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Doghouse · 04-01-2008, 08:38 PM

I think it is a set of CNC mandrel bent / cut aluminum ducting system that takes cool air from the p-side (and maybe the driver side as well) and which then connects into a "manifold' that clamps on to the front end of the stock a/a intercooler. It will utilize silicone hoses to adjust for the torque / engine / body movement issues. It'll bolt / click tie onto the cage components and not require any major modifications or work (i.e. no body removal issues)

If he's really on the ball he will have out flow ducting that attaches to the out flow side of the intercooler and directs the air flow out of the engine bay area. This will maximize the pressure drop and thus increase air flow.

He needs to test it in the desert SW because a) it's hot / warm there. and b) arguably there is an issue of engine over heating with the diverted air flow. Let's not forget the stock air flow dumps the air flow right above the engine thus creating a nice flow of air out of the engine compartment to help take engine heat out of the compartment.

Given the alternative solutions, if I did all the work needed to get the CNC drawing together, test fit some prototypes, and materials, I'd price it in the $1750 to $1950 price range to keep it below the 'holy grail' solution price of $2000, but still recoup the expenses / efforts involved. (Fair enough.)

Anybody else want to take the ball and run with it?????

We'll see what comes out, but currently I think the a/w intercooler solution is the most attractive. You get a system with higher capacity to cool on a hot day and at lower speeds. (There is a reason we all don't have air cooled engines...) You get a high efficiency radiator. I guess you'll increase (slightly) the air flow into / out of the engine bay via the roof scoop. The down sides are cost of materials and you have to remove the front clam. At least with the front clam off you can do other mods while you're there.

Which all reminds me...Hey Qball, any further word on the ProAlloy group buy??

04-01-2008, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doghouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 296	My best guess I think it is a set of CNC mandrel bent / cut aluminum ducting system that takes cool air from the p-side (and maybe the driver side as well) and which then connects into a "manifold' that clamps on to the front end of the stock a/a intercooler. It will utilize silicone hoses to adjust for the torque / engine / body movement issues. It'll bolt / click tie onto the cage components and not require any major modifications or work (i.e. no body removal issues) If he's really on the ball he will have out flow ducting that attaches to the out flow side of the intercooler and directs the air flow out of the engine bay area. This will maximize the pressure drop and thus increase air flow. He needs to test it in the desert SW because a) it's hot / warm there. and b) arguably there is an issue of engine over heating with the diverted air flow. Let's not forget the stock air flow dumps the air flow right above the engine thus creating a nice flow of air out of the engine compartment to help take engine heat out of the compartment. Given the alternative solutions, if I did all the work needed to get the CNC drawing together, test fit some prototypes, and materials, I'd price it in the $1750 to $1950 price range to keep it below the 'holy grail' solution price of $2000, but still recoup the expenses / efforts involved. (Fair enough.) Anybody else want to take the ball and run with it????? We'll see what comes out, but currently I think the a/w intercooler solution is the most attractive. You get a system with higher capacity to cool on a hot day and at lower speeds. (There is a reason we all don't have air cooled engines...) You get a high efficiency radiator. I guess you'll increase (slightly) the air flow into / out of the engine bay via the roof scoop. The down sides are cost of materials and you have to remove the front clam. At least with the front clam off you can do other mods while you're there. Which all reminds me...Hey Qball, any further word on the ProAlloy group buy?? __________________ From the Doghouse >>>>>>>>>> 2007 Exige S - Arctic Silver w/ Black racing stripes If you believe that you are on the road to heaven, you may really be on the road to hell. Last edited by Doghouse : 04-01-2008 at 08:45 PM.