Here's an idea
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:31 pm
OK, before I get started, I am not a mechanic, although I do all of my own Pinzgauer maintenance...like that takes a genius. I've owned a 710 for almost 10 years.
I removed the air diverter assembly off of the air cleaner, as the climate where I live never requires the winter setting. Now I have a 2 1/4" hole directly into the air cleaner housing. I capped off the other end of the hose where it connected. Now for my idea...
Looking at the tin housing right behind the fan, I see room for a 2 1/4" hole to be punched in, right in front of the oil fill tube. Now connect an 8" hose from that new hole to the intake of the air cleaner assembly, and you now have a turbo effect. Yes, laugh if you want, this might be totally crazy...or is it??
The new opening I mention is right behind the cooling fan, so you would get some 'boost'. Of course there are things to consider, like the cooling effect on the engine, and whether or not the engine could handle the added aspiration, or added compression. The stock set-up may not work with this modification, but what do I know?
What do you guys think, especially Jim and the Professor? Yes, there are a lot of physics to consider if modifying like I suggest. This might also eliminate the lag that is so inheirant to Pinzgauers??
I suppose the worst-case scenario is to give it a try, and plug the hole if it doesn't work. This might cost $20 if you do it yourself. Any good electrician has the tools to punch the hole correctly.
I removed the air diverter assembly off of the air cleaner, as the climate where I live never requires the winter setting. Now I have a 2 1/4" hole directly into the air cleaner housing. I capped off the other end of the hose where it connected. Now for my idea...
Looking at the tin housing right behind the fan, I see room for a 2 1/4" hole to be punched in, right in front of the oil fill tube. Now connect an 8" hose from that new hole to the intake of the air cleaner assembly, and you now have a turbo effect. Yes, laugh if you want, this might be totally crazy...or is it??
The new opening I mention is right behind the cooling fan, so you would get some 'boost'. Of course there are things to consider, like the cooling effect on the engine, and whether or not the engine could handle the added aspiration, or added compression. The stock set-up may not work with this modification, but what do I know?
What do you guys think, especially Jim and the Professor? Yes, there are a lot of physics to consider if modifying like I suggest. This might also eliminate the lag that is so inheirant to Pinzgauers??
I suppose the worst-case scenario is to give it a try, and plug the hole if it doesn't work. This might cost $20 if you do it yourself. Any good electrician has the tools to punch the hole correctly.