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10-03-2008, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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I'm wondering which intake and/or ram-scoopy-swoopy thing yields the most frontal airflow coming from the front of the car.
A likely winner would be one that steals air from blowing into the radiator (bad to a point) using a scoop that is plumbed to a high flow intake. That is, without engine compartment air entering. Dont think I've read about a set up like this though. If there is one, please chime in. Anyone have any suggestions?
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10-03-2008, 06:47 PM | #2 |
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Personally I have the aFe intake with the Swoop scoops and have been very pleased with the results.
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10-03-2008, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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I have the Ultimate Racing CAI intake that takes air from the brake duct down below. I removed the plastic piece that covers half the lower grill on the front left of the car and air just shoots straight to the filter.
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10-04-2008, 07:50 AM | #5 |
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That may work for this application!
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10-04-2008, 07:52 AM | #6 |
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This sounds good. I'd rather that air go to the intake than the brake, while not taking from the radiator. I'll look into it. Thanks.
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10-04-2008, 07:56 AM | #7 |
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How hard is it to remove? Looks like it could be a pain perhaps.
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With plate: Without plate: The plate removed: And a larger aFe filter with the UR CAI:
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10-04-2008, 10:34 AM | #9 |
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Looks great, any dynos pre,post install?
Also, do you think there's a chance of water getting into it.
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10-04-2008, 10:47 AM | #10 |
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Have not had time for dynos, closest one is about an hour away and I have a busy travel schedule
If you notice in the pic, the filter sits a little higher than the opening so I am not too worried about water. To hydrolock you would have to almost submerge the filter under water, and at that point you would have larger issues.......
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10-04-2008, 02:20 PM | #13 |
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OK, but I have not seen a dual cone intake that draws in cold air only; without engine bay heat. Is there one or a combination of parts to build this? It would be an ideal set up I think.
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10-06-2008, 12:41 AM | #15 |
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^^ but unfortunately many ppl can't believe that is true hunter hahaha. intake air temp don't matter for turbo cars. do 1000hp supras use cai? no cuz it's all about the bigger ic !!!!!! only naturally aspirated engines benefit from cai. oh yeah do 1000hp supras use a heat shield like afe? hahA no. they all use huge filters with larger surface area. bms dual cone ftw and price.
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10-06-2008, 05:38 AM | #16 |
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I had my TL CAI at similar location and when there was a big puddle on the road sometimes the intake sucks up the water and i been getting hot A/C air and some smoke unti the intake drys up. Might want to becarful about driving in storm condition rains.
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10-06-2008, 08:38 AM | #17 |
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Well, thanks for the advice guys. I agree with your rationale on this. The BMS dual cone intake is now in order. I guess Terry does have this stuff figured out.
How about that BMS Intercooler we are waiting for?
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10-06-2008, 08:43 AM | #18 |
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You can just make one yourself. Look at the DIY. I have 2 large K&N filters on mine, and I love it. Dual Cone FTW!
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10-06-2008, 09:34 AM | #19 |
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yes, it looks simple enough but I think for the price I'll just take Terry's solution... Another way to thank him for what he has given me with JB3...
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10-06-2008, 09:43 AM | #20 |
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The price of getting 2 SB or KN Filters like that and high-heat resistant couplers alone will cost u more than 3/4 the price of BMS...Terry's markup margin on his products are enough to justify buying his stuff and saves you the trip from finding/ordering these parts separately to fit perfectly...
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