The kd4crs/Power Hungry/Gotts Mod (revisited - and with pictures)

[Longshot270]

I was just thinking.
What if instead of a "Y" you put a 90˚? The engine will still be able to bring in air and if you did get going 200+ mph you would get a slight amount of boost.

If I were doing that project on a 5.4 I would cut the intake to allow the "Y" after the stock fender snorkel. That way the preferred source of airflow will be from the bumper instead of the fender. The fender would still be a source, just not as significant as the front. We also have to keep in mind that we can use a 6" inlet but the air is still having to squeeze through the rest of the intake, filter and throttle body. I remember that changes the properties of the fluid but I cant specifically remember how at the moment.
The gotts mod eliminates the largest source of airway restriction. Now you have to open up anything that has less than a 3 inch diameter...so I guess that would be the throttle body which I think is 75 mm to an 80mm. We're starting to get expensive now.

But really this is all a mute point if you aren't either hauling buns down the highway or stuck in stop and go traffic all the time.

[88Racing]

I guess I would steer clear of using anything else besides the fender hole.
Reasoning is mostly to where I live and the weather and debri. I know k+n can handle moisture but I don't think it would be to friendly to the stock panel paper filter. Adding the Y like you guy are doing might be a perfect water in let during rain or snow.
If the tubing intake could be dropped low enough where gravity would help keep the moisture out then that would be a plus.
I know 4.6 has the cylinder shaped filter.
The fender hole is the perfect spot to get away from all this.
Just some thoughts.
Peace!

[Longshot270]

Originally Posted by 88Racing

I guess I would steer clear of using anything else besides the fender hole.
Reasoning is mostly to where I live and the weather and debri. I know k+n can handle moisture but I don't think it would be to friendly to the stock panel paper filter. Adding the Y like you guy are doing might be a perfect water in let during rain or snow.
If the tubing intake could be dropped low enough where gravity would help keep the moisture out then that would be a plus.
I know 4.6 has the cylinder shaped filter.
The fender hole is the perfect spot to get away from all this.
Just some thoughts.
Peace!

I thought about the same stuff down here. Except I worry more about dust and dirt getting sucked in. My filter has to be cleaned every 6,000 miles as it it and the ram air would only increase the amount going in. But if you live in a cleaner area it would be good.