I'm surprised they're have such a hard time coming up with a solution...
what I came up with right away was a "stop" for the lid to be provided on
the Z bolt (or straight rod, in some applications) The simplest version of
this would be a nut threaded down the rod to the correct point where the lid
should be torqued down to... so the lid is sandwiched between 2 nuts (both
nylock nuts to prevent loosening over time)
Gary Shook
Engineer (electronic, but I can solve mechanical problems as well)
>
>Jack,
>
>Here's the specs for the K&N Lid
>
>14" x 2" = 527 CFM
>14" x 2" with the open element lid = 1000 CFM
>
>Unfortunately, K&N will NOT be making these lids anymore due to a design
>flaw. When the average "user" tightens the lid down, it has a tendency to
>crack and/or warp. The K&N Tech (Rob/Ralph?) stated that they tried the
>lids with a slightly stiffer material and "blew up" it their machines. He
>isn't sure when they will be releasing them again but it won't be anytime
>this year.
>
>Hope this helps you.
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D.
>Ratsch
>Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 5:18 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: RE: DML: K&N Flow Rating Comparison
>
>
>I'm not sure. I'll find out for you.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jack Hilton
>Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 5:07 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: K&N Flow Rating Comparison
>
>
>
>
>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
>>>
>>>----------
>>> >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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>
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>
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