If you use the same formula, 3.14 X (7 X 7) X 6 = 923cfm. Considering how
close it would be to the hood??????
Dr Pat
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>From: Jack Hilton <HEMI@charter.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: K&N Flow Rating Comparison
>Date: Wed, Sep 1, 1999, 10:06 PM
>
>
>
> What about that speciallid that K&N makes that is a filter element too ? I
> know they have had problems with some of them , but what would that add to
> the CFM rating of the 14x2 ?
>
>
> At 04:54 PM 9/1/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>>
>>Well...didn't receive anything yet via FAX or Email...So I called them up
>>directly. Here's the ratings I received from a tech (Chris) from K&N.
>>
>>Here is the formula they use: ((3.14 x Diameter x Height) x 6) = MAX Flow
> Rate
>>
>>10" x 2" Round = 377 CFM (Way too small)
>>10" x 3" Round = 565 CFM (V6...maybe)
>>14" x 3" Round = 791 CFM (Perfect)
>> 5" x 7" Cone = 527 CFM (V6...maybe)
>> 6" x 9" Cone = 1017 CFM (Oh yeah BABY!)
>>
>>Remember that your STOCK engine may never see those actual numbers. the
>>14"x3" is perfect for most of the V8's but there has been some concern with
>>the heat factor. Most of the cold air boxes use a 6" x 9" cone and is more
>>than plenty for most applications.
>>
>>- Bernd
>>
>>
>>At 06:31 PM 08/31/1999 +0000, you wrote:
>>>Good find, Bernd.
>>>Thanks for the info, inquiring minds need to know.
>>>Dr. Pat
>>>
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>>> >From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
>>> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>> >Subject: DML: K&N Flow Rating Comparison
>>> >Date: Tue, Aug 31, 1999, 4:23 PM
>>> >
>>>
>>> > Something interesting from K&N's Website for Flow Ratings:
>>> >
>>> > FOAM: AMSOIL LT-31;UNIFILTER 04-0031 376 CFM
>>> > K&N (USED) (42,000 MILES) #E-1500 463CFM
>>> > PAPER AC A348C; FRAM CA326;HASTINGS AC-145; K-MART KA-12;MOTORCRAFT
> FA-71R
>>> > 508 CFM
>>> > K&N FILTERCHARGER #E-1500 887 CFM
>>> >
>>
>>
>>
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