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rose0529
05-10-2012, 08:08 AM
Look good for how a nice ebay find! Are you going to get it PC'd to match?
scheides
05-10-2012, 09:17 AM
Not a bad garage-rigged solution! You could probably cut it down a bit to allow some of the fresh snorkel air to the filter, but while still blocking the A/C fan air.

That's the thing, the issue I'm seeing now is that air from the snorkel itself is affecting my AFRs on the street. The faster the car is going, the more turbulence is hitting the MAF, and unfortunately its causing my AFRs to go lean :(

The way I figure, this shield will block that direct blast of air but still let the snorkel's fresh air still fill all the area around the filter.
scheides
05-10-2012, 09:33 AM
Well, initial test is a success! AFRs are right where I want them...no shield over the snorkel I was in the high 12's. This is crazy.

http://scheides.com/misc/pics/evox/evox-airfiltershield-afrtest.jpg


Not a bad solution, I need to cover my filters as well, link?

I think there's a link up a few posts, but I happen to have the tab open still. They make a few different sizes, this is the one I got (Spectre 8130 Air Filter Heat Shield):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370609679924

Look good for how a nice ebay find! Are you going to get it PC'd to match?

Yea, I just want to make sure the way I have it mounted is a good long-term solution. Both UICP and shield will be visiting PowderKeg here shortly! I almost want to re-do my intake too so it all matches nicely, but that may not be possible due to timeline.
Kracka
05-10-2012, 09:48 AM
Awesome proof that the stock snorkel is actually effective!
scheides
05-10-2012, 09:54 AM
Yea, I think if the sensor was back further in the pipe this would be less of a problem, but then it'd probably buck when the BOV went off, so who knows.

I'm happy for now, maybe I'll just take a sharpee to the pipes to get them black and call it a day? :)
Murlo26
05-10-2012, 10:10 AM
Looking good!

Wow, 36psi on the streets, must be ripping :) DO a VD run now, just curious...
scheides
05-10-2012, 10:42 AM
Looking good!

Wow, 36psi on the streets, must be ripping :) DO a VD run now, just curious...

I need to run a tank or two of pump gas through it first, car is down a bit on power. Torque is in good shape though :D
Kracka
05-10-2012, 10:45 AM
DO a VD run now, just curious...
REAL dyno charts aren't good enough for ya? :lol:
Murlo26
05-10-2012, 10:55 AM
REAL dyno charts aren't good enough for ya? :lol:

Nope :)

One thing I have learned, regardless of dyno, the car will always run different on the street. At least mine does.

He is running a few lbs more of boost on the street compared to where he was on Shane's dyno.

I don't care for numbers much anymore, more so comparison. So same cars same dyno, same car same dyno/street :) I was just curious how his car runs on the street at this level and tuned compared to before when he was hitting 640ish on VD.

Comparisons I enjoy, not so much bigger/smaller numbers is all I am saying.
turbotalon1g
05-10-2012, 12:43 PM
Isn't this just more air needing more fuel? Are u out of fuel?