Anyone tried a cold air intake setup on a carb motor , wouldnt be more efficient than all that hot air going in the air cleaner ? Run it down to the front where the stock intake holes are already there from the stock air cleaner setup . How about nice fresh cool air and more horsepower ? Any suggestions or where to find one , I have seen it done on old mustangs at car shows . Thanks .

 

Never seen it or tried it. I don't really believe all the hype about the CAI. I use a K&N round filter with the filter top and it works great. The fuel economy and power difference is noticeable.

 

The only thing is that you might be getting cooler air, but it's acting like a straw. You could try making one, I would try a ram air set up instead. You could also get air from thew cowl, just be careful when it rains, don't want hydrolock.

 

Here's a pic of the Ram Air I just installed. Here is a bit of info on water also...if pulling from the grille. This system was put to test in a Mustang mag and they picked up .2 tenths in the quarter. It uses a standard 14" base and filter. I opted for a 14 x 3 inch K&N with Moroso bases for mine.

We like to draw from behind the grill. It provides some protection & we still get the good cold high pressure stuff. Water is an issue if driving into a deep puddle. A solid column of water will hydro-lock a motor & cause severe damage. When running in the rain, the engine actually likes a little water, especially a high compression motor. The fact is that any car driving in the rain is getting a very "moist" source of air. Never an issue. The RAMAIRBOXis always higher than the intakes, therefore, the water that enters runs back out. Only absolute torrential conditions can become an issue. If you must push-on in a severe storm, pull over under & unattach the tubes from the RAMAIRBOX.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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Thanks.
Pierre Lafontaine
Air Inlet Systems

 

You can use the stock air filter set up with a extra snorkle from the junk yard to get the same effect for a lot less.They do look custom though.I should talk,I went the Ram Aim Box set up,3' tubes.Gets alot of fresh air.

 

It's adds to the look for sure. I don't know if you would get the same effect due to the shape and design of the box, but you would get fresh air.

 

seems like a waste to have to unhook it to drive in a storm.

 

I like how you insulated the engine compartment and hood . Thanks for all replys . I like the ram air . I s there noticeable horsepower with ram air compared to 14" aftermarket air cleaner ? Im in cali so that usually is not a problem with storms . Today is 85 .

 

You don't have to, just they say you can if you are worried about it. And it only rains how many days a year. There are other options. This is just if you want to pull air from the grille, a.k.a. Ford Thunderbolt style.

 

I was looking all over for the thread I linked to when you first posted this and couldn't find it. Then Recoil posted to the wheels thread and there was the guy's user name I'd been looking for so I looked at all the thread he had posted to because I knew there weren't many but any way he has a set up from spectre on his truck.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...arburetor.html

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AaKnfjRMU

Here is my truck with cold air hooked up T-Bolt style.

 

My 77 has factory cold air intake with a molded plastic scoop going to the radiator support, before I replaced the flex tube and after I could tell a marked difference in the performance and fuel mileage both for the better.





I recently put headers on and thought now that Effy can exhale better why not help with that breath in. So here is my dual snorkel intake,



this setup could be found on late 60s and early 70s HiPo cars. I only have one side of the cold air hooked up because there is no plastic scoop for the drivers side. I plan to move the voltage regulator down and put new cold air intakes in this spot on the left and right sides. Keep in mind that you're engine still needs warm air for... well warming up, so be sure you hook up your vacuum lined to the T-Stat in the air cleaner and to the valve that switches from cold air to engine compartment air.

By the way after I set up my dual cold air system I will be selling the factory single cold air intake, just look at your radiator support it will have to holes for it there, see this is not a new trend Ford has been doing it for years.

Regards
Shaun & Effy

 

Hey bullrtt390 I love your truck

 

That's the first time I have ever seen that plastic piece for the radiator support. It is too bad there isn't one for the driver's side.

Josh

 

First time? I've never seen one without, and I have owned over 20.

The flex hose are usually rotted out or torn out after 30+ years.

Effy, that's not a complete pre-heater setup. You need the metal flex hose from the bottom flange to the passenger side shroud so warm air can enter the snorkel.

Caution: More often than not, the vacuum motor and the bi-metallic sensor in the lid have bit the dust a long time ago. You need to find out if they are opreational and make sure you aren't sucking in the stuffy warm air all the times.