Should I use my Turkey Pan?

[Tim7139]

Other than adjustment difficulty, limited access to the carb, any real world pros and cons here?
When I ascquired my car it came with a very nice pane that was not presently fitted. When built the motor sported a Holley and currently has a QF but thetre only appears to be a couple weeks if I fit it.
On the one hand, everthing is just fine so the"why screw with it" is being countered with the "I've got it so why not use it".
Any/all opinions are appreciated.

[patrickt]

If your car is running fine, and you are not overly enamored with the look of a TP, then you should leave it off.

[keezling]

I can only tell of my own experience. I built my own TP because I liked the look. What I didn't know and was made happy by being rewarded with a seat of the pants increase in engine power. This was verified at the drag strip by a .2 -.3 second drop in ET with no other changes. Also, my float bowl boiling fuel problem went away.. I credit the fresh air and blocking of just enough engine heat for the improvement. (460 ford) I'll take it!

[sea2jet]

The two piece turkey pan by mastertouch327.com is great. 5 screws and the top lifts from the base for easy tuning. Only took 5 days to get after ordering it. Nice price too.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by sea2jet

This two piece turkey pan by mastertouch327.com is great. 5 screws and the top lifts from the base for easy tuning. Only took 5 days to get after ordering it. Nice price too.

I had my removable TP custom fabbed by ERA, but I had a recent PM exchange with someone who was asking where you could find one now, and I couldn't remember. This is a timely post.

[Bernica]

I measured twice and drilled holes in the sides to be able to get to the the carb adjustment screws. Also, came up with the biggest air cleaner that would fit inside the TP (9" with an extreme top) using a custom base plate that I fabricate. Not meant to be an advertisement here, but my base plates and the whole air cleaner setup are available from Mickmate, including the trick Quik-latch push button hold-down.

Ok, that did sound like an ad. Sorry, honestly just wanted to pass on the info.

[Gaz64]

I'll be running a turkey pan soon, but I don't agree with the manufacturer's maths.

MASTERTOUCH327.COM

2" x 10" = 20 square inches. = .13888 square feet.

60 miles/hour = 1 mile per minute.

1 mile = 5280 feet

5280 x .13888 = 733.3 cubic feet per minute.

They claim 8000 cubic feet per minute.

That means somehow this scoop is supplying about 10 times the volume the engine needs.

You would need a scoop of 1.5 square feet to get 8000 cfm.

[Ron61]

I agree with Patrick's first post. If you like the car without the pan just keep it. To the drag racers that little bit of power increase is important. If you are just going to drive the car and cruise with it, you won't even notice any of that power increase.

Ron

[redmt]

"Ok, that did sound like an ad. Sorry, honestly just wanted to pass on the info."

Good thing that didn't sound like an ad because EVERYTHING I've gotten from him that he fabbed is crap. That is IF you even get it after paying for it.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by redmt

"Ok, that did sound like an ad. Sorry, honestly just wanted to pass on the info."

Good thing that didn't sound like an ad because EVERYTHING I've gotten from him that he fabbed is crap. That is IF you even get it after paying for it.

Ouch! Let me just say that I like to think I don't make crap. Several folks here have used the base plate and are completely happy with it. I only came up with it out of necessity and offered it up to other CC members who might see a benefit. Quite a big chip on that shoulder there my friend! That's entirely your issue and not mine!

This thread is about turkey pans. Just sayin'....

[redmt]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Ouch! Let me just say that I like to think I don't make crap. Several folks here have used the base plate and are completely happy with it. I only came up with it out of necessity and offered it up to other CC members who might see a benefit. Quite a big chip on that shoulder there my friend! That's entirely your issue and not mine!

This thread is about turkey pans. Just sayin'....

Bernica, sorry if you read that YOUR product is crap. I certainly apologize for the misunderstanding. It's the OTHER guy you mentioned that I meant to say makes CRAP. EVERYTHING I ever ordered that he made was junk. That's if I even got it. See, If somebody says what a great product(s) he sells are great , then I think I have the right to dispute that.

[Bobcat]

Just curious if anyone has any data/tests on airflow into the hood scoop . Reason for asking is I`ve been told by several people who have experience in that area that when you get above a certain speed that the air flow over the hood and the high pressure area in front of the windshield causes the air to stop flowing into the scoop .
Too cold here for me to run my own test with strings on the hood yet , but maybe someone else has ???
Yes , they look cool ... and I also have one in the garage , but hesitate to put it on just yet as I finally got my carb sorted out with its existing air flow system .
I don`t disagree with what Gaz64 or Mastertouch 327 say about airflow through a certain size opening , but would those figures still be valid on a hood scoop actually on a car with the windshield ... don`t know , just asking .

[Bernica]

I believe that there are many post about this subject and you might want to do a search. Lots of folks have done the "yarn testing" etc. As I recall, some folks actually found better air flow with a reverse or backwards scoop.

[DWRAT]

I say don't use the TP, to much of a pain to install.
Instead, send it to me and I will deal with the head aches.

[RET_COP]

They are ugly and unless you are looking for racing performance or you have heat issues with the carb, I would just leave it off so we can see that beautiful engine you have.

[sea2jet]

But unique to the original racing Cobra. If that's the look yor after and have a big block.