That would be a correct assesment of the info I have accumulated. And unless
anyone can give me a reason why I'm wrong I'll stick to my story.
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
----- Original Message -----
From: Nate Johnson <natedak2k@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Cold Vs. Warm Air
> Hold up here! Am I reading this right? The fresh/cold air intake will
> give me more horsepower but less mpg? I was under the impression (don't
> know why.) that the cold/fresh air would help out my fuel economy!? (That
> was before I got all this info swimming around in my head!) So I WANT
> "warm" air if I'm shooting for better fuel economy? (Uh, Oh, Maybe daddy
> was right! DAMN!! :-)
>
> So tell me if I'm right. I want better fuel economy, so instead of
> running my "better breathing" intake up to the grill (which on the 4.7L
> will be quite easy because there's no shroud and about a 5" or so gap
> between the radiator and fender that just lets all kinds of fresh air in.)
> I want to set it farther back to get the warmer air? Or should I just
> forget about the mod all together? Hmmmmmm.
>
> --TIA, Nate
>
> >the fuel doesn't burn completely so it'll take more fuel to make the same
> >amount of power
> >Joe W.
> >87 Shelby Charger 13.9
> >98 Dakota 13.1
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: kbshadow <kbshadow@email.msn.com>
> >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Sent: Monday, November 08, 1999 6:54 PM
> >Subject: Re: DML: Re: Cold Vs. Warm Air
> >
> >
> >> How does cold air affect the MPG, I seem to get more power but a little
> >>less
> >>mileage.
> >>
> >>Bob
>
>
>
> =====
> Nate, Ogden UT
> 00 Dakota CC 4X4, LSD, 4.7L/287ci, Forest Green
> Extang BlackMax Tonneau
> "D2K"
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