[DeTomaso] Carb Inlet

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/13/14 10 07 7, steve at snclocks.com writes:


> I am still waiting time on the dyno, so engine is pretty much on hold for
> 5332.  But, am thinking ahead to when I will need to put on an air 
> cleaner.
> I have seen several engines with an inlet to the carb that splits in two 
> and
> mounts the air cleaners to either side of the carb.  Any comments on the
> performance of such a set-up, or recommendations for a better setup?
> 

>>>Originally made by B&M, that air cleaner setup is now marketed both by 
Holley and Weiand, called "Hi-Tek"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Holley-Hi-Tek-Aluminum-K-N-Style-Air-Cleaner-18-
x-8-x-3-Tall-5-1-8-Neck-/380882361329

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weiand-64280-Hi-Tek-Air-Cleaner-/360886171328

Some have reported fairly pronounced power losses on the dyno with this 
setup due to its low height, and claim that a spacer between the underside of 
the air cleaner body and the carb helps matters.   Others have tested versus 
an open carb and found no difference at all?

So, clearly YMMV....

Mike
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   In a message dated 4/13/14 10 07 7, steve at snclocks.com writes:

     I am still waiting time on the dyno, so engine is pretty much on
     hold for
     5332.  But, am thinking ahead to when I will need to put on an air
     cleaner.
     I have seen several engines with an inlet to the carb that splits in
     two and
     mounts the air cleaners to either side of the carb.  Any comments on
     the
     performance of such a set-up, or recommendations for a better setup?

   >>>Originally made by B&M, that air cleaner setup is now marketed both
   by Holley and Weiand, called "Hi-Tek"
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Holley-Hi-Tek-Aluminum-K-N-Style-Air-Cleane
   r-18-x-8-x-3-Tall-5-1-8-Neck-/380882361329
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weiand-64280-Hi-Tek-Air-Cleaner-/360886171328
   Some have reported fairly pronounced power losses on the dyno with this
   setup due to its low height, and claim that a spacer between the
   underside of the air cleaner body and the carb helps matters.  Others
   have tested versus an open carb and found no difference at all?
   So, clearly YMMV....
   Mike