Why am i not getting good MPG?

[88Racing]

Thanks Jack!

I was close but no cigar!!!!!!

[Jackpine]

Ah, you guys opened yourself up for that! I just couldn't resist! (At least no one called those things "mufflers")!

- Jack

[Longshot270]

Originally Posted by JackandJanet

Helmholtz! Sheesh!

Here's a Wikipedia article on it: Helmholtz resonance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Note near the bottom it talks about reducing drag on aircraft bu 40% using acoustic liners based on the Helmholtz principle. This effect was something I was a bit concerned about when people talked about removing the resonators from intakes. I thought it might induce standing waves in the intake that would hurt its efficiency. I think that is why "drone" is probably NOT a good thing too.
- Jack

Same here, its just not easy to prove when people think that cutting it off will make the intake more streamline like the aftermarket CAIs.