Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
I agree with Allan, that diesels do generally run "lean"; with a oversupply of air. However, there is some advantage to "cold" air intakes, inputting cooler air than the heated air that is present from behind the radiator. Some claims are for a small density increase and some fuel efficiency and horsepower gains. I have also read of intake vents that are positioned at the windshield/hood interface to take advantage of the higher pressure differential that occurs there. Supposedly, cooler air as well as a small pressure increase is worth some mileage and horsepower gains. The other advantage is that by removing the high pressure air that the aerodynamics of the vehicle improves since the drag coefficient is now lower. Todd Smith '85 300CD 248K (deadlined with vacuum leaks) -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Diesels already run with an oversupply of air, its unlikely that these parts will make even a detectable difference, no way will he get 10 - 15 MPG improvement. Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you.
Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
Friend with 06 Ford F250 Diesel has gotten hyped up about and has ordered parts to, supposedly, "increase" air flow in his Diesel and, supposedly, increase fuel mileage by 10 to 15 mpg. Parts include "Coolair" filter and larger exhaust system. Somebody, please remind me about airflow (trying to improve it) in a Diesel, lack of throttling, etc. I'm only aware of improving the air flow, and especially cooling the intake air charge, to gain more horsepower rather than to improve mileage. But I'm spoiled, and can have 25 MPG out of my Dodge any day I care to drive that slowly. (Unloaded.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
Modern US diesels are under-rated for pickup use (so the frame doesn't bend up like a pretzel and the tranny lasts most of the warrenty), so it's very easy to get LOTS more hp from them (double in some cases). Just re-program the computer to deliver more fuel. Reduces the already pitiful milage that much more, though. K&N lives on -- won't do any more for you on a diesel than on a gasser. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
Those are fine for pickup trucks, bigger exhaust and cold air intake. Will give you a couple more miles per gallon. NO WAY it will give you 10-15 mpg more. No reason to do that in a mercedes diesel though. wilton strickland wrote: Friend with 06 Ford F250 Diesel has gotten hyped up about and has ordered parts to, supposedly, "increase" air flow in his Diesel and, supposedly, increase fuel mileage by 10 to 15 mpg. Parts include "Coolair" filter and larger exhaust system. Somebody, please remind me about airflow (trying to improve it) in a Diesel, lack of throttling, etc. BTW, I'm thinking about selling friend part of a bridge to Brooklyn. Wilton 91 350SDL, 187kmi 87 300D, 104kmi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
I have heard that you CAN increase power and mileage in modern diesels, though I heard most of that with a computer update. But free-er flowing stuff is good for that too... But, uh... 10-15 mpg?? Like near doubling it??? Now THAT sounds like an awfully big crock... Levi On 6/14/07, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Friend with 06 Ford F250 Diesel has gotten hyped up about and has ordered parts to, supposedly, "increase" air flow in his Diesel and, supposedly, increase fuel mileage by 10 to 15 mpg. Parts include "Coolair" filter and larger exhaust system. Somebody, please remind me about airflow (trying to improve it) in a Diesel, lack of throttling, etc. BTW, I'm thinking about selling friend part of a bridge to Brooklyn. Wilton 91 350SDL, 187kmi 87 300D, 104kmi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
Diesels already run with an oversupply of air, its unlikely that these parts will make even a detectable difference, no way will he get 10 - 15 MPG improvement. "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Friend with 06 Ford F250 Diesel has gotten hyped up about and has ordered > parts to, supposedly, "increase" air flow in his Diesel and, supposedly, > increase fuel mileage by 10 to 15 mpg. Parts include "Coolair" filter and > larger exhaust system. Somebody, please remind me about airflow (trying to > improve it) in a Diesel, lack of throttling, etc. > > BTW, I'm thinking about selling friend part of a bridge to Brooklyn. > > Wilton > 91 350SDL, 187kmi > 87 300D, 104kmi > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D 1966 230
[MBZ] Increasing air flow in Diesel
Friend with 06 Ford F250 Diesel has gotten hyped up about and has ordered parts to, supposedly, "increase" air flow in his Diesel and, supposedly, increase fuel mileage by 10 to 15 mpg. Parts include "Coolair" filter and larger exhaust system. Somebody, please remind me about airflow (trying to improve it) in a Diesel, lack of throttling, etc. BTW, I'm thinking about selling friend part of a bridge to Brooklyn. Wilton 91 350SDL, 187kmi 87 300D, 104kmi
