[DeTomaso] Fw: QUESTION DOG BONE AIR CLEANER

[Will Demelo]

> My dogbone air-cleaner cost me 11 rwhp on my stroker. This is not because 
> of the lack of elements but because the top of the aircleaner housing sits 
> too close to the carb opening.
> There are a number of online sites that you can use to calculate the 
> element surface required for certain horsepower. The stock dogbone has 
> more than enough surface area to support 550fwhp.
> Will
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
> To: <clewis at dancemusic.net>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 12:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] QUESTION DOG BONE AIR CLEANER
>
>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/2/07 9 12 32, clewis at dancemusic.net writes:
>>
>>
>>> I have seen where people double up filter elements on both sides to
>>> increase the surface area and therfore air flow of this style of air 
>>> cleaner. What
>>> parts are need to do this? Does it require a longer bolt to hold the now
>>> wider air filter elements on? Where do you get the bolt and how much 
>>> longer
>>> should it be?
>>>
>>
>> The filter is readily available from K&N; chances are there is a part 
>> number
>> stamped into the edge of your existing filter, but if not you can take 
>> the
>> measurements and track it down that way.
>>
>> An appropriate length bolt (or stud) can be found in your local hardware
>> store.   Bring the old one with you, have a proper measurement in mind, 
>> go look
>> for the worker with the silver hair and he'll know right where you need 
>> to go to
>> find the replacements. :>)
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
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