Re: RE: Re: K&N FIPK vs. QuickD Intake kit?

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Mon Apr 10 2000 - 15:20:30 EDT


I was talking with Tony this weekend and he has something for the 4.7
already.

- Bernd

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 2:09 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: K&N FIPK vs. QuickD Intake kit?

> Looking at the air hat for the 4.7 Dakota, I don't think the QuickD will
> work for this motor due to the different style of air hat and clearance
> required from the manifold design. However, looking at the first tube
(four
> inches long) from the air hat, you could easily mount a K&N Cone element
and
> still have direct shot. Sad part is the hot air would be sucked in.
>
> Now for better part, you could easily order a mandrel straight tube from
JC
> Whitney and run it to the fender area (cut out a hole large enough for air
> intake) and create a aluminum shield blocking the hot air from the engine.
> Can it be done yes! Is it professional looking-no it SUCKS!
>
> Hey BernD! Maybe we should build theses for the 4.7 Dak. Another
business
> opportunity. Sell it to the dealers.
>
> ----------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> Tel: (760) 725-2296
> stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> mailto:Saint1958@home.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 11:40 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: K&N FIPK vs. QuickD Intake kit?
>
> The Gen-II for the V6 isn't out yet. (The V8 model will fit with minor
> modification...if any.)
>
> The QuickD is a great mod for the price though.
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Korey Atterberry" <korey99@yahoo.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 1:14 PM
> Subject: DML: K&N FIPK vs. QuickD Intake kit?
>
>
> >
> > I want to get either the K&N FIPK or the QuickD intake kit so my poor
> > little V6 can breathe better. Has anyone tried both of these and can
> > give me some insight about which is better (or some other kit)? I'm
> > looking for a mileage boost, and it would have to be something that a
> > non-gearhead like me could install without fabricating a bunch of
> > parts.
> >
> > Korey Atterberry
> >
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> >
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