Elbow Boot is Ripped around TB, will a New one make any difference???
#1
Elbow Boot is Ripped around TB, will a New one make any difference???
My stock intake elbow has a ripped in it along the TB, I was wondering if it would rob me of power??? It whistles pretty good. Is a Vortech Elbow and CAI the best choice, or should I get a Ram Ait kit for my 98-02 SS Hood????
Thanks Fellas!
Thanks Fellas!
#5
i had the same issues, i ordered the vortech and what a difference it makes. Biggest difference is idle. My car has always idled very smoothly and quiet, but with the elbow its even better. I can barely feel my car running, of course I can still hear it though.
#6
Originally posted by shoebox
Any air let in between the MAF and the TB will cause errors in the calculations for fuel. Plus you are letting unfiltered air into the engine.
Any air let in between the MAF and the TB will cause errors in the calculations for fuel. Plus you are letting unfiltered air into the engine.
#7
Originally posted by ZPaul2Fresh8
I don't have MAF, speed density....
I don't have MAF, speed density....
The unfiltered air is plenty enough reasone to get it fixed.
#8
Originally posted by shoebox
Your sig says 93/98 or whatever. Who's to know if you don't say?
The unfiltered air is plenty enough reasone to get it fixed.
Your sig says 93/98 or whatever. Who's to know if you don't say?
The unfiltered air is plenty enough reasone to get it fixed.
#9
Originally posted by ZPaul2Fresh8
I don't have MAF, speed density....
I don't have MAF, speed density....
Speed-density requires a very accurate reading of the inlet air temperature, in order to calculate the "density" part of air flow. By leaking the filthy, hot air from behind the hot radiator into the crack in the elbow, you are in effect bypassing the IAT sensor.
So let's see.... the air is filthy and unfiltered, causing unnessesary wear to the engine..... it is hot, meaning you are losing power because of the reduced density..... it is messing with the speed-density tune, possibly causing it to run rich......
Hard to understand why you would even ask the question... the answer is obvious. A length of duct tape would solve it until you can get a new elbow.....
#10
Originally posted by Injuneer
You're still screwing the system up!!
Speed-density requires a very accurate reading of the inlet air temperature, in order to calculate the "density" part of air flow. By leaking the filthy, hot air from behind the hot radiator into the crack in the elbow, you are in effect bypassing the IAT sensor.
So let's see.... the air is filthy and unfiltered, causing unnessesary wear to the engine..... it is hot, meaning you are losing power because of the reduced density..... it is messing with the speed-density tune, possibly causing it to run rich......
Hard to understand why you would even ask the question... the answer is obvious. A length of duct tape would solve it until you can get a new elbow.....
You're still screwing the system up!!
Speed-density requires a very accurate reading of the inlet air temperature, in order to calculate the "density" part of air flow. By leaking the filthy, hot air from behind the hot radiator into the crack in the elbow, you are in effect bypassing the IAT sensor.
So let's see.... the air is filthy and unfiltered, causing unnessesary wear to the engine..... it is hot, meaning you are losing power because of the reduced density..... it is messing with the speed-density tune, possibly causing it to run rich......
Hard to understand why you would even ask the question... the answer is obvious. A length of duct tape would solve it until you can get a new elbow.....
#11
Originally posted by Josh'95Z28conv
LOL, a week after I bought my car the rpms got stuck around 2k. I got to looking and the throtle wasnt closing. I took the elbow off, and it was cracked, and someone tried to fix it with duct tape The tape got sucked into the TB, and was holding the plates open Anyway, I just installed my vortech elbow today, and its sweet!! It takes some modifications, but its well worth it
LOL, a week after I bought my car the rpms got stuck around 2k. I got to looking and the throtle wasnt closing. I took the elbow off, and it was cracked, and someone tried to fix it with duct tape The tape got sucked into the TB, and was holding the plates open Anyway, I just installed my vortech elbow today, and its sweet!! It takes some modifications, but its well worth it
#15
Originally posted by KeVMaN
My car runs a bit rich, and I KNOW the elbow is sucking some air. Hopefully getting a new elbow will fix this? and, hey, whats up anasazi [H]
My car runs a bit rich, and I KNOW the elbow is sucking some air. Hopefully getting a new elbow will fix this? and, hey, whats up anasazi [H]
Wussup, I'm the infamous, old-school, CyBeR FrEaK [H]