Slant Six Forum
https://slantsix.org/forum/

Any benefit to the plastic air cleaner housings used on the late 80's van/trucks
https://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=68127		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  Jase [ Sun Mar 16, 2025 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Any benefit to the plastic air cleaner housings used on the late 80's van/trucks
I'm wondering if the plastic will do something to keep the intake air cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter?

That is provided I do a good job of gathering cold/warm air depending upon the season.

Also does anyone know if the "van" units are more of a low profile then the "truck" ones?
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any benefit to the plastic air cleaner housings used on the late 80's van/trucks
There won't be any significant effect on air temp at the carburetor neck depending on metal vs plastic. I changed from a metal one to a plastic one on my '89 D100 years ago because the plastic one was more nicely made and I'm a geek that way.
Author:  Jase [ Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any benefit to the plastic air cleaner housings used on the late 80's van/trucks
Quote:
There won't be any significant effect on air temp at the carburetor neck depending on metal vs plastic. I changed from a metal one to a plastic one on my '89 D100 years ago because the plastic one was more nicely made and I'm a geek that way.
Thanks Dan,

I assumed that dodge went to the plastic for emission or drivability improvements. Maybe it was production costs, or a different supplier?

Anyway the metal ones are more easily found, and easier to adapt, so I guess that is the way to proceed, tho the plastic ones are nice!
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any benefit to the plastic air cleaner housings used on the late 80's van/trucks
Quote:
Maybe it was production costs
Yup!
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC-07:00
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited
https://www.phpbb.com/