the restriction is the filter element itself.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Cc: info@britbits.com <info@britbits.com>
Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: air filters
>Lessee now...air/fuel mixture leaves the carbs through two 1.5 in holes,
>going into the engine. The stock air filter cans have two openings, each
>bigger than 1.5 inches, say at least 1.75 inches. Where is this
>"restriction" to air flow coming from? It would seem that as long as
>the openings on the air filter cans are equal to, or larger than the
>openings into the intake manifold, that restriction would be minimal.
>
>Bill
>
>Carl French wrote:
>>
>> I wish to return to stock appearance air filters, I currently have the
>> generic flat chrome ones. I was considering using KN filter elements for
>> the elements. Any and all thoughts would really be appreciated. Also can
>> you discretly increase the air flow of the stock system somehow? Is that
>> needed? if so could I make cut-outs on the back side or something
>> equally stupid. Lawrie? others?
>>
>> Carl W. French
>> Woopie!! it's above 30 again! what a great excuse for a top down drive!
>> Be back in a bit.
>
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