Offshoreonly.com - Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: jeffswav

Showing results 1 to 4 of 4
Search took 0.00 seconds.

Forum: General Q & A

11-16-2006, 06:56 PM

Replies: 30

Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

Views: 20,807

Posted By jeffswav

Re: Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

I totally agree that flexible hose would not work well. Solid aluminum or stainless with mandrel bends would have to be substituted. You would probably have to use some good rubber exhaust hose for...

Forum: General Q & A

11-15-2006, 08:29 PM

Replies: 30

Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

Views: 20,807

Posted By jeffswav

Re: Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

I think a system similar to this one could be modified to work. You could just find some different types of inlets to seal at the vents and the flame arrestor could stay near the TB or Carb. What do...

Forum: General Q & A

11-14-2006, 01:50 PM

Replies: 30

Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

Views: 20,807

Posted By jeffswav

Re: Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

I have been doing reserch on air hats. Would this one work even though it is only 3.5"?
http://www.superiorairflow.com/extreme_velocity.htm
It seems like a 4" would flow much better.

Forum: General Q & A

11-01-2006, 09:39 AM

Replies: 30

Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

Views: 20,807

Posted By jeffswav

Re: Cold air intake system for 496 engines can add 8-12% HP.

This is a good idea. My friends and I have been thinking about this topic alot. The problem is every boat is different and has to be customized for every model of boat and engine configuration. I...

Showing results 1 to 4 of 4