Look at the design of the intake manifolds (Edelbrock, TrickFlow, GT-40) of
the 5.0 vs. the Dodge. They also use a different system - Mass Air...not
speed density.
Not saying it's a bad idea...but the TB plates (Riser Plates) work better
on engines that have a TBI system rather than MPI. That why they can claim
"up to 15hp gains". Same principle as an old Tunnel Ram.
$0.02
- Bernd
At 02:36 PM 02/01/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>I was thinking of the ram air effect. If the air has more time to increase
>velocity, then the air would be moving at a faster pace when it is needed. I
>know, I know, 1.25" doesn't seem like alot, but try that on another vehicle.
>That is how the Edelbrock intake for the slow.0 (aka 5.0) mustang works. The
>runners are a little larger, yes, but they are also about 1.5" longer in
>length. With the Dakota having a single plane intake, this would effectively
>add to the length of the runners. Thus increasing air velocity, and air flow
>past the valves while they are opening since the air is moving at an
>increased speed. Another option we thought of today was to enlarge the outer
>part of the plate, drill and tap, and set it up to be water cooled from an
>exterior source. In other words, add a seperate electric water pump(a small
>one) and use it to cool the incoming air. Anyway, just thought I would give
>you the reason behind the insanity.
>
>Will
>96 Dakota ext. cab
>Cylindrically Challenged V-6
>soon to be sprayed d:o)
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