kelleyperformance Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 i dunno about you all, but i usually dont drive my truck without headlights with the hood open.... well, not on purpose at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk06Limited Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) the headlight was left on too, the blowers were faced in a way that would simulate the air flow if you were driving, just facing the fron tof the truck Still seems like open element has the advantage here. Regardless of the airflow, the hood is open and a lot more under-hood hot air is escaping as a result. Would think this has an influence on both heat soak to the pipes and ambient air temp in general in or around the filter element. The benefit of a enclosed filter is that when the hood is closed, it's not sucking up the trapped hot air which is the disadvantage of open element - the test negates that. Not attacking the test, just want to discuss this possibility. Edited May 7, 2008 by Blk06Limited (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 that seems to answer why the open element intakes did better lol lol. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 like i have said before when reynaldo logged my IAT they were still lower then the Volant that was tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Still seems like open element has the advantage here. Regardless of the airflow, the hood is open and a lot more under-hood hot air is escaping as a result. Would think this has an influence on both heat soak to the pipes and ambient air temp in general in or around the filter element. The benefit of a enclosed filter is that when the hood is closed, it's not sucking up the trapped hot air which is the disadvantage of open element - the test negates that.Not attacking the test, just want to discuss this possibility. well thats the theory behind the closed box type, but its not as dramatic as it might seem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt_track_racer_81 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 i dunno about you all, but i usually dont drive my truck without headlights with the hood open.... well, not on purpose at least i dunno bout you all but i dont think im gonna be scared of the next truck i race with an aem, K&N, or whatever it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 i dunno bout you all but i dont think im gonna be scared of the next truck i race with an aem, K&N, or whatever it is me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 i dunno bout you all but i dont think im gonna be scared of the next truck i race with an aem, K&N, or whatever it is lol. I am alittle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Still seems like open element has the advantage here. Regardless of the airflow, the hood is open and a lot more under-hood hot air is escaping as a result. Would think this has an influence on both heat soak to the pipes and ambient air temp in general in or around the filter element. The benefit of a enclosed filter is that when the hood is closed, it's not sucking up the trapped hot air which is the disadvantage of open element - the test negates that. Not attacking the test, just want to discuss this possibility. quick note, if he motor was completely sealed then a close box intake would serve its purpose now because the engine bay is completely open underneath there is no hot air to trapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquenciocha Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) I love reading how everyone who has a close box system is getting upset. You all bought the system well knowingly that you are getting air from one location. With the open system, it's going to get air anyway and anywhere it can. If anything we were at a disadvantage because air isn't being forced in through the front and around the headlights. Yes, air comes in from the front and helps circulate the air in the box. Now I'm sure the hood being open helped a little but probably not much. Nothing beats air being forced in at 50+mph. You don't believe me... check out this pic from the CAI thread. My thanks go out to 12'SROCK and everyone who sacrificed their time, intakes and most importantly their trucks for this experiment. I'm sure it was a fun weekend. Edited May 7, 2008 by 918SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkarma Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 quick note, if he motor was completely sealed then a close box intake would serve its purpose now because the engine bay is completely open underneath there is no hot air to trapped. +1 to that. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, ya just gotta love the looks and sound of a 4 inch intake tube Kinda reminds me of Al Bundy's toilet "careful kid, it'l suck your arm right off" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 ...hence the reason I use a closed box system with the fender cut and fiberglassed to match the entire side of the box. The stock opening on the fender is marginal at best for a "cold air" uptake. I did testing with the lid removed form the Volant and with no filter. IAT's climed to the amount of 40*F without the lid in my application. Good stuff guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Dang it, you're going to have to do it all over again with my home made intake to see where I rank. Sorry everyone, for making this entire thread a waste of your time. Let me know when you can do it again and I'll send it to you 12'sROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 no the one that had the higest IAT was the K&N and the lowest was the AEM. BTW CAI DATA HAS BEEN POSTED ALREADY. . . .. I must be asleep this morning. Where exactly is this data now posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I must be asleep this morning. Where exactly is this data now posted? its not showing up under new post??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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