Some HEMI nakedness...

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
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Finally got my Billet Tech catch can and modified 392 half engine covers installed:

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Drool...
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    Very cool Steve. I wonder how much oil that can will catch. I'm debating removing mine as it hasn't really caught anything.

    Your intake looks out of place now. Any plans to add an aftermarket one?
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    That sure is pretty... :open_mouth::smiley:
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,654
    I'm just glad the RIPP Supercharger kit fits with the stock full engine cover. That intake isn't pretty. But I do like the half covers in their own right.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Polkaudioforumname
    Polkaudioforumname Posts: 63
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Very cool Steve. I wonder how much oil that can will catch. I'm debating removing mine as it hasn't really caught anything.

    Your intake looks out of place now. Any plans to add an aftermarket one?

    Typical unless you're running the engine really hard with a lot of fast RPM changes. They're more suited to manual transmissions as well. They're also good after a couple of years for those that think the maintenance schedule is only a suggestion.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,858
    edited October 2018
    mine takes out about 1 teaspoon a month
    2015 M6 hellcat
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2018
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Very cool Steve. I wonder how much oil that can will catch. I'm debating removing mine as it hasn't really caught anything.

    Your intake looks out of place now. Any plans to add an aftermarket one?

    Doubtful. From video's I've seen most people get a few ounces after 2-3k miles, and generally empty it at every oil change. Cheap insurance to reduce muck in the intake. My main purpose for the half covers was because the stock cover trapped an awful lot of heat.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Get some cold air in that baby, she’ll love you for it.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    Polkaudioforumname wrote: »
    Typical unless you're running the engine really hard with a lot of fast RPM changes. They're more suited to manual transmissions as well. They're also good after a couple of years for those that think the maintenance schedule is only a suggestion.

    My car is manual transmission, and I drive it super hard when I go canyon carving. Lots of 4-7k shifts and lots of time spent above 4k in general. I've had it for 10k miles and it's never caught anything according to it's dipstick. I'm just going to uninstall it and sell it I think.

    Steve: I saw that there's some intakes including one from Mopar available, but it looks like they just take air from the engine bay. Although there's one company that looks to offer a true CAI with a carbon fiber tube that looks pretty slick.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    Mine has the filter inside the bay, however it has a barrier with rubber lining which separates it. It them pulls air through the factory hole into the quarter panel area. Made the expected improvement with a side bonus is better mileage and improve throttle response. Mine is the K&N cold air kit. Pretty sure they make them for the Dodges.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2018
    Typically the cost to HP ratio is almost nothing with a CAI alone. You have to do some exhaust mods and a tune to maximize even still, minimal gains; maybe 3-4hp? Dyno's have shown (in Ref to the 5.7L Hemi) basically ZERO hp increase with just a cold air intake. The Chargers are pretty well tuned for the stock airbox from the factory.

    I'm NOT ashamed to admit that I love the "look" of the Mopar Performance CAI; and it looks so darn cool (and actually does bring in cool air) I may do it sometime in the future.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    Basically the same story on my car. Not much to gain without a tune, and even then the same gains can be had from a nice $20 drop in filter.

    Anyway, glad you are modding your car. The new engine cover looks great.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Detroit Muscle! Love it! :smile:
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    joecoulson wrote: »
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    Mine has the filter inside the bay, however it has a barrier with rubber lining which separates it. It them pulls air through the factory hole into the quarter panel area. Made the expected improvement with a side bonus is better mileage and improve throttle response. Mine is the K&N cold air kit. Pretty sure they make them for the Dodges.

    Hard to tell from the pic, I have a guess, but what vehicle is that? :smile:
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    I guess lots to gain on mine. These combined with the Magnaflow dual gave me 40 at wheels. 112a88befo9c.png
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Here’s a clue
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    I knew it! Looked like a GM Powertrain! :smile:
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    And sorry Steve, did not mean to hijack.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    joecoulson wrote: »
    And sorry Steve, did not mean to hijack.

    Oops! Same here Steve!
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,965
    New covers look great!
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,858
    I'd stay with the factory air cooler and save a bunch of money..overall Dodge did a good job tuning the hemi....mine takes in air from the front headlights..7dwsv9jtlax5.jpg
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    You guys are fine, post those pics!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Nice hellcat!
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  • Polkaudioforumname
    Polkaudioforumname Posts: 63
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Polkaudioforumname wrote: »
    Typical unless you're running the engine really hard with a lot of fast RPM changes. They're more suited to manual transmissions as well. They're also good after a couple of years for those that think the maintenance schedule is only a suggestion.

    My car is manual transmission, and I drive it super hard when I go canyon carving. Lots of 4-7k shifts and lots of time spent above 4k in general. I've had it for 10k miles and it's never caught anything according to it's dipstick. I'm just going to uninstall it and sell it I think.

    Steve: I saw that there's some intakes including one from Mopar available, but it looks like they just take air from the engine bay. Although there's one company that looks to offer a true CAI with a carbon fiber tube that looks pretty slick.

    I wouldn't normally considering canyon carving hard driving. It's pleasurable sport driving for most but seeing you have some track history I yield to your experience and opinion. FWIW, I think you'll do just fine pulling the can.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    edited October 2018
    My Bel-Air. 383 Stroker.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    WOW!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    Awesome, I wish they made them for the Durango. I hate the stupid engine cover. I took that smack off.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    steveinaz wrote: »
    WOW!

    Thanks Steve. And allowing others to share your thread! I've since added AC to the Bel Air, which forced a new accessory drive with serpentine belt.
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  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Finally got my Billet Tech catch can and modified 392 half engine covers installed:

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    That's one clean engine bay. How often do you drive it? How often do you detail it?
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Beautiful Verb
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