RE: [DML] Stainless Steel air filter box (was Stainless Steel Fascias)

["Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>]

Walt,
I would think that we would be better off if the Air entry point was outside
of the engine compartment. The inlet air would be much cooler (dense) than
air from the HOT engine compartment.

Perhaps an air scoop could be fabricated that goes through the engine cover
and louvers and is above the roof line. We then could have ram air. Sure,
it would destroy the nice lines of the DeLorean, but if executed properly,
it sure would make the car look like it was designed to go 200 MPH. ;-}]

A while back, maybe a couple of years ago, I think Kayo talked about making
little scoops that would mount to the back end of the rear side windows,
giving the stock air inlet a ram effect.

Scott Mueller
DMCNEWS 002981
DOA 5031

-----Original Message-----
From: Walter [mailto:Whalt@xxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 3:14 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Stainless Steel air filter box (was Stainless Steel
Facias)

What I am proposing doing is making a whole new
stainless filter box that is made to house the K&N filter without extra
adapter brackets. By doing so, it will not be able to hold OEM style
filters -- only the K&N (Part #33-2002) and cross-references to this K&N.


If 'we' go through with designing and building a prototype, can anyone
suggest if it would be better to make the box somehow open on the top to
draw in more air? Or would it be best to suck fresh air in through the side
window vent like the OEM unit does?



Walt Tampa, FL