Date:         Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:20:09 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: outbound ducting on the average vanagon
Comments: To: Sudhir Desai <desa4622@KETTERING.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.GSO.3.95q.991216194546.21437A-100000@nova.kettering.edu>
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    Believe it or not, but the noise from the intake is really
loud. If you have ever removed the air cleaner from a old V8
motor, you know what I mean. Your idea would be deafinting.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Thu, 16 Dec 1999, Sudhir Desai wrote:

> > has to have a place to go afterward. I'll bet there aren't many here who
> > know where the outbound ducting is on the average vanagon.
>
> where does the air go ?
> on my v-6 vanagon, i need to start construction of a proper air intake
> that can get a nice cool flow of air.
> i was going to put it where the stock intake was, but i am now thinking to
> cut a hole in both sides of the box i made and use the cabin air for the
> intake.  i could even put a small ducted fan in front of the carb for more
> air in and less sound out.
>
> please let me know if this idea is as stupid as some of my roommates
> thought.
>
> thanks
> Sudhir H. Desai          1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6
> desa4622@kettering.edu   sudhir_desai@geocities.com
> ICQ# 17014903 & 8255956  http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1889
>