So, i have been reading in other forums about people adding air intakes for their 4-tecs.
It has got me wondering, how does air get into the engine compartment? I mean, on my SK, I don't see any intake areas, except maybe 1 plastic cover. The one on the other side is where the blower is hooked up. The hood has a rubber gasket, and usually a tray installed, so that isn't useful.
Would trying to get more "fresh" air into the engine bay be any benefit? I mean, it can't hurt, right?
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Posted 09 May 2009 - 09:24 PM
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Posted 11 May 2009 - 06:05 PM
It definitely couldn't hurt.
On our 180 Challenger there are vents on the side that allow air to be pushed into the engine compartment.
On our 180 Challenger there are vents on the side that allow air to be pushed into the engine compartment.
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 10:03 PM
It definitely couldn't hurt.
On our 180 Challenger there are vents on the side that allow air to be pushed into the engine compartment.
actually some people use a water proof air filter and hook up directly to the vent to get a cold air intake.
The colder the air coming in the better.
Thats what the intercooler part of the super charged inter cooled boats do. cool the intake air.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 11:56 PM
A: The intake vent is outside of the rubber gasket.
B: Connecting the engine air intake directly to the vent is OK if you plan to run the bilge blower all the time. Without the engine drawing air from inside the engine compartment, a dangerous level of gasoline vapors could build, thus the design.
B: Connecting the engine air intake directly to the vent is OK if you plan to run the bilge blower all the time. Without the engine drawing air from inside the engine compartment, a dangerous level of gasoline vapors could build, thus the design.
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Posted 15 October 2009 - 11:35 AM
A: The intake vent is outside of the rubber gasket.
B: Connecting the engine air intake directly to the vent is OK if you plan to run the bilge blower all the time. Without the engine drawing air from inside the engine compartment, a dangerous level of gasoline vapors could build, thus the design.
I believe this is excellant advice
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