can I do this? will it work?
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can I do this? will it work?
I read a lot about the aftermarket air filter systems and was wondering.....Could I remove my existing factory type air filter element and put everything back to normal (sans filter) then drive my truck to see if the restrictive factory type filter is causing a noticeable reduction in power. I know I run the risk of sucking all manner of foreign objects into the motor, but assuming I'll take this risk of a few miles...will it work ??
I'm guessing it SHOULD work, but there always seems to be something I forgot about. Maybe a filter element is needed to produce laminar flow and insure proper swirl patterns are developed downstream so the intake functions at peak efficiency. I don't know....anybody ever tried it ???
OBTY...not sure if this subject breeches the rules on post in this forum. If so, sorry. (that's a legit "sorry" not a "too bad" "sorry".)
Thanks in advance,
Brian
I'm guessing it SHOULD work, but there always seems to be something I forgot about. Maybe a filter element is needed to produce laminar flow and insure proper swirl patterns are developed downstream so the intake functions at peak efficiency. I don't know....anybody ever tried it ???
OBTY...not sure if this subject breeches the rules on post in this forum. If so, sorry. (that's a legit "sorry" not a "too bad" "sorry".)
Thanks in advance,
Brian
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Ken is right. It isn't a good idea but if you want to do it wait until a day where it isn't windy and make sure to clean every grain of dirt out of you filter box and tube. You should be okay for a couple blastas down the road. If it is a dusty road forget it. One bug could cause you a lot of problems.
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Even without the filter you still have the restrictions of the air box and ducting.
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Thanks to you 3 for the response. I guess I'm just looking for a way to see how much difference one of the aftermarket kits would make, without spending the $250-$300 necessary to find out. I'm left wondering...why do the manufacturers go with "restrictive" air filters and plumbing to begin with. Seems like free-er (if that's a word) flowing stuff would be an easy way to provide instant (PUBLISHABLE) higher HP numbers, as well as maybe better EPA MPG numbers. Same thing goes for exhaust...why not a Dynomax type muffler from the factory? I know Ford has supposedly eeked out all they can on 87 Octane. But if we can do basic fuel flow and exhaust flow mods to get better performance, why doen's the manufacturer. Not just dealing with Ford trucks, but other vehicles as well ????
Thanks again,
Brian
Thanks again,
Brian
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I suspect the average car buyer wants a very quiet car and less restrictive mufflers generally are louder, though not greatly as Flowmaster 70 series shows. Mnfrs probably do benefit/cost and see that the expense of a quiet freer flowing muffler is not worth the cost to get the small increase in advertized hp, which they can probably get by dyno tricks anyway. In specialty markets, like the Mustang Cobra, of course I expect they are using a freer flowing and aggressive sonding exhaust.
Now for air intakes the same benefit/cost analysis may apply to a degree (like not use K&N-type filters). But probably, since the average person neglects the air intake to death, the thing is designed with durability in mind rather than performance? Again, while I haven't seen it, the Mustang Cobra probabl has a pretty free flowing intake.
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Now for air intakes the same benefit/cost analysis may apply to a degree (like not use K&N-type filters). But probably, since the average person neglects the air intake to death, the thing is designed with durability in mind rather than performance? Again, while I haven't seen it, the Mustang Cobra probabl has a pretty free flowing intake.
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