Higher airflow

[CalTe]

Hi all - whats the reason for the cooling fins inside the massmeter ? is it safe to remove some or all of them to increase the airflow ?

 

[CalTe]

Strange question mybe :?

No one ?

 

[ChrisB]

I'm not too sure on this one, they look all too like cooling fins to me. And since the whole principal of the AMM is temperature I think it will affect it.


You can of course dump the mesh screens on each end. You could even change it for a larger version if alterations could be made in the managment.

 

[Joe]

If you dump the mesh screens, don't forget to reinsert the rings with which they were fastened. Otherwise you have created a nice little stage which helps to raise the air drag.

I would'nt remove the 1. mesh screen (the 1. one after the bell mouth) , cause it has impact on what the AMM measures ! Your fuel consumption will rise a little bit while not at full throttle. And even though you're probably a fast driver, your not always at full throttle, right ?

I have removed the 2. mesh screens and have shortened the AMM with a saw so that this part of the AMM cylinder( where 2. mesh screen was fitted), has no more impact on the air stream.

Another hint: Center the bell mouth carefully and stick it !

 

[CalTe]

Well - I have been there, with the screens, and destroyed one piece of massmeter so mybe I have to replace them with new larger ones then.

My ide was, if the electronics are safe even for the Gulf states mybe I could take away some of the cooling whithout effecting the electronics.

.... but the meter is expensive and not repairable so I will not take any risk.

Other idees how to get a better flow ??

 

[ChrisB]

I'd get a manometer set up and do some measurements. The AMM may restrict less than you think.

Improvements to the airbox and a nice cold air feed are always good. And although the 'ram air' effect is never gonna provide any decent positive air pressure on a road car it does minimise negative ones created by the intake.