Thanks, Randy. Good to know. Enjoyed looking through the link.
Dan
> From: Randy Unter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 16:55:49 -0400 (EDT)
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [VAC] Re:
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> Dan: K&N Filterchargers can be found at http://www.knfilters.com/.
> I bought my "generation II" model at 4 Wheel Parts store for about $250, which
> includes the ram tube, heat shield, filter and mounting parts. It works
> exceptionally well and is easy to install. The unit adds conservatively 10% or
> 25 hp onto the 5.9's stock 245 hp. I found the 5.9 to be way too restrained,
> compared to GM's Vortex engines. I used to do the flip the aircleaner lid as
> well, but this voids the emission controls (EGR etc.). The generation II keeps
> all the stock emission hookups in tack and will pass emission tests in 50
> states, including California's strict requirements. Even at our mile high
> altitude, the small block 5.9 opens up and storms. At sea level, it almost is
> scary. My next project is to add a Borla SS tuned exhaust system which will
> add another 70-100 hp. The Borla system runs dual exhaust through two cat back
> mufflers systems. Banks offer similar systems using K&N systems.
> Randy Unter
> '66 Overlander
> Denver
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> Message Number: 17
> Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 22:48:10 -0500
> From: Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Subject: Durango
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>> with added K&N Fuel Injection Charger, which serves as a ram induction tube
>> with large, oil-cotton air filter with double the air flow as stock. I tow my
>> '66 Overlander with it using a Reese load equalizing hitch. I towed the
>> Overlander from Denver to Olema, CA and back last fall without a problem. The
>> K&N boosts horsepower to +270 hp and helps the bottom-end torque, and when
>> pushed sounds like a Mopar police interceptor-very quick.
>
> I have a K&N on my 305 4V also, and flip the air cleaner cover over in the
> summer when towing. There is a noticable increase in kick with the open
> induction and K&N vs the stock cleaner sucking through the tube, and also a
> real howl as the secondaries open up. But it sounds like your setup, with
> the ram induction, etc. is more elaborate. Does K&N supply the tube, etc.
> also? Do they have a web site? Where'd you get the HP figures? What's the
> stock HP for a 5.9?
>
> Curious.
>
> Dan
> 86 Caprice towcar
> 88 Merkur Scorpio (a K&N candidate?)
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