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C&C Chevy · 06-29-2003, 04:40 PM

As you can tell I'm messing around with the truck today.

Anyway, I was going to trim the air baffle. The part that connects the air tube to the radiator support. Anyone done this? I don't think that any water would make its way up the air tube. Do ya'll think it would help or hurt the most?

PHOENIX · 06-30-2003, 11:39 AM

I cut the block plate off and havent had any problems.
If you are going to do that you should remove the inner screen filter too (in the air cleaner).
Be ready to adjust your idle speed, removing the screen will increase idle around 100rpms.

I cut the block off plate and not long after we had a good rain storm. I drove all around, fish tailin and what not

Went home, pulled into the garage and shinned some light into the snorkle. Water only made it a few inches up into the snorkle. Not even half way up. I then pulled the snorkle and checked everything out. You shouldnt have any problems with water getting to the carb. But you should keep a good clean filter in the air cleaner if you remove the screen and block off plate.

Here is the only picture I have of the intake.

ocbaud · 06-30-2003, 11:42 AM

i'll trade you mine that is cut, for your uncut one

since i have an open element now, i dont need it cut open, so i have it taped off right now.

i have a 92mm fan grill over it that makes it look pretty nice also.

PHOENIX · 06-30-2003, 11:47 AM

Not a bad idea to trade someone, but they are cheap.
You can get a new one (from GM dealer) for around $9-10.
The snorkle is cheap too. I remember that I was suprised at the price, it was cheaper then I expected, but can not remember exactly what I paid.

ocbaud · 06-30-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
Not a bad idea to trade someone, but they are cheap.
You can get a new one (from GM dealer) for around $9-10.
The snorkle is cheap too. I remember that I was suprised at the price, it was cheaper then I expected, but can not remember exactly what I paid.

well it would be easy to trade with him cause i am ALWAYS in midwest city.

C&C Chevy · 06-30-2003, 05:01 PM

Sorry OC, already trimmed it before I read this.

Why don't you just leave it open? Could help decipate heat from city driving.

ocbaud · 07-01-2003, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C&C Chevy
Sorry OC, already trimmed it before I read this.

Why don't you just leave it open? Could help decipate heat from city driving.

or get the engine compartment VERY dirty

06-29-2003, 04:40 PM	#1
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Air baffle. As you can tell I'm messing around with the truck today. Anyway, I was going to trim the air baffle. The part that connects the air tube to the radiator support. Anyone done this? I don't think that any water would make its way up the air tube. Do ya'll think it would help or hurt the most? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

06-30-2003, 11:39 AM	#2
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I cut the block plate off and havent had any problems. If you are going to do that you should remove the inner screen filter too (in the air cleaner). Be ready to adjust your idle speed, removing the screen will increase idle around 100rpms. I cut the block off plate and not long after we had a good rain storm. I drove all around, fish tailin and what not Went home, pulled into the garage and shinned some light into the snorkle. Water only made it a few inches up into the snorkle. Not even half way up. I then pulled the snorkle and checked everything out. You shouldnt have any problems with water getting to the carb. But you should keep a good clean filter in the air cleaner if you remove the screen and block off plate. Here is the only picture I have of the intake. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-30-2003, 11:47 AM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Not a bad idea to trade someone, but they are cheap. You can get a new one (from GM dealer) for around $9-10. The snorkle is cheap too. I remember that I was suprised at the price, it was cheaper then I expected, but can not remember exactly what I paid. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-30-2003, 05:01 PM	#6
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Sorry OC, already trimmed it before I read this. Why don't you just leave it open? Could help decipate heat from city driving. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

06-30-2003, 11:42 AM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'll trade you mine that is cut, for your uncut one since i have an open element now, i dont need it cut open, so i have it taped off right now. i have a 92mm fan grill over it that makes it look pretty nice also.



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