Re: 10v air filter upgrades?

[todd@qualmedoregon.com]

> >I'm looking to gain horsepower
> >(and, yes, to sound more "aggressive" under acceleration).
> >I'm especially interested in devising a custom setup with
> >a cone-type filter: what kind of ductwork can I use,
> >how would I attach it to the intake,
> >and where under the hood
> >is a good high-pressure spot to locate it?
> 
> 
> Again, good luck. You say you want high pressure, are you trying to effect
> some sort of "Ram-Air" set up? You'll have to re-engineer the injection
> system for that. What speed did you want that optimized for? You'll also
> want the lowest possible temperature. You're after density, remember?

Having it in the path of a "wind" of any kind would be nice, even
just a mild one; I'm thinking that behind the grille on the
passenger side or behind the grillework in the front bumper would
be decent places, not too close to the block, exhaust, or radiator.

> The stock set-up is pretty darn good. Perhaps not enough noise for you,
> though.
> 
> Have yet to see a _documented_ power increase on any of the filter set -ups.
> Perhaps K&N for economy of recyclability.

Yeah, I'm quite realistic about it: I realize I won't end up with
much (if any) more flow than using a K&N panel filter if I make
custom ductwork with a big cone on the end.  In fact, the power
increase will probably be mostly a placebo, and just sound faster.

> Stephen Bigelow