Inexpensive air intake
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Inexpensive air intake
I decided that I'd take a risk and try out one of these inexpensive kits that are all over eBay. I bought this dual snorkel setup from L3 Racing. It was only a few dollars more than the value of a K&N filter by itself so I risked it. Cut to the chase - it was well worth it! $65 and the instructions were clear, all the parts were included, and the quality was pretty good - better than I expected. I'd but another one from them for sure. I'm on my 2nd tank of gas and have gained 1.5mpg, no check engine lights either, not even when I first started it up. It sounds awesome, a good low burble at 2-2.5k and then a roar from 4k on up to redline. Coupled with my Fastman TB this truck is fun to drive now...can't wait to put an exhaust on it.
DakotaDualSnorkel.jpg
DakotaDualSnorkel.jpg
Last edited by themongoose; 12-13-2010 at 08:55 PM. Reason: wrong name
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If those filters get water in them then my flood insurance better pay for it 'cause the truck must be underwater!
Donkeypunch - yep I agree with the hotter air. If I were racing I wouldn't set it up this way. For just reduced losses (+mpg) this works great and looks good. Although some 6" flexible inlet hose like they used on the old Ford Thunderbolt run from both fender wells for cold air to each filter might look really cool...
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Donkeypunch - yep I agree with the hotter air. If I were racing I wouldn't set it up this way. For just reduced losses (+mpg) this works great and looks good. Although some 6" flexible inlet hose like they used on the old Ford Thunderbolt run from both fender wells for cold air to each filter might look really cool...
1964_thunderbolt_engine_air_intakes.jpg
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yeah the only one I have ever heard of damaging and engine with water, was a jeep that had the original intake box... down at the bottom of the grill. He went through a flodded street, and acutally covered the intake, kinda like a shop-vac, when you put the hose under water, yeah he cracked a head on that one.
He learned he lesson too, that was at 12k miles. Now the engine has 265k on the original engine less the head that was replaced.
He learned he lesson too, that was at 12k miles. Now the engine has 265k on the original engine less the head that was replaced.
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Well, a little water doesn't hurt anything. However, a lot of water will give you more than a headache. One would have to attempt to get water to be sucked up in the intake. I have a homemade CAI (this isn't my race car, so it doesn't require much expensive stuff) and have driven through some pretty serious puddles. Granted, I a little bit of dirty water on the filter...but then again...I don't have a heat sheild either.