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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. |
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but if its on that car it is worth something And since its a carb car I assume that should not be on the car I guess that may show an issue with no tech at national events
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That's the secret 1.20 inlet system, the fast guys have them. must be in West Coast rule book.
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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. |
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If it doesn't belong there and it isn't worth anything then why is it there? You're betting with other peoples money.
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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. |
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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......
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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.
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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. |
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