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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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the cavity behind the grille is sealed and would probably be a high pressure zone. from doing a similar scoop molded into the grille on my Subaru, it didn't do much (certainly didn't hurt). Different cars, yes, but similar layout. Forced induction cars don't seem to benefit much from a 'ram air' setup...the compressor pulls more air than airflow 'pushes' at legal speeds
 

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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN
The opening you have circled is actually behind the hood and not the grille. A scoop for said opening would be ideal as the air would not have to "find" it's way there.
Exactly, there has been much in the past discussing getting "more air" to the CAI. For the record - first to raise this "new scoop idea" - so I should get the prototype and get to post a thread before M7 can make any official announcement - .
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PGT
the cavity behind the grille is sealed and would probably be a high pressure zone. from doing a similar scoop molded into the grille on my Subaru, it didn't do much (certainly didn't hurt). Different cars, yes, but similar layout. Forced induction cars don't seem to benefit much from a 'ram air' setup...the compressor pulls more air than airflow 'pushes' at legal speeds
Well now - it would depend on just HOW BIG you made the fricken scoop now wouldn't it ! Just funning w/ ya PGT.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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This is compatible with ic alta v2?

and

This is really so effective?

thanks....
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by GIOX
This is compatible with ic alta v2?

and

This is really so effective?

thanks....
did you read the thread?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Malcon
did you read the thread?
Not everyone has the time available to read through all 5 pages of babble.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SnYpR
Not everyone has the time available to read through all 5 pages of babble.



...and in English!

I read!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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I guess with all the A.D.D-ness on this forum it tends to wonder a little...
page one -how to install ligh bulb, Page 8 The Earth's rotation will eventually slowdown and the moon will crash into florida!

...or something like that
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SnYpR
Not everyone has the time available to read through all 5 pages of babble.
Agree, I got babbled out just a little way into page two and jumped to the end.............. Was there any consensus?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Malcon
did you read the thread?
Originally Posted by SnYpR
Not everyone has the time available to read through all 5 pages of babble.
Yep, most of that first exchange turned into a pissin match I would liked to see one of these in person actually installed on a car.
 
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