[V8] Exhaust note

[Ed Kellock]

That's an entirely different kettle of fish.



On 5/2/08, Coleman, David <David.Coleman at blackrock.com> wrote:
> Then why are those blasted inlet trumpets for each snorkel such flimsy
> and ill-fitting pieces of crap?
>
> -davec.
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On
> Behalf Of
> > 32VQUATTRO
> > Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:12 PM
> > To: dsaad at icehouse.net; cobram at juno.com
> > Cc: v8 at audifans.com
> > Subject: Re: [V8] Exhaust note
> >
> > Before you all go disconnecting your intake cover and snorkels, be
> mindful
> > that the stock setup is as close as it gets to a cold air induction
> system
> > for our cars. The double walled, insulated snorkels keep the heat
> these
> > engines make, out of the induction system. Although it may sound cool,
> your
> > probably losing a few ponies on a good summers day.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <cobram at juno.com>
> > To: <dsaad at icehouse.net>
> > Cc: <v8 at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:14 AM
> > Subject: Re: [V8] Exhaust note
> >
> >
> > >I haven't run an air intake housing in over a decade.  The filter
> stays
> > > in place without it, and after my U-V8Q incident I prefer the intake
> as
> > > far above the "water line" as possible too.  Mileage does suffer,
> but
> > > only due to uncontrollable foot to throttle application.  Worth
> every
> > > penny to me, YMMV of course.
> > >
> > > BCNU,
> > > http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> > > "In my many years I have come to a conclusion
> > > that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm,
> > > and three or more is a congress."
> > >
> > > Dave Saad <dsaad at icehouse.net> writes:
> > >> To tell the truth, I usually don't want to hear the exhaust noise
> on
> > >>
> > >> any car that I have to drive for more than 30 seconds. Induction
> > >> noise on the other hand - there is nothing like the wild scream
> > >> these
> > >> engines make with an un-muffled intake.  I am sure you could suck
> > >> squirrels right out of the trees at 6K RPM.  Even better than
> taking
> > >>
> > >> the air cleaner off Dads 1968 GMC pickup when I was a kid.  Boy -
> > >> that brings back memories. Like commonly going through 10 gallons
> of
> > >>
> > >> gas in one night. I have to admit, a 327 with a Rochester
> > >> "quadrapig"
> > >> carb and "three on the tree" transmission was almost all you needed
> > >>
> > >> for some big fun!! (just add beer and girl, or just beer)
> > >>
> > >> Last summer when I rebuilt my motor, I did take it out for a short
> > >>
> > >> drive with just the headers and no air cleaner.  The neighbors
> > >> weren't that impressed but I sure had fun :-)
> > >>
> > >> Dave
> > >>
> > > Mike Del Tergo wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> > Lots of past discussion on what pipes to run.  Anyone ever run
> > >> > without their air cleaner cover?
> > >> > Had to make a quick run with mine off as I was in the middle of
> an
> > >>
> > >> > air filter swap when I was called out.
> > >> > That is a great noise when stomped  on and no cover!
> > >
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