[Roadsters] Roadster air filter question ...

[d-solomon at comcast.net]

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
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: RoadsterGB at 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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