Re: Air Flow Comparison 10"round vs 6" cone

From: Ryan Krokosinski (ryan@equinoxfinancial.com)
Date: Sat Jul 10 1999 - 01:15:43 EDT


Yes. Here are some other numbers posted regarding this.

Ryan K
'99 R/T RC

I have done calculations of a bunch of air intakes. Using info found here:
http://www.knfilter.com/affacts.htm#SELECT

 Here are my findings:

Stock paper filter: 71.875 Square inches (355.78 CFM)
K&N Drop in filter: 71.875 Square inches. (433.40 CFM)
10" K&N 2" tall: 62.8 Square inches (378.84 CFM)
10" K&N 2 1/2" tall: 78.5 Square inches (473.35 CFM)
10" K&N 2 3/4" tall: 86.35 Square inches (520.69 CFM)
10" K&N 3" tall: 94.2 Square inches (555.97 CFM)
14" K&N 2 1/2" tall: 109.9 Square inches (662.7 CFM)
14" K&N 2 3/4" tall: 120.89 Square inches (728.96 CFM)
14" K&N 3" tall (needs mod to rad hose to fit):131.88 Square inches (795.23)
6" cone (The one I have) 103.63 Square inches (787.7 CFM)
8" cone (I will buy if the need arises) 138.16 Square inches (833.1 CFM)

Kevin Hoegen wrote:

> I called K&N tech help today and asked if they could tell me which filter
> would provide more air flow: a 10"x2" open element or a 6"x3" cone. I asked
> this so I might make a final decision as to wether I will put an FABM setup
> on my intake or a Quik-D style...I may even just connect a 6" cone filter
> directly on my stock intake cover.
>
> Anyway, I dont wish to rehash the cold vs volume debate, as I have read on
> K&N's site that a reputable automag did a test and determined that the cold
> air setup provided an average of 1% increase in HP.
>
> The tech told me that the 6" cone provided almost DOUBLE the flow capacity
> of the 10"! Does this sound accurate?
>
>
> Kevin ~Stinger~ Hoegen
> '99 Dak Sport CC V6 Solar Yellow
> E-mail: hoegen@kersur.net <mailto:hoegen@kersur.net>
> Future Dak Site: www.kersur.net/~hoegen <http://www.kersur.net/~hoegen>
>



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