90q timing q's?

Huw Powell human747 at attbi.com
Mon May 13 22:07:56 EDT 2002


> I disconnected the hose which connect to the air box
> from the engine, since it supplied hot air into the
> air box.

"warmer" air when it is below 40 degrees F at the flap, yes.  This
improves fuel economy and helps your engine warm up faster when it is
rather cold out.

> Then I made the flag open for always... It
> seems get a little hp.

I'm sure it did... (oooh, sarcasm - sorry about that!) At that point,
you should remove the flap and warm air hose, and drill extra holes in
the air box.

> >
> > > hi guys, i seem to have mae the 90q a bit more
> > lively, firstly i fitted a
> > > k+n ( i know everyones feelings on these....) and
> > junked the hot air flap
> > > thingy, that thing needs so much pressure to open
> >
> > that's all I wanted to comment on - those flaps are
> > supposed to "open"
> > to fresh air automatically.  They don;t take any
> > engine "pressure" to
> > open them if they are working right.  And, working
> > right, they will help
> > your engine warm up a little faster, and/or run
> > better when cold.

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