Yep, all those ocurred to me. It makes no sense to me to have a big,
hi-flow filter on there, and then CHOKE it with that canister and tiny
hose/bell. I'd rather keep the stock airbox and get a K&N drop-in. At
least that way I'm not dropping $175 to chock my $140 intake upgrade.
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> Take a close look at the Tony-D "Upgrade"...this is a joke!
>
> (1) The Canister covers the most important part of the cone filter. (Smoke
> tests prove that the Cone Filters highest flow point is at the first 4"
> closest to the intake tube...not the front.)
> (2) The Canister also covers the entire filter which doesn't allow any real
> airflow except for the 4" opening from the "Air Bell".
> (3) The Flex Hose is 4" but I've personally been able to place a 6" Dryer
> Duct Hose from the same opening to my filter. (No BIG performance gains
> whatsoever and the rain DOES get into the filter with this mod.)
> (4) Biggest problem is I DON'T see Tony's approval on this system. (And
> personally I think he should either request that his name be removed...or
> royalties be paid to him.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> At 10:33 AM 12/09/1999 -0500, you wrote:
> >I like the IP brand!!! Smart thinking on the upgraded version. Anodized?
> >canister and inlet for the front of your truck.....that's perfect and makes
> >better use of the ceramic coating on the tube.......less heating up of the
> >tube....I'd buy one if I wasn't turning my truck in soon!!
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