Thanks! Now if I only had the engineering salary to go with it! ;-)
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stlaurent Mr Steven [SMTP:STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil]
> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 2:14 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Weekend Project(long)
>
> Now there's an engineer after my own heart.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greig, Doug [mailto:douggr@hazelett.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 11:06 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Weekend Project(long)
>
> I don't know if many of you remember but, I was teeling you all how I'm
> Dakless until monday. Well, to get me through the pain ,I started to think
> about the next mod I could do. It had to be cheap due to the bill I have
> to
> pay for the balljoints. I decided to build my own cold air barrier
> similiar
> to what's used on the K&N Gen 2. I have a Quick D Intake already, so I
> proceeded with my duct tape and cardboard to make a template. The actual
> barrier material is going to be an industrial grade PVC sheeting we use at
> work to build small enclosures, etc. It comes in a 4'x8' sheet and various
> thickness'. We call it plastic plywood because of it's size. I've already
> cut out the pieces and put them together by tapping in 10/32 stainless
> button head screws. To ensure that it keeps the heat out, I'm going to
> cover
> the exterior surface with a special heat reflective tape that I got from
> Summit. At the same time, I'm going to perform the IAS mod and wrap the
> intake tube in the same heat reflective tape. This should definately
> decrease the intake temp. To test it, I'm going place two thermocouples in
> the engine bay (one in and one out of the barrier). One last thing, I'm
> also
> going to toss my Bosch +4's out and install Autolite 3923's, plus install
> a
> 180 deg stat. The +4's ran fine until I installed the Accel coil. After,
> the
> platinum tip seemed to have "frayed" like the end of a piece of rope. I'm
> not impressed. Wish me luck. I'll let you know what I get for readings,
> etc.
>
> Have a great weekend all!
>
> Doug Greig
> Winooski VT
> 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> Quick D Intake
> Mod'd V8 TB
> Accel Coil/Wires
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