Vertical Induction Air Box

[AKKen07]

I've seen how some have used the RV FAB kit, and seen how others have opted for horizontal induction. Both seem like worthy but very time and labor intensive projects. I would like to find a solution using the standard Bearhawk box on a vertical intake with minimal fabrication. Has anybody done this? I think I will try to call Bob to see if he has a simple way to get this job done as well - but I'd love to know y'all's thoughts.
Thanks!

[jaredyates]

If I were in the position to do it again, i'd still lean towards the FAB. I think all of the methods require some fabrication, but the FAB delivered a more durable end product.

[svyolo]

I bought a FAB, and like the few other things I bought from Vans, it is well sorted out. Used as intended, I like how it seals the lower cowl from external ram air. Too much ram air would, to my mind, decrease the delta P between the upper and lower cowl area.

[Bcone1381]

...... I would like to find a solution using the standard Bearhawk box on a vertical intake with minimal fabrication. Has anybody done this? I think I will try to call Bob to see if he has a simple way to get this job done as well - but I'd love to know y'all's thoughts.
Thanks!

I don't have what you ask for......someone who has "done this". But I hope to help the discussion along.

Clarify what you mean by "Standard Bearhawk Box.?" Are you asking about a typical "Carb Heat Box" style of air induction?

I've discussed Bob's Patrol intake with him at OSH in 2018. If I recall, He built his own intake box using minimal air filtration. I think his intake has less frontal area than some I see and therefore seems less drag to me.

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An option from Spruce, This filter is raised above the bottom of the box, rather than below it.

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If My imagination runs wild sometimes it usually does not turn out very well......A cobra head....could I use this and position an air intake in the nose bowl somehow?

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[AKKen07]

Thanks Brooks - I guess the carb heat style is what I’m thinking. Maybe that’s not a great idea for a fuel injected engine.

[Bcone1381]

I don't know why it would not be a good idea? The carb heat opening would be your alternate air intake, with a door and a lever to be actuated from an alternate air control cable.

[AKKen07]

Hmm - I'll have to see if the spruce box will fit.

[Bissetg]

I think it’s worth talking to Mark G about this subject. I just bought an Usher box from Spruce, I had to get it repaired before I fitted it.

[AKKen07]

Thanks - that looks like a good option.

[Mark Goldberg]

The Usher carb heat box is for 360 variants.. Mark