Restricting Airflow a Positive Thing?
Ok here goes my question,
most people want more airflow to their engines, what if you had too much cfm's for your carburated engine. Could you restrict air flow by simply putting on one of those thin tiny air cleaners then re adjust air fuel mixture?
situation: dual quad induction on SBC 350/w two 450 cfm carbs.
What are the pros and cons of using these tiny airchoking filters in this situation? could it benifit this one? thanks
Mike...
Re: Restricting Airflow a Positive Thing?
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Originally posted by Gyva
Ok here goes my question,
most people want more airflow to their engines, what if you had too much cfm's for your carburated engine. Could you restrict air flow by simply putting on one of those thin tiny air cleaners then re adjust air fuel mixture?
situation: dual quad induction on SBC 350/w two 450 cfm carbs.
What are the pros and cons of using these tiny airchoking filters in this situation? could it benifit this one? thanks
Mike...
When you say "tiny airchoking fliters" are you refering to the diameter or just the height of the filter? If it's the diameter, I'm gonna thump you with a large crescent wrench..... Diameter has NOTHING to do with the airflow, however the height (or thinckness) does. Too thin of a filter can limit airflow but will only cause the carb to run even RICHER. If it's that restrictive, then you may have problems getting it to lean out again. Definately NOT a solution for your problem.
Like the others are saying, maybe you should get a few of those Performance Books they sell at local speed shops and read a few on engine building and induction systems to better understand what you're about to get into.