[DeTomaso] Carb Inlet

[Will Kooiman]

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On 4/13/14 5:05 PM, "John Taphorn" <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com> wrote:

>Space City members have run dyno comparisons with the dogbone twice.
>
>Once on my 408 where the dogbone without a spacer was 10HP down as
>compared to running no aircleaner on an engine dynometer.
>
>The 2nd test was on a chassis dyno using Gray Gregory's car with a 377
>Cleveland. The dogbone showed one horsepower more than without it.  We
>attributed the increase to within the margin of error.  He used no
>spacer and a single element on both sides.
>
>I believe some deeper testing was done a couple years back where an
>individual varied the height of the spacer under the dogbone.  If I
>recall correctly, a 1.5" worked best with no additional gains beyond.
>Anyone recall the specifics?
>
>As seen in the pic, I now run the dogbone with four K&N airfilter
>elements and a 2" spacer on top of a strip dominator.  It does not block
>my view out the rear as I look out over the top of it.
>
>JT
>
>
>On 4/13/2014 1:14 PM, Charles Engles wrote:
>> Dear Stephen,
>>
>>
>>                This supports Mike's response.  I seem to recall dyno
>>results
>> over the years that support the "dogbone" air cleaner mount 1) reduces
>>HP;
>> 2) doesn't change HP much and 3) increases HP.
>>
>>               IIRC the Space City Panteras had a dyno day where their
>>tests
>> showed a substantial benefit with the dogbone.  Unfortunately, I don't
>>see
>> that on their website tech section.
>>
>>               If you were able to borrow one and if you're going to
>>dyno the
>> engine, then you could do the experiment yourself.
>>
>>
>>                                  Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Stephen
>> Nelson
>> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 12:06 PM
>> To: detomaso at poca.com
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Carb Inlet
>>
>> 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?
>>
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