HI,
Another GOOD test would be to insert a temp probe into the vacated IAS
hole in the intake manifold to see what the delta between the intake tube
and the intake manifold is ... That's the real difference in HP both in O2
density and the associated richer mixture.
--Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 2:13 PM
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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