Guys I'm thinking of building a cold air box w/ snorkel or whatever its called.. Just wondering if any one had any pics or ideas on how to go about this?? It will have to clear a stock 64 hood on top of a air gap intake and a deamon 750?? Is this a dumb idea or not?? Ill get some of my aluminum friends to help fab maybe..

Brian

Here is the slickist setup I've seen. Came from the factory on some racing Chevelles in the 60's.

http://cochise.uia.net/pkelley2/cowl_air_clnr.jpg

Do you think its possible o do a cold air intake simlar to the imports if I can find a way to manufacture a box of somewhat to attach the 5 1/8" carb neck to a 3-4" tube?? and will it restrict my air flow to much??

Brian

That's a nice factory setup but I wonder if it was worth anything. I know there is a high pressure area at the base of the windshield but how about off to the side like that? It would be easy enough to fab up something like that but I wonder if it's worth the time.

Jeff

Check out www.ramairbox.com (http://www.ramairbox.com)

amd picks of mine at my webpage. http://users.egl.net/users/niefert/default.htm

They have several different configurations for different hoods and engines. I'm sure they would "custom something up" for you if needed.

Their cleaner assembly comes black gel-coated fiberglass -- I sanded and painted mine to match the car.

They're not cheap though -- and don't waste your money on their hoses or air filters, they're typical hardware store stuff.

Oh yeah, my car went .2 faster in the 1/4. Definately worth it.

Originally posted by Pat Kelley:
Here is the slickist setup I've seen. Came from the factory on some racing Chevelles in the 60's.

http://cochise.uia.net/pkelley2/cowl_air_clnr.jpg Acompany called NKR(828-874-2335) sells these new in kit form(seen it in Chevelle World)But at around $1500.it's out of my price range!
-Kid

You could look for a mid 80's factory Z-28 dual snorkle with the ducting and hoses. They are still available from Scoggin Dickey, but new they're fairly expensive.

My webpage shows my homemade unit. Cost me about $20-25 or so.

What do you have now? Why not just go with an open element? :confused:

Open element filter housings are not a good idea for power. Sure they flow more air than stock, but it doesn't do too much good when that air is 100 or more degrees. Under the hood of your car is one big oven, and that reduces a bunch of power.

Think of it this way. You wont find one new car produced today without some sort of cold air induction.

I guess I gave off the wrong impression. I understand that cold air induction is much better, but I just thought that it might not be worth it for the price. Personal preference I guess. That seems like a crazy amount of money to spend on that setup....IMO.

if you doubt how much air pressure builds up at the base of the windshield- i have a simple test that will make you a believer.
ride around in any older GM car without AC with the kick panel vents open. at speeds as low as about 10 mph, you can feel air rammed thru the vents. going highway speeds, it's almost a blast of air. get up to 100+ mph, and it's blowing pretty good. on 100 degree days, that air coming out there feels mighty cool on the legs, and the engine will get that same feeling. colder, denser air=more power and better fuel efficiency. that air comes from the same place the cowl induction setups come from- right at the base of the windshield in those little grooves in the cowl panel.