[DML] Re: Engine Coversions and Forgotten Sports Cars

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

The only item that restricts your air intake is a dirty air filter. Try this
test. Do a 1/4 mile or 0-60 run with the air filter in place, than take the
entire air filter box off the car and repeat the test. You will experience
virtually
no difference in performance.

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----- Original Message -----
From: David Jacobs (NEC) <v-davidj@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 2:42 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Coversions and Forgotten Sports Cars


> One quick way, I would think, to improve horse power on the spot would be
to
> remove the stock air intake
> and replace it with something that allows it to breathe. The stock filter
> casing chokes the car. Take that
> plastic contraption off, and I'll bet you will see some improvement.
>
> The only problem is the small space between the top of the engine and the
> engine cover, which doesn't
> allow for much room for an aftermarket filter casing. I was thinking
about
> cutting a hole through the engine
> cover, however, that adds the problem of water possibly getting into the
> intake. That is just one idea.
> I am currently looking at several alternatives.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave