If you want cold air *that badly* get a nitrous kit. It'll cool the air real
good.
Dr. Pat
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>From: mrdancer <mrdancer@camalott.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: 8" cone?
>Date: Fri, Apr 9, 1999, 12:37 AM
>
> I don't think your cold air will last too long & you'll end up with a hot
> interior :^)
>
> Maybe a better idea would be to mount an extra radiator (off to the side or
> above/below the factory radiator). Build a circulatory system for it that
> runs cold coolant (maybe thru an icebath or A/C setup?) and run it as a
> separate radiator. Then put a large rectangular filter directly behind it
> and pipe it all down into the airbox. This should give you a good shot of
> cool filtered air. You could probably play around with a thermostat system
> to cut off fluid flow if air temp gets near freezing or below...
>
> '92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
> '84 GoldWing Interstate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Preacher <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 2:38 PM
> Subject: RE: DML: 8" cone?
>
>
>> After all the discussion on ramair-vs scoop, hot vs cold, I noticed that
>> noone has suggested running an A/C line to the airbox. Would it be
> feasible
>> to run an insulated hose from the inside of the truck (through the
>> firewall) and out to the airbox? This would give you cold air when you
> want
>> it without having to change the hood etc... (granted this would not be the
>> optimal method in the winter, but then again in the winter you have less
> of
>> a problem, right?)
>> How about it gurus??
>>
>> Preacher
>> 99 5.2L CC 4x4 SLT+
>> http://fly.to/bastaards
>> ICQ #35528458
>> My website is NOT under construction..... it's Evolving....
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, April 08, 1999 2:57 PM, Densteadt, James
>> [SMTP:james.densteadt@eds.com] wrote:
>> | So what did you guys use for the tube. Once I find a tube worthy
>> enough...I
>> | thought about building something similar to the shape of the airbox
>> that's
>> | already in there, only sealed away from the engine with something. So
>> the
>> | air will come through the left side passage way and all that cold air
>> will
>> | stay in that box...sounds all good in theory...what'ya think?
>> |
>> | -----Original Message-----
>> | From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
>> | Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 2:02 PM
>> | To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> | Subject: Re: DML: 8" cone?
>> |
>> |
>> | On my V6, I tried the 10" Edelbrock/K&N setup and didn't like it. (Ran
>> | like crap.) I now use a K&N Cone and Intake Tube (Custom) setup and
> have
>> | had no problems. (Also removed the rubber piece by the radiator for
>> better
>> | air flow.)
>> |
>> |
>> | At 01:02 PM 04/08/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>> | >So would most people agree or say yes, that the 8" cone filter is the
>> | better
>> | >setup? More air = more power.....plus you can route the tube near the
>> | front
>> | >of the truck getting cooler air. I think I'm on my way to pick up an
> 8"
>> | >cone if there's no other opinions on the matter. Thanks!
>> |
>> | Bernd D. Ratsch
>> | Pflugerville, TX
>> | http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
>> | 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
>>
>
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