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WolfPack -> Considering a completely new intake track (4/15/2008 6:44:45 PM)
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Here's the deal: I've always liked the hood scoop look, and I've seen a Blazer rolling around NCSU's campus that has the ram air hood like this:
[image]http://www.columbiapartsco.com/images/b-cart/4113200943_tn.jpg[/image]
They run upwards of $300, unpainted. So that's quite expensive for a strictly appearance item. So my question is...is there anyway to re-do the entire intake to make a true ram air style intake? If I'm going to spend 300 on a hood, I'd rather have it do something for me..
A few problems I've already thought of:
-With the shorter intake, the air could be much more turbulent...but if the hole under the scoop is at the back...it could stabilize somewhat?
-Relocating the MAF in such a short track and making it actually effective
-If this is the main intake...how would I keep debris and water out...I know WRXs have an air cleaner element in the scoop...but would this be effective?
-Can I even suck enough air through the hood to fuel the engine?
Thoughts anyone? Solutions? Feel free to shoot the idea down, but gimmie a reason why if it won't work [:)]
Also if the ram air idea won't work...is there any benefit to making it a true scoop just to help cool the engine compartment? Or would I need vents at the wiper cowl to get the hot air out as cool air comes in...
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