I agree that no real gain in pressure however here is the gains

Let's assume the factory airbox with its inlet behind the headlights draws in 70F air. A modified car with an exposed cone filter might breathe 110F warm air under the hood. Comparing the difference in air density with these two conditions reveals the warm air is 7.5% less dense than the cooler air and would consequently reduce engine power by a similar percentage - 158-hp vs 170-hp - a 12-hp reduction!

 

Ok...I understand now.

Yeah, I doubt very much that there is a paper filter you can get to fit into the Scotty intake.

I would think after washing - drying would take the most time. After its dry you should be able to oil it and you should be good to go in no time.

 

i still don't believe that an increase in air temperature is good for diesels..
years ago when my trailers were loaded heavier and they had less hp i thought they were a lot doggier in the hot days of summer.....
i yield to the pros on this stuff.
no arguement here......

 

I have read that inlet air temp of 70-90*f is best for economy.................I run a temp gauge reading from the air horn and I adjust my ram intake accordingly

 

I am by no means an expert, but I do recall from science class in HS that warmer air compresses differently than cold air, so common reasoning would say cooler air will have a differing effect on engine performance as compared to warmer air. And since warmer air is actually expanded apart more, density wise it should mean that it will take MORE warm air for the engine to use during combustion to achieve the same result as it would with cooler air.

 

Air/Fuel (A/F) Guage

If outside temperatures are low, your engine will run leaner than if the outside temperatures are high.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/perf/guages.html

 

yup Scotty is done he got out of the biz last year