Recently came across a site that said removing the baffle from the air intake could give me 10hp. I understand the logic behind this but still not sure if I want to do it. Anyone tried this?
http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas/Ra...ufflermod.html

 

i doubt that man, maybe 1-2 hp if that.. and there is i think a How to: section here on how to remove the silencer.. i think its called the Air Silencer mod.

edit: basically all it does is make it breath a little better and it sounds a little meaner... not to much but you can notice it. also that link doesnt work for me.

 

That's kinda what I was figurin' but wasn't 100% sure. I saw the silencer removal and am hoping to try it out this weekend.


Link fixed (I think)

 

cool, and yep the link is fixed.. but hey make sure you follow the steps..dont want to mess something up while you're doing it ya know?

 

Yeah! That would not be good. I would have to find a way to mod my Nikes. How bout some chrome shoe laces.

 

lol.

 

The 3.0L and 4.0L V-6s use the identical airbox and snorkel, and it isn't restrictive for them.....over designed for the 4 cylinder......you won't gain
a thing by removing it......

 

yeah thats what i thought too.. but i guess you can get a tiny bit different sound out of it at higher speeds.

 

Nosie can be caused by air flow turbulence, which is not what you want.

 

I am trying to increase torque. Right now the truck pulls like a 90 year old emphysemic slug. I have actually considered installing sails. Not looking to race it but would like for it to be able to get out of its own way once in a while.

 

i say just leave it. 10hp my ***

 

I notice from your profile you have over-sized tires on it. Going to the stock tire size, and going to a higher numerical ratio diff. will help.

 

The tires are 265/50r15s and are actually about 2-3 inches shorter than what is supposed to be on it 225/70r14. I am going to do a tune up (plugs/wires/air filter/oil etc.) and that should get some torque back but I would still like to free up any more that I can find. Would "opening" up the cat help or hurt? I don't know if it is plugged up and have heard that modding an unclogged cat can actually hurt performance.

 

A plugged cat will affect performance. If it is plugged, replace it, DO NOT gut it!! Not only is it against the law, it will cause you other problems, like throwing a CEL.

Wider tires have more rolling friction......265mm vs 225mm