Hello all I've got my scanner online, and my digital Nikon is talking to the host. Now I have to learn to make digital or conventional pics for you all either on the forum or E-Mail. I've come this far, don't give up on me.It really helps my old tub. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
confused

donald feel free to e-mail them to me. I have no problems with making them web friendly and hosting them on my webspace....

300ce@a-p-group.com

Alon

Thanx Alon
 

I may have to let you Pass on the Pictures if I can't resolve my problems. I will be greatful as will the other interested members. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
Befudduled

I have a question about the ram air.

Could one take a factory air filter housiong, cut off the air intake, and place it on the back of the one in the car,a nd route it for ram air?

I was just looking at my engine yesterday, and it dawned on me that it might be possible to do it that way.

i am very interested in ramming some air into my car. :)

Alon

RE: Ram Air
 

Whatever you do, be very careful in locating the air inlet. I've heard of some cheesed-off Porsche 944 owners who have driven through deep puddles at speed (clever, huh?) and picked up a slug of water through their low-mounted factory air cleaner inlet. This event converted the Ram Air principle into the Ram Water principle and also converted their engine blocks into very unwieldy paperweights. Generally speaking, the lower an inlet is mounted, the cooler and more oxygen-rich the air charge. The higher the inlet is mounted, the less likely your tech will be discussing the concept of "hydraulic lock" with you and asking awkward questions about your personal finances.

Ram Air. Ashman it won't work
 

Ashman your idea was tried by some yolkel in Houston. Save your time effort and money. By the way how did the pictures turn out? How strange your idea and my pictures passed each other in the e-mail. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald.
some yolkel

It's called a Hydrostatic Lock
 

My 300E does not go as fast as that other German machine. And yes I would be concerned if the condition on my machine lent itself to that condition. Some conditions huh? Thanks for the concern, I've already had it in South Texas storms and piddles or is it puddles, whatever it's been there. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
gulp gulp

checking my e-mail now. actually just got in a bit ago. :) was out and about on service calls all day.

Alon

ok to post pictures use the img tag surrounded by brackets.

I.E. [img ]then the link goes here[ /img]

no spaces in between the link and the brackets

here are the links I'm posting the pictures in a new link too.

http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/enginebay.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/rightintake.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/rightside.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/rightside2.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/tubebymanifold.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/tubetovent.jpg

so I am writing out the link as it should but with a space between the link and the brackets. for you to post them, use the link without the space inbetween the link and the brackets. Make sure there are no spaces anywhere in the whole link.

[img ] http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/ramair/enginebay.jpg [ /img]

with the space gone you get this:

http://home.earthlink.net/~asherson/.../enginebay.jpg

Alon

Thanx Alon(ashman)
 

I am ever so greatfull for your posting my pictures. I hope they are worthy of presentation quality.Also depictive enough for other members to try making thier own intake system. As for your instruction on how I may post my pictures myself, well intake is simple for me, Brackets no space, not so easy. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
and next is ?

tell ya what, I'll try my best to explain it in an e-mail..

Alon. :)

Did it make any difference in torque or hp Donald, just want to know? Getting off the subject somewhat. I noticed that you have Jacobs Ultra Fit wires and Energy Pack. I am thinking of getting the Ultra Fit wires, but kind of reluctant getting a Omni Pack . What exactly does it do and did you notice a difference? If it does, can you tell me what differences you noticed? How long have you had the Jacobs ignition system and what kind of plugs you running?

Thanx in advance

Jacobs Omni Magnum
 

s60, I've had the system for over three years. It gives you what they claim and more. One advantage over the MSD,or any other cap/discharge unit, should the Jacobs fail, you simply exchange the J coil wire for the original and you're running again. You should obtain thier Tech Sheet for all the info you're seeking. Spark Plugs, Champion Copper core, gap 0.054 inch. Plug wires, Jacob 8mm silicone. When you put all of the mods together, the old tub does quit well and I still get 27-29 mpg with A/C at 70+ mph. It works for me. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
proud to be different

E-Mail from Ashman
 

Alon alias ashman, Yes by all means via e-mail. I'm computer illiterate(caint spel ether). Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
since you posted my pix
my e-mail basket runneth over

Have a Jacobs catalog. However, wanted to hear from a real person who had it. See, if it is worth it. Still thinking about it and I'll probably get the plug wires first. Can you tell me and everyone else. Did the Cold Air Induction idea really help? Sorry, for the burst of fame. Know you're tired. Thanx again in advance.

-mike

s60
 

The Jacobs Ignition will perform as advertised or they refund your money. As for specs on performance increases with added intake volume, no I don't have such informatin. It works for me. If it didn't help, it would be easier to remove than to install. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald
you should feel the surge

Alright Donald
Thanx for the info. The Jacobs data I just wanted a personal opinion 2, as well as the air induction. Remember Blue Igniters spark plugs. My friend put this on his car and he felt no change on any performance whatsoever. That is why I was asking. It is a naturally aspirated car as well. It is just that I have tried the cold air induction on 3 cars. Two of the cars were for track racing. It did not do anything, so I was curious as to how it performed. I have done similar things with a turbo car, but the effects are much more effective. I actually did notice sonething. I wasn't trying to ask for data from a dynometer, just a personal observation (unscientific), of how much of an impact it improved the car and what the effects were specifically, ex: torque, response, etc. I do get the message however that you felt something to make it worthwhile.

s60
 

I don't know what cool air induction you had, but there has never been an application where under the hood air intake being replaced by cooler air from where ever has not mad significant power increases from the higher density cooler air. You continue using the OEM filtration and you will have no problems with your engine. As to Blue ?. It comes full circle with spark plugs. What is the latest and greatest to day was here before but with a new name. I recall when Chrysler Hemi engines had the best of the best. AutoLite Resistors gapped at a whoaping 0.035 inches. That was around 1951. Made thier engines really perform. The real reason was for radio noise suppresion. I still prefer copper cored plugs. Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.

Donald

As for the air filtration. Always had to change it out, with K&N cone and foam filters. I understand, but I just haven't really seen much sucess with it, along with other people I have talked to. However, I just wanted an opinion, b/c some cars react to it differently than others. The same goes for the ignition. I just wanted to know specifically it improved on. All I heard was that it works, but what exactly worked? The air filters sound really nice when you rev and the wires look nice, but when you say it improved performance. It is so broad. Do you see what I am saying? Anyways, thanx for the input.

s60
 

You asked,"if I see what your saying"? Honestly no I don't. I don't believe there is one average auto owner who has added something different than OEM to his machine that has the specifics as to the actual improvement made. It's the JOY of doing it. I tell you this, 0-60mph in 7.9-8.?, 27-29mpg at 70+mph with A/C, strong torque sensation, improved starting, and smoother idle. I don't know where or when to stop. If I got just one of these improvements I would be tickeled pink. If you too got one of these improvements I would be glad for you. I was taught as a young boy, "Don't let anyone steel your JOY".
Happy Trails Beep Beep from Houston.
Donald, in your corner

Donald, I am not upset with you or trying to crash your party. I was just curious to see your improvements. I am overjoyed for you. I just wanted to know more about your improvements specifically. That is what part of this Forum is for. Is it not, to share info.? I didn't know it was as in-depth as you say it is. I thought it was only one or two improvements, not a big list. Thanks, Donald for sharing that with me. I like your pics of your engine. The paint looks good. Now, I think you understand. :)