crash712us
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Thats a major motivator in doing. If I gain 2 10th's of a second in doing this could put very very close to 11's. And if ideal conditions can be had, just maybe a 11. Now that would be the icing on the cake!
Sealing Airaid Intake (Take 2) Comparison Modded K&N vs Stock VS Modded Airaid
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boostedflex
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Great work ShoBoat!!!
I was going though my slips for the last year. For those of you clinging on to your K&N Typhoon (or other CAI like it), here is the time slip data from May 10th of this year. Same mods on the car. The only difference was, running the K&N Typhoon and DA it was -76. That's right negative 76, the runs that I did the Airaid test was at 1700 DA.
Run Data
May 10th Aug 8th
60 1.876 1.873
330 5.343 5.327
1/8 8.247 8.221
MPH 85.07 85.37
1000 10.734 10.732
1/4 12.834 12.803
MPH 108.59 110.48
So there you have it. If I was running the Modded Airaid that day, in theory I should have been able to get a low 12.5. My best run of that night was 12.737.
Run Data
May 10th Aug 8th
60 1.876 1.873
330 5.343 5.327
1/8 8.247 8.221
MPH 85.07 85.37
1000 10.734 10.732
1/4 12.834 12.803
MPH 108.59 110.48
So there you have it. If I was running the Modded Airaid that day, in theory I should have been able to get a low 12.5. My best run of that night was 12.737.
PokerMunkee
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ShoBoat,
What's your complete list of mods, which tune?
What's your complete list of mods, which tune?
Awesome, cause I wont purchase one until they fix the issue. I'm not going to buy something I have to modify to make work correctly.ShoBoat said:
I'd be even happier if they punched a whole in the side of the box and added a flex pipe to go into the wheel well. I'd also understand a higher price if they did that.
I thoroughly plan on dynoing the typhoon so I can invoke their performance guarantee. A $212.00 paperweight is unacceptable.
FoMoCoSHO said:
I completely agree, I will also be contacting K&N. You don't really need a dyno to prove it. The track results from my previous tests prove that it doesn't work. The stock box makes more power period. To Airaid's credit it was a sound design. I made it work really well with $10 worth of added "stuff". Let's take a look at what I had to do to the K&N to make it work almost as well as the stock box. I built an extension to the heat shield. Cost was $50.00 plus my time to fab and test it. I was quoted $100.00 to get it ceramic coated to try to stave off the terrible heat soak from that stupid aluminum pipe. The angle and placement of the filter made it almost impossible to build a completely sealed enclosure. So paper weight it is....
I am not entirely sure that an additional air source is necessary. The OE location is in front of the AC and rad. Can't get cooler than that. I also believe that the opening is sufficient for at least my mod level. Now Mikes ride will need more air at 600hp.
And lastly Airaid is supposed to Send me a new weatherstrip that is taller. I am doubtful that it will perform as well as my design. Rubber isn't nearly as flexible as the foam that I used. Creating a nearly perfect seal. But hey you never know. I'll report back on that one once I get the new strip.
crash712us
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Well how's this for quick. Didn't do anything with the seal yet as I am at my vacation property. And I would like to find a seal that's more automotive type gasket material if possible. But I got the insulating done. Haven't driven since installing, cause like I said I am at my vacation property usually don't do much driving when we are here. But should have some results soon when I drive back home.
crash712us said:Well how's this for quick. Didn't do anything with the seal yet as I am at my vacation property. And I would like to find a seal that's more automotive type gasket material if possible. But I got the insulating done. Haven't driven since installing, cause like I said I am at my vacation property usually don't do much driving when we are here. But should have some results soon when I drive back home.
When looking for your new weatherstrip, keep in mind that in some places the gap is over 1.5 inches. I have a total of 1 and 3/4 inches with the D style which is 3/4 inch and the foam at 1 inch.
crash712us
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Wow I wish I would have known this earlier. As I may raise the over all height of the tub. By welding some more abs plastic to it. Well if that even would work, seen a video on welding plastic. Looks pretty simple. But I know this mod works, cause my drive here is 3 1/2 hrs and while cruising on freeway for that long under hood temps stay ambient or below. And would explain when I flat foot the car accelerates crazy fast! No keep in mind I have a heavy foot and no stranger to speed. But I tell you it's a notable difference in the performance. To make you say holy hell!!! That's fast!!! Hope to get to the track soon and clock the differences. Heck I am think of stripping the interior to set and new low for myself. Lol!
And we thought this guy's car was fast. I see it's just natural to be fast in crash land.crash712us said:Well how's this for quick. Didn't do anything with the seal yet as I am at my vacation property. And I would like to find a seal that's more automotive type gasket material if possible. But I got the insulating done. Haven't driven since installing, cause like I said I am at my vacation property usually don't do much driving when we are here. But should have some results soon when I drive back home.
Good November temps and I'm thinking 11's!!!!