FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph
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FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph Long ago WeatherGuy tested the performance of a K&N FIPK II with the hood down on his 422. That dyno showed a significant HP/TQ loss across the entire RPM range vs hood down and a regular lid.
Has anyone else bothered with a similar test?
It is true the IAT temperatures are higher with the FIPK vs a lid, and that helps explain a lot.
This is a link to the dyno: http://community.webshots.com/photo/...34464356TsKyvG
Has anyone else bothered with a similar test?
It is true the IAT temperatures are higher with the FIPK vs a lid, and that helps explain a lot.
This is a link to the dyno: http://community.webshots.com/photo/...34464356TsKyvG
Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph Can't really offer exacting data, but I dyno'd last saturday with FIPK and then Lid w/ KN filter. With hood open I lost 1hp and picked up 1#tq going to the lid combo, but mostly due to lack of cool down, to better simulate the conditions for pull w/FIPK. Also, while using autotap, noticed about a 10-17* temp raise using the FIPK with hood closed. So, for what it is worth thats my data!
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Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph Thanks Cat.
If what I have observed is accurate, the expectation is that off of the line performance is likely to be affected by the the possibilty of higher intake air temps.
Otherwise power is equal or better than the lid. You no longer have to deal with an ill fitting aftermarket lid. I have tried two of them and neither of them have left a postive overall impression.
If what I have observed is accurate, the expectation is that off of the line performance is likely to be affected by the the possibilty of higher intake air temps.
Otherwise power is equal or better than the lid. You no longer have to deal with an ill fitting aftermarket lid. I have tried two of them and neither of them have left a postive overall impression.
Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph K&N FIPK with a hood that can help is definately a great intake setup. Not the greatest idea for a stock hood person though.
I use the LS1 K&N FIPK in my LS1 swap into my 97 firebird with a suncoast predator hood and it works GREAT.
I use the LS1 K&N FIPK in my LS1 swap into my 97 firebird with a suncoast predator hood and it works GREAT.
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Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph Zeta,
I have the FIPK, and made improvements to it (or ratner my hood) and got cooler temps and better air flow. Wanna see pics? If desired, you can also modify the plate that sits over the radiator, and use the FTRA with the FIPK. Email me @ LucasHarp@EV1.net if you want pics.
I have the FIPK, and made improvements to it (or ratner my hood) and got cooler temps and better air flow. Wanna see pics? If desired, you can also modify the plate that sits over the radiator, and use the FTRA with the FIPK. Email me @ LucasHarp@EV1.net if you want pics.
Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph mine(fipk) lost 9hp on the dyno, with hood open and a big *** fan on the motor over a slp $90 lid and kn filter. They look good, sound great, but suck imho. The dyno operator said he never saw one perform as good as a lid. He cited turbulance as the culprate
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Re: FIPK hood down - DYNO - question & graph I lost 5hp when I lowered the hood w/ the FIPK.. despite two fans and a vain attempt to provide extra air with a modified Fast Toys Ram Air setup. It also caused problems trying to tune with LS1 edit.
Put the lid back in.. all's well again.
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