[Toby]

I thought I remember a thread a long time ago talking about modifying the stock air box buy removing the rain-guard and letting the air in unrestricted.

Does this actually do any good?

Thanks.

 

[GaryA]

Yes! Anytime you remove air restrictions it will pick up a small amount of HP. I've seen back-to-back dyno tests showing a pick up about 8 HP with the rain baffle removed (Heffner Airbox).

 

[Toby]

Thanks Gary.

I assume then I cut the baffle out and then cover the opening with?...

(suggestions)

My first thought would be to cut a piece of metal or thick plastic,fit it into the opening, fiberglass it smooth/flush,sand it and paint it.

 

[E-Slab]

just buy a Heffner airbox :nod:

 

[GaryA]

Yeah, what Eric said. The Heffner airbox is inexpensive and does the trick.

 

[Toby]

Thanks again Gary and Red...I will give them a call tomorrow.

 

[2001 Sapphire Blue]

What if you get caught in a sudden rain storm without the rain baffle? Does it just soak the K&N's. Any damage to the engine possible??

 

[Toby]

Interesting topic over at the VCA....

Ron says no HP gain.

http://vca2.viperclub.org/forums/showfla...rt=1#Post385031

 

[Snake Bitten]

What if you get caught in a sudden rain storm without the rain baffle? Does it just soak the K&N's. Any damage to the engine possible??

THE HORROR! DON'T DO THIS EVAR!!! :rofl:

 

[NOITALL]

not worth the potential problems for 10 horses. The rain baffle is there for a reason. Is a <2% gain worth it?

 

[JD]

Get a Vipair... *smirk*