[Healeys] air filter

[Oudesluys]

What strikes me is that in the discussions around air filters and the 
little available space to accommodate them, nobody is mentioning an air 
box with a remote air filter. I have never seen these except on some 
pictures of competition cars
It seems to me that a fabricated and lined air box with short (ca. 1/2") 
fitted trumpets on the carbs throats and a duct/hose to a remote air 
filter (e.g. K&N ram air filter) or air filter box positioned in cool 
place would be a better option;
a:  larger filter area possible, allowing more air/oxygen and fuel in 
giving some more power
b:  cooler air thus more air/oxygen and fuel giving even more power
c:  better flow to the carbs because of the trumpets, allowing more air etc.
d:  substantial reduction in induction roar if the air box is lined with 
noise absorbing foam, especially if you have fitted  Weber DCOE's / 
DellOrto DHLA's.

On the down side however are looks, of course it looks nicer to have the 
separate K&N's or equivalent filters.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL