Re: Rubber Flap (slowing intake) was: Cowl Induction/Ram Air

From: Seth Hollander (dakotademon94@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Oct 04 2000 - 19:08:29 EDT


I don't think Bernd has to be concerned with miniscule
bugs or dirt....He should really be more careful of
that beast sucking in young children or small
animals.....hehehehe....Seth
--- HOP <buggin67@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Bernd,
> What about plastic bags, water ,dirt, and bugs
> getting into the engine
> compartment? Or any road debris. That would be my
> only worry.
> Hop.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 11:43 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Rubber Flap (slowing intake) was:
> Cowl Induction/Ram Air
>
>
> >
> > Take it out since cooler air can then flow toward
> your air filter (if it's
> an
> > open element). This was proven by someone already
> on the list (gotta find
> that
> > thread again) and he used temp-tape for all of the
> tests.
> >
> > Does it affect the actual cooling of the radiator?
> No.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > >
> > > > Hey what's that rubber flap for? If I take it
> out to get better air
> flow
> > > > to the filter should I shield something else?
> > > >
> > > > Jay
> > > >
> > > '00 Black 4.7L Sport Plus
> > > Soon to be Hotchkissed
> > >
> > > > Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 12:57:33 US/Central
> > > > From: bernd@texas.net
> > > > Subject: Re: DML: Cowl Induction Vs Ram Air
> Which Better/How?
> > > >
> > > > I'm not trying to sway you away from the
> custom hoods (they DO look
> good
> > > > on our trucks) and I did notice a 15 degree
> drop in underhood
> temperature
> > > > from my Cowl Hood. Fortunately, someone else
> from the list has proven
> a
> > > > good way to reduce the intake temp with a
> intake tube by removing the
> > > > rubber flap next to the radiator
> (passenger-side).
> > > >
> > > > - - Bernd
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

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