Remember they have to get through the grill before they can get to the
filter. I've had my flap off for several months and, like Bernd, have
had zero problems driving in a wide variety of conditions.
HOP 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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