Interested in fabbing something myself to direct airflow from the scoop towards the back of the bay. It'll be minimum effects, but trying to alleviate every bit of heat I can with these hot summer days...

Would anyone be willing to share some photos of mounting points the ddm ris uses? Also maybe the width(or thickness if you will) of the space inside the scoop funnel? I'm not looking to copy it, but more feed some ideas into my head on how I can modify my ideas for mounting etc.

It may even help just having a flat piece over the top of the hood/under the scoop to keep the air through the scoop in the path towards the rear of the engine bay rather than stall into the ambient space under the engine.

Any help would be great! Thanks!!

 

I was going to do the same project you are about to start. I think it is very doable and would certainly be less expensive than the $480 I finally spent on the intake from DDM Works. I love the concept and the sound, fit ,finish, and over all quality of the system.
That said, clearence is the biggest issue and I was going to use a stock filter housing with the guts removet to allow for a tube or cone filter. You then receive the benifit of the stock air inlet and the air through the scoop.
IMO, you only receive the cool factor, and the sounds of the turbo. Maybe a little more umpf during acelaration. Good luck with your project and post pics when done.
Jon

 

Thanks for the response Jon! Yeah, I've thought of this prj in the past, but never really jumped into it. I got my RMW tune last May, and with how tame the tune was back then compared to now, it was OKAY in the summer. Now, running more boost, and with my scanguage to monitor my IAT's, I'm starting to see how scary the #'s are looking. The FMIC is on the way, and hopefully water meth soon as well, but just for a cheap functionality mod (hopefully), this was one idea I wanted to work out. I've always been a fan of keeping stock intake boxes on, because of the vacuum factor thats actually drawing air from the snorkel tube at the front of the car, but, I'll be honest, I love the sound from the diverter valve.

From what I've learned/know about fluid dynamics, this concept should function as intended. Could you PM me your email so I can ask a few questions? If not thats okay. I wanted some details on clearances in certain areas etc. Mounting it should be relatively easy. I need to choose material still, but may start with a template from lexan or plexiglass first. (~320*F+ melting point, hopefully will withstand temps above the turbo, may need to measure that). I'm not planning on making this a pressurized system, but slightly modifying my alta housing with my AEM dryflow filter now to redirect airflow/and heat. Thanks!