dumb question, but it looks like the bottom of this filter is the same exact size as the bottom of the intake it came with (where it attaches to the throttle body). They attach to each other the same way the intake attaches to the throttle body ... would it be possible to just attach the filter directly to the throttle body and get rid of the extra piping (ie- less resistance to the air travel) or is that retarded for some reason?
just thought of something ... the sensor. @!#$.
i think the filter would hit the hood when trying to close it
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You might be right ... just to clarify, I have a 2200 OHV. The throttle body (I think) is a little lower than on some other models
well i think u might be right about less air travel and all but i think it might be a trade off for throttle response over top end power...short ram CAI/ram air CAI .... i think ud get a little better throtle response no doubt but im not sure cuz i think ud loose alot top end potential..
Why would it cost top end potential though? You figure the strain of getting the air through the filter is the same ... just without the extra travel length? I don't know tho
eitehr way it wouldent work 1 u need the sensor not ony for it to run right but also for inspection, 2 you wouldent be able to close the hood & 3 the piping isn't just there for nothing. the tube serves a purpose to draw colder air that what the stock box could and also a faster air flow due to it not bending so havign to go through soo much uneeded crap and also if u have a 22ohv ur header woud be right below the ilter so u would be sucking in the heat of the header it's your car do what you want but tryin to take shortcuts liek this one could only end in disaster.
Thnx for the response, Jeff. Just to clarify, I'm not looking to take any shortcuts as I do have the entire intake sitting here that I just bought ... I was just curious about it as I was looking over the thing.
I'm not very familiar with the 22ohv, but cars that use a MAF sensor need linear air flow over the sensor to read properly. The intake duct work allows the air to get going straight.
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The intake velocity, speed of the moving air, helps to scavange out the exhaust gasses that remain in the cylinders, and it helps to mix the fuel better for detonation. Removing the intake completely will result in very poor performance, not only top end, but bottom end too. Intake design is a science, which is why a true performance intake that is engineered to give power (and not really available for our cars), can cost upwards of $300. Take a look at the K&N product line once...
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ahh ok, so removing the tube actually hurts intake velocity. I was thinking it would help due to less travel etc. Makes sense now.
