Keeping a TBI, which setup would you most recommend for maximum air flow?

- K&N Cold Air intake attached to the stock single snorkel
- Open Element filter with K&N Filter Lid thingy
- Dual Snorkel intake with a pair of K&N filters
- Homemade Ram Air kit attached to air dam

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1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 5.0L V8 TBI
- Automatic Trans

 

I have a 89 TBI and I use the 14X3 that would fit a quadra Jet.

Brian

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1989 Camaro RS
305 TBI in process of Rebuild

 

Ive got the open-air type....sometime in the future when I get a new hood designed to get more air into the engine it would really benefit.

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi

 

I have a single snorkle with a K&N, I noticed a little power increase, but it could just be my mind playing tricks on me. tomorrow I'm getting a 14"x3" drop base open element. I'll keep you posted.

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late model 91 rs
fully loaded t-tops
red leather
paint- gm red and yellow blend (light red)
custom pink rims
305 tbi k&n,computer chip
MTX sub and amp (very loud)
vic_v8@yahoo.com

 

Okay cool
I was considering open element w/ filter lid because of the surface area.

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1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 5.0L V8 TBI
- Automatic Trans

 

non-drop base is the best. that way the air doesn't need to make a 90 degree turn down to find the TBI. I got a paper filled open element for $17. When I decided how much clearance I needed, I then got a 14x3 K&N for it.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, auto, 14x3 chrome flat based open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips....

Soon to be installed:
Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248), Catco 3" cat, and injector spacer.

Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options
AOL IM: superGRtaz

 

today I got my open element (drop base 14x3 paper element, soon to be K&N)and I put it on in the parking lot. Wow what a difference, more response. IT GROWLS WHEN I STEP ON IT, COOL!!!!! best 32 bucks i spent on the car, 5 times better than the 40 dollar K&N for a single snorkel.

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late model 91 rs
fully loaded t-tops
red leather
paint- gm red and yellow blend (light red)
custom pink rims
305 tbi 14"x3" O.E,
computer chip, accel super stock plug wires
MTX sub and amp (very loud)
vic_v8@yahoo.com

 

read em letters. T R U

gotta be the best $ spent.

 

Question!!!

With the open element - does it get u in trouble with emmisions???

And does it have a noticeable effect on miles/gallon???

But after vicV8rs91's description - i might just get it!!! lol

Thanks
Jay


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Acceleration = Adrenaline

 

I had my car emmisions tested and it did fine.

I don't think that the K&N xtream lids are worth the money unless you can somehow get cooler air into the engine (cowl hood or ram air hood).

Please don't make a homemade cold air for your car, you'll make it on beaterz.com ...

Just buy a regular 14x3 non drop base element and when it goes bad put a K&N in it..

 

After I did My OE i notice I ran cooler on freeway and non stop traffic...

However I noticed that in stop/go traffic the temp went up ... 1)90+*weather, 2)sitting there for 5+ min at a time.

Other than that I like it. When I step on it, i can HEAR it working(Ssssiiiiiii)... I think somehow opening up the hood ot having an opening in the hood will benfit for the stop/go..

Just my $.02

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92 Camaro 305 TBI Automatic
2.5 high flow cat
2.5 pipes
3.5in tip
shift kit
Tinted windows(legal)
Spark plug wires and plugs...
14X3 O.E. K&N Filter

Future mods.
Headers
any other advise on getting to 300+ HP would be appreciated. Thanks
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System = Sony explode 5000 CD/MD receiver
Rockford 6x9 Fanatics
Rockford 4x6 Fanatics
Rockford 2 12" Hx2's
Rockford 1 farad cap
Rockford 800x2 Amp
Custom box
4gauge wire kit

 

I was going to get a open elment but was worried about the IAC sensor so I just got the filter for now. I'm going to see if I can get a 5.0 HO dual snorkel soon. any1 have any pictures of there open elment setup. pictures where you put your sensors too would be great

 

the IAC sensor shouldnt be to much of a problem just stick on the firewall some where. I used a zip tie and put it around one of the wires on the firewall

 

hahaha i put mine IN the OE, hahahaha is that good?

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1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 305ci V8 TBI / Automatic Trans / Loaded
- MODS: Edelbrock 14x3 Open Element Air Cleaner, Dual outlet exhaust
1985 Chevy Z28
- 350ci V8 TPI / Automatic Trans / Paid $200 for it
- In the process of restoration!