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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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I was wondering if it would be possible to use the old ram air trick that was used on old muscle cars, whereyou reroute the air intake up to the front and put a scoop on it. This forces air into the engine fasster than just your regular air filter. Thnk this will work?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Take the lid off.
It saves alot of time and trouble and does the same thing. Your carb is only going to flow as much air as itcan fit through(bore size). No matter how much you increase your air flow it will always be limited by your carb(s).
 
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Your carb is only going to flow as much air as itcan fit through(bore size). No matter how much you increase your air flow it will always be limited by your carb(s).
i dont think this is exactly correct

think about on cars a supercharger (or turbo charger i cant remember) forces in more air which makes more compression and it is definatly more air in the cylinder than without turbo or supercharger


but hey maybe im wrong just speaking my opinion
 
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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cut a hole in the air box and get some tubing tat goes to the front and put a big funnel and the end

i was thinking about doing this , but didnt get around to it

you would have to re jet right?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by: WhiteBros440EX
Your carb is only going to flow as much air as itcan fit through(bore size). No matter how much you increase your air flow it will always be limited by your carb(s).
i dont think this is exactly correct

think about on cars a supercharger (or turbo charger i cant remember) forces in more air which makes more compression and it is definatly more air in the cylinder than without turbo or supercharger


but hey maybe im wrong just speaking my opinion
No carb, fuel injection.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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I agree with you WhiteBros440EX. However the carb can only handle so much air. The best way to suck more air is too get a larger carb and open up the box or run a clamp-on.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Defently running a Clamp on Helps,
i had a K&N Clamp on on my mojave , And let me tell ya, It really does make a difference.
But remember, If you add more Air its only gonna work BEST if you do the Flowing also
-Pipe
-Jet
-Silincer

Cuz if ya add more air, ya need more Gass, and with more gas and Air, you will need a better Exhust flow!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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oops i didnt think about it that hard[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]

i wanted to put a snorkel on my ozark but i couldnt think of a good way
 
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