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C-10volvo · 12-03-2003, 11:28 PM

ive seen many trucks with this "mod" and was wondering what it really other than add noise. it would seem that you would lose hp due to heated air from the engine. also would this mess up the engine at all? ive done it once and it sound half way between a rice rocket and a v-8. can anyone give me some feedback

Low87 · 12-03-2003, 11:45 PM

I did that for years, never saw ANY difference, not even noise (that's the first time I've heard of that too).

Jonboy · 12-04-2003, 12:10 AM

if you live in a cooler climate, it will make for hard(er) starting on cool mornings.

Destructo · 12-04-2003, 12:20 AM

I run a 14x4" open element cleaner and my truck starts right up in the mornings when its below freezing out, long as your choke is working it shouldn't matter. Might make a difference after its running in how quick it warms up though. Flipping the air lid supposedly can help you gain a couple HP, but i'm not sure it really works, not enough to notice a real difference on the street anyway, you get cool air through the snorkle so it seems you have to weigh hot air and more flow or cool air and less flow hehe

**old Rusty C10** · 12-04-2003, 12:38 AM

when i was a kid we used to do that cause the motor would be louder when ya oepned all four barrells on the carb

.38 special · 12-04-2003, 12:40 AM

I did that to my old 93 when I was in high school, before I knew better. If you want more air, just go with the old edelbrock chromie. I'm gonna send you a pm about the s4.

C-10volvo · 12-04-2003, 01:22 AM

pm sent

78' Silverado · 12-04-2003, 02:48 AM

Yea, I did that for a lil while...Didnt rly do nothing. My belts were so loud anyways...I couldnt even hear it lol.

*1FaastC10* · 12-04-2003, 08:51 AM

you'll think you have more power...

LOHRTBT · 12-04-2003, 11:06 AM

Just go buy a K&N and new holder.

C-10volvo · 12-04-2003, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Just go buy a K&N and new holder.

i still have the AIR system and whatnot still hooked up and i need to pass deq here. will a new holder mess with that? i already have k&n

rays68 · 12-04-2003, 01:32 PM

dont really notice the extra hp but do notice the change in gas mileage before fliping the cover over was filling up every 4 days now its every 6 days

gldevall · 12-04-2003, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C-10volvo

i still have the AIR system and whatnot still hooked up and i need to pass deq here. will a new holder mess with that? i already have k&n

Just save it and when it comes time for inspection, just swap it back.

.38 special · 12-05-2003, 12:41 AM

Volvo,
Sent you another PM.

12-03-2003, 11:28 PM	#1
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	flip the air cleaner cover? ive seen many trucks with this "mod" and was wondering what it really other than add noise. it would seem that you would lose hp due to heated air from the engine. also would this mess up the engine at all? ive done it once and it sound half way between a rice rocket and a v-8. can anyone give me some feedback __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

12-03-2003, 11:45 PM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I did that for years, never saw ANY difference, not even noise (that's the first time I've heard of that too). __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

12-04-2003, 12:10 AM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	if you live in a cooler climate, it will make for hard(er) starting on cool mornings. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-04-2003, 12:38 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	when i was a kid we used to do that cause the motor would be louder when ya oepned all four barrells on the carb __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-04-2003, 12:40 AM	#6
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	I did that to my old 93 when I was in high school, before I knew better. If you want more air, just go with the old edelbrock chromie. I'm gonna send you a pm about the s4. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

12-04-2003, 12:20 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I run a 14x4" open element cleaner and my truck starts right up in the mornings when its below freezing out, long as your choke is working it shouldn't matter. Might make a difference after its running in how quick it warms up though. Flipping the air lid supposedly can help you gain a couple HP, but i'm not sure it really works, not enough to notice a real difference on the street anyway, you get cool air through the snorkle so it seems you have to weigh hot air and more flow or cool air and less flow hehe

12-04-2003, 01:22 AM	#7
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	pm sent __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

12-04-2003, 02:48 AM	#8
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	Yea, I did that for a lil while...Didnt rly do nothing. My belts were so loud anyways...I couldnt even hear it lol. __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

12-04-2003, 08:51 AM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	you'll think you have more power...

12-04-2003, 11:06 AM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Just go buy a K&N and new holder. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-04-2003, 01:32 PM	#12
rays68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 131	dont really notice the extra hp but do notice the change in gas mileage before fliping the cover over was filling up every 4 days now its every 6 days

12-05-2003, 12:41 AM	#14
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Volvo, Sent you another PM. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal



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