vehicle has almost 18,000 CFM of airflow being delivered to the front of the engine at highway speeds.

The drop base is a very conventional unit available almost anywhere performance parts are sold. I've tested both the factory fuel injected inlet shown as well as countless bases. The benefit of utilizing the 14" base is not to create an evenly distributed entry profile.

The car is unlikely to realize this plastic component exists. However, rules are established and must be complied with.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

If it doesn't belong there and it isn't worth anything then why is it there? You're betting with other peoples money.

Ya know Billy, that engine builder from Texas, Allen Sherman ...well Allens father is Cliff Sherman and cliff told me back in the mid 90 s ....and I quote....MJ you gotta put some dumb sh,t parts on your car so all the dumb sh,ts will see it and then rush to put it on their car....monkey see...monkey do......

[Billy Nees]

Well M.J., I guess that I'm guilty of some of that stuff myself. But most people don't know what they're looking at when they look at my stuff anyway.

[Frank Castros]

Kenny has been around for a long time and with a very shrewd group of Connecticut class racers.
I'm very happy for him, congratulations and good luck.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Well M.J., I guess that I'm guilty of some of that stuff myself. But most people don't know what they're looking at when they look at my stuff anyway.

I do.......6 equals 8 .....LOL

[Hacksaw]

My buddy has a SS Camaro with a QJ and he tells me that piece of plastic inlet makes his car quicker when it's on the car, then I wonder. When I start to look around at several other cars and they also have that piece on, I start to think he's right. When another friend of mine puts that piece on his Camaro and goes quicker, the debate is indisputable. A Stocker may vary, but I don't think so. This means that I do know what I'm talking about. Your results may, right Kieth O?