Debaffled Airbox

[GimmeTheSpeed]

Has anyone done their own debaffling? This is obviously for those who won't drive in the rain but... I'm thinking you cut out that restriction on the box so that air flows directly to the filters, and you seal the top with some sheet metal and rivets.... any opinions as to whether I'll see ANY increase in power? increase of airflow is there.

 

[ViperJohn]

I did mine myself. I definately noticed a difference. Supposed to be worth about 5 HP on a dyno.

 

[GimmeTheSpeed]

awesome, thanks John.... did my description above sound about right? cut out that piece of plastic restricting the direct airflow, then cover the top of the box up? should be able to see the filters with the hood closed through the nose? thx... perfect project for a sunday afternoon

 

[GTSnake]

Do a search for "rain baffle".

It will answer your question.

 

[GimmeTheSpeed]

Do a search for "rain baffle".

It will answer your question.

thx, just did.... some say power... some say no increase.... I'm figuring it's free... I'll try it out.

GTSsnake, I'm just curious... if you are increasing the flow of air... how can no increase in power be seen? legit question, as I'm no performance tech... just a home garage head

 

[Ron]

Serves no purpose at all. As proof, do a dyno run without the entire nose of the airbox but leaving the filters in place vs. a stock airbox. I know as I did... zero HP improvement. On the downside, hydro lock is a possibility if driven in heavy rain.

Why risk it?

 

[Vic]

I heard it gives more seat-of-the-pants improvement than Vipair.