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Topic: OFF THE WALL???
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-14-2005 02:01 AM
 
I am wondering, can I install a cold air intake on my carb??? My Edelbrock filter is the sponge type, and I think the car is hurting for air. Thanks for any replies.------------------
William 68 Coupe
289
Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
"Restomod in Progress" Good friends are hard to find, even harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
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Mike W
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: CA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-14-2005 04:58 AM
I did that years ago.  I used the stock air cleaner and soldered a couple of round tubes to it and ran large hose to the radiator support to a couple more tubes. It looked cool but I don't think it did much. I am amazed at how much free time I had when I was younger.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-14-2005 05:00 AM
Thanks Mike, I was thinking of getting a set-up if it would let it breathe better.------------------
William 68 Coupe
289
Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
"Restomod in Progress" Good friends are hard to find, even harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 08-14-2005 09:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
Thanks Mike, I was thinking of getting a set-up if it would let it breathe better.
William,
If you want it to breath better, think about investing in a K&N air cleaner, not cheap but highly recommended. I have an oval one on my 408 and no problems getting air. PLUS, it's polished aluminum with flames etched in it that I powder coated red for the WOW factor.  Ernie
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Red Fire Clearcoat 65 Fastback, 408W. AFR Heads, Hooker SuperComp Headers, 292H Cam. 750 Holley, 4 Speed, 9" Posi Rear End
Ekbeanctr@Hotmail.com
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/801279/1
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-14-2005 12:02 PM
Coop what kind of hood setup do you have?I've heard of good results with these products http://www.ramairbox.com/ if you aren't running a scoop.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1813
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 08-14-2005 01:13 PM
Waaaaay back when I spent the summer drag racing, I experimented with little thing and cold air was one. I had a 1969 Cyclone with a 428CJ with ram air. I had an extra seal for the air cleaner so I attached it to the base and sealed it to the hood without the lid in place. The carb could only pull in cold air through the scoop then. I think I picked up about a tenth.........I got married, got stupid and sold the car. You could always get one of the all aluminum 5.0GT dual snorkel air cleaners and route the lhoses to the core support or under the bumper. Tracy
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-14-2005 02:06 PM
"I got married, got stupid and sold the car." Dang does that happen to every one?Cold air is GOOD!!! ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-14-2005 02:35 PM
Thanks everyone! I do like your set-up Ernie, and I like K&N products too. I'll see what I can find. Thanks again. ------------------
William 68 Coupe
289
Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
"Restomod in Progress" Good friends are hard to find, even harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-14-2005 02:41 PM
This would be the cheapest way to go.  quote:
Originally posted by DidgeyTrucker:
You could always get one of the all aluminum 5.0GT dual snorkel air cleaners and route the lhoses to the core support or under the bumper.Tracy
These make it easy and look great. 
quote:
Originally posted by mustangboy:
Coop what kind of hood setup do you have?I've heard of good results with these products http://www.ramairbox.com/ if you aren't running a scoop.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-14-2005 07:31 PM
The 5.0 aircleaner won't fit on the old mustangs.The snorkels are too wide and hit against the shock towers.I've already tried that one.Look in my pics for my patented turkey pan ram air setup ------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-14-2005 11:24 PM
William,I have seen the ram air box that has been mentioned. I have also see a couple of home make versions. I will see if I can find the article that I have on it somewhere. This guy made his own and it worked well. Shaved some time off the quarter mile as well. There is also a article from mustangs and fords that talks about the 'ram' air set up that we are talking about. Each time with the ram the car they used ran faster. Here is a article on it
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/1999/12/ramairbox/index.shtml and a article on a home made set up:
http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/hmramair.htm hope it helps. I will have such a set up if I stay carbed. You don't have a extra 302 sitting around do you? Richard. [This message has been edited by rmousir (edited 08-14-2005).] [This message has been edited by rmousir (edited 08-14-2005).]
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-15-2005 12:15 PM
Thanks everyone. I am running a stock hood Will. Richard, thanks for the links, and sorry, but no 302's handy.------------------
William 68 Coupe
289
Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
"Restomod in Progress" Good friends are hard to find, even harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
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grego37
Gearhead Posts: 411
From: los angeles,CA,USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 08-15-2005 12:29 PM
what ever you do , get rid of that sponge/foam type filter.
14" round with drop base and a K&N element .
you SHOULD be able to fit a 3" thick filter.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-15-2005 02:04 PM
Thanks Greg, I'm thinking I should go Ernie's route, and get some flames going.
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grego37
Gearhead Posts: 411
From: los angeles,CA,USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 08-16-2005 10:54 AM
flames are hot!
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