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Danimal · 11-03-06, 09:27 AM

Doc,....

As I am somewhat new to engines/designs.... I think you are on the right track with the SS mesh. I agree that (when I can finally get a '40) I would use some sort of filter. I do not like the look of the K&N or Pete's red socks (Sorry Pete), but then again, they look better than a wrecked engine!

The "tea strainers" from what I've read here are better than nothing, but they can have problems. I think the first size of mesh would improve them in a few ways: 1. Better than nothing
2. No foam to deteriate
3. Would keep out sticks, stones, chevy parts
4. Would probably offer the least amount of restriction
while being the most visually appealing

Now I have not done any research on feasabilty on making these,....but I would it be possible to have them shaped (like the lower right hand corner of Doc's picture)??? I though I've seen pictures of vintage race cars with filters like that. If so, it would increase the surface area of the filter so the restriction would be minimized and still provide some sort of protection.

Just my .02.

11-03-06, 09:27 AM	#25 (permalink)
Danimal danimal A Tenth Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA GT40: none yet... :( Posts: 115 Rep Power: 4	Re: GT40 Engine Build Mirage Chassis Doc,.... As I am somewhat new to engines/designs.... I think you are on the right track with the SS mesh. I agree that (when I can finally get a '40) I would use some sort of filter. I do not like the look of the K&N or Pete's red socks (Sorry Pete), but then again, they look better than a wrecked engine! The "tea strainers" from what I've read here are better than nothing, but they can have problems. I think the first size of mesh would improve them in a few ways: 1. Better than nothing 2. No foam to deteriate 3. Would keep out sticks, stones, chevy parts 4. Would probably offer the least amount of restriction while being the most visually appealing Now I have not done any research on feasabilty on making these,....but I would it be possible to have them shaped (like the lower right hand corner of Doc's picture)??? I though I've seen pictures of vintage race cars with filters like that. If so, it would increase the surface area of the filter so the restriction would be minimized and still provide some sort of protection. Just my .02.