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Old 03-06-2008, 01:55 AM   #21
kevinr1970
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Re: New (old) member here,showing off my 84 Silverado SWB

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Originally Posted by gchemist View Post

The air to fuel ratio was is of whack. I tuned the carb to max vacuum. The 3" small air filter did not supply enough air for fuel ratio at high RPMs. Measure a stock air filter. How big is it? GM engineers got that one right.
I am not arguing at all because, aren't you some sort of scientist (not just the mad variety either)?
But my question is, if you compare the volume or air allowed on the aftermarket 2"(?) air filter vs. pulling the air through the stock air cleaner housing (oblong 4" wide opening), wouldn't it be less restrictive? Even if the filter itself is 4" tall it can only pull so much air. Right?

To the original poster, NICE TRUCK! Even if the paint job might not be the best, I bet it looks great from 10 feet. And 99% of the time thats all you need.
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