What are your thoughts?....

[Rashman]

Hey guys,

I have a couple of spare air intake boxes for my 63 engine.

I was looking at the inside of the top boxes and had a look at the design and black funnel that is in there.

So I had a little mess about with it.

It seemed to me that the back plastic component could be quite restrictive, regarding the volume/ direction that the air was being sucked.

So I removed the black plastic piece to see how it would be without it.

What are your thoughts?

Is it possible that air could be sucked through the filter in a more broad manner?

Removing the black plastic piece does not effect the structure of the air box at all, and would still be sealed when bolted in place.

But could the efficiency of the air induction be effected after the funnel design is removed.. causing turbulent air perhaps?

 

[Rashman]

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[Dieselman]

It absolutely needs the funnel there for a smooth airflow.

 

[Rashman]

It absolutely needs the funnel there for a smooth airflow.

Hey Dieselman

Yeah, I was thinking that there was a good reason for it being in there - just wondered whether it would still work well without it.

 

[Dieselman]

It will work, just not as well.

Either measure the pressure drop over the filter box or meter the MAF at a set high revs to see if air-flow has increased or decreased.
It will have decreased.

 

[Rashman]

It will work, just not as well.

Either measure the pressure drop over the filter box or meter the MAF at a set high revs to see if air-flow has increased or decreased.
It will have decreased.

I'm with you.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Dieselman]

Have a read, especially part 4

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[Rashman]

Have a read, especially part 4

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Very interesting reading...

Thanks buddy

 

[Simon_M]

Funnily enough I had mine off this morning Rash to change the filters. Mercedes wouldn't put it on without good reason.

As DM says, I presume they are to smooth the airflow over the MAF.

S

 

[Rashman]

Funnily enough I had mine off this morning Rash to change the filters. Mercedes wouldn't put it on without good reason.

As DM says, I presume they are to smooth the airflow over the MAF.

S

Hey buddy, hope you are well

Yes, I figured there was good reason for them being there.

Just thought I'd post up some pictures and gets some thoughts on it.

I have spare air boxes so I was able to mess around with one without disturbing my car.

Hope to see you later Simon.