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This is our first article on how to's, as we go along doing some modifications
on our car we will be passing them along to you. Working on cars is not
only practical, economical but it is also lots' of fun.
This article is on how to make your own fresh
air kit. I put it in my '93 Mustang. Its job is to bring in cool
air from the front of the engine to the air filter.
I've seen people removing the air box all together and putting in a
free flow air filter, I believe that especially in the summer when the
engine gets hot, it will hurt performance.
Therefore, a bit of fresh air is the answer to the summer heat !
The Ford Mustang (possibly other brands/makes too) has a silencer box
that quiets the rush of air into the engine. That is reason to take it
off already, but it also restricts the flow of air causing a reduction
of around 6 Hp.
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Remove the air filter box by taking the two bolts on the top of the box,
then remove the air silencer by taking out the three bolts that hold it
in place. (you will be rewarded with a strangely pleasing growl under acceleration
and of course six more Hp ! )
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In your local hardware store you should be able to find a dryer exhaust
kit. It should have a flexible tube, brackets and a vent cover ( as showed)
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With the air pick up attached to the tube, install it from the bottom of
the car. Leave enough room for the tube to reach the opening of the air
filter box. If you live in a dusty area it's not a good idea to put it
directly in front of the opening because it might overload the filer with
dirt.
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Check to see if everything fits. If so, secure the tube by attaching a
couple of wires from the tube to the many wholes in the inner fender. The
air pick up can be secured by making a little hole and attaching it to
the lower radiator "flap"
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If you replace the filter to a free flow air filter, you will be able to
take advantage of the extra flow of cooler air.
This is a simple modification that will give your engine a bit
more air to breathe !
