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Originally Posted by xziteme
To increase airflow to the intercooler and engine bay, I replaced my side grills with the extra-wide TWRD CF side scoops.
I also copied biodan's and Perry's idea ( HOW MANY BLOWN ALTERNATORS???) and routed a 3" diam air duct from the side scoop to the alternator. |
The big scoops are tempting. I have to wonder at what point increasing the scoop size loses more hp from drag than it gains from lower IC temp. I suppose in any event the lower intake temperature is a good idea for reliability.
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Francis
2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper
2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles...running again!
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