my experience (not Roadster Specific): everything else equal, he "might" notice
a horse or two. not much more. Now, if he were boosted (either turbo or
centrifigal blower) then the temp of the cylinder charge would be a larger
issue, and he may see more than that. Or if he were to create a true
"Ram-Air", then he could also see some bigger increases, assuming the cylinder
head could flow it. But a simple cold-air intake will net him much on a stock
motor.
IMHO only.
Dan
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From: RoadsterGB@aol.com
> ... from a guy named Scott Pickford on the Datsun Fairlady Roadster Group on
> Facebook (now over 50 members!). I've recommended he joins the list. In the
> meantime, here's the question:
>
> << I have been playing with the idea of installing what has been called a
> cold air box and cone filter instead of the stock air filter assembly. My
> proposal is as follows: I own a 69 2000 using the existing filter housing, I
>am
> going to place sheetmetal around the outer perimeter as a spacer and cut in
>an
> intake. This will be piped to a cone filter that will be set beside the
> radiator (I may need to shift the radiator) and direcly behind the front
> grille,
> so it is taking in cold air. Allegedly this will increase horsepower.
>
> Since my car is currently being dismanteled down to the frame, I have lots
> of time to play with ideas
>
> dumb idea or does it have merit? >>
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