Flame Arrestor Questions
04-16-2002 | 10:31 PM
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Flame Arrestor Questions
I've got a few questions about flame arrestors (marine air filters).
1. What makes it a "flame arrestor"? K&N makes a flame arrestor but it looks just like an automotive style air filter except that it's stainless steel. Is there something special about the flame arrestors that actually put out a flame from a backfire?
2. Will changing my stock mercruiser flame arrestor on my 260HP 350 chevy in my 21' scarab to a free flowing aftermarket unit give the motor any more power?
1. What makes it a "flame arrestor"? K&N makes a flame arrestor but it looks just like an automotive style air filter except that it's stainless steel. Is there something special about the flame arrestors that actually put out a flame from a backfire?
2. Will changing my stock mercruiser flame arrestor on my 260HP 350 chevy in my 21' scarab to a free flowing aftermarket unit give the motor any more power?
04-17-2002 | 12:42 AM
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The same technology is used in airbags. There is a small stainless flame arrestor that stops you from getting your face burned off when the bag inflates.
The stainless weave in a marine product is different than what you will find in an automotive. Tighter knit, and differnet flow rates.
And of course Coast Guard Approved! $$$$$$
Probably more than we needed to know!
Cya
The stainless weave in a marine product is different than what you will find in an automotive. Tighter knit, and differnet flow rates.
And of course Coast Guard Approved! $$$$$$
Probably more than we needed to know!
Cya
