I'd listen to jules on this one, he does know what he's talking about....
Chris
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From: Dkota4by4@aol.com <Dkota4by4@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE:14" FIPK vs, Air Inlet Systems
>So let me get this right. The 14x3 that l have on my 318 now is going to
>perform better than the Quick D set up? I really don't want to pay $177
for a
>kit that is not going to do anything for me. Can someone please tell me
>before l waste my $$
>
>In a message dated 98-10-29 16:06:14 EST, you write:
>
><< dml-
>
> there is reason to further understand the real elements in this air filter
> issue. there are a number of units out there. k&n will provide cfm
> ratings on all of their filters/systems if you call. the 14" unit is
> around 700cfm. the magnum engine due to ve limits can't use that. k&ns
> new genll systems have some exciting cfm #s. the chev vortech 350 unit,
> for example, offers 4" tube with 1100 cfm filter. furthermore... k&n has
> the r&d dept to fund research and their new parabloic aero chambers
warrant
> further lookie-see's... plus... the tubes are non-ferrous and exhibit less
> engine heat absorbtion...
>
> you can install the early dakota fipk on all v8 daks 96 up. add a 1/4X20
> acorn nut anf it gets real pretty... :)
>
> imo... the 14" delivers the best power for the $... and that is over all
> current design cold air kits... mfg'd or home-built... or otherwise... the
> reason being that the short distance from the air filter to the tbi
bore...
> favors the needs of the engine's ve for that tune state... and residual
cfm
> losses from tube, duct etc... are non-existant....
>
> jam'n
> >>
>
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