Induction tube collapsing - Caught on Log
Jun 21, 2012, 10:54 PM
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This is actually an interesting find. To have the TIP suck itself closed indicates the vacuum at the compressor inlet is more substantial than we think. Who would have thought, considering the snorkel cross sectional area is approximately 40cm^2, or equal to a 2.75" pipe. One thing I've noticed is the 'poor' placement of the filter in the box:
Notice how the inlet to the box is obstructed by the rubber end piece of the cone filter. That can't be good for flow as the air hits it head on then has to flow around it and then do another U turn into the filter. Honestly I'd dare to say the factory filter setup is actually more ideal. One idea as a test -although I don't think anyone would do s - is to just remove the snorkel piece, leave the lid on and repeat the test. That way you could differentiate between the snorkel being restrictive, or the filter/box combo itself (which IMO is the culprit).
Notice how the inlet to the box is obstructed by the rubber end piece of the cone filter. That can't be good for flow as the air hits it head on then has to flow around it and then do another U turn into the filter. Honestly I'd dare to say the factory filter setup is actually more ideal. One idea as a test -although I don't think anyone would do s - is to just remove the snorkel piece, leave the lid on and repeat the test. That way you could differentiate between the snorkel being restrictive, or the filter/box combo itself (which IMO is the culprit).
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