Interior/Exterior Hood Air Extractor Scoop
#226
So I believe that I understand the intent of this part, but has any testing been done that shows a real improvement over stock? I can't imagine putting a blade or plasma cutter on my hood until I was absolutely sure the modification did something really good.
Also, I've read this question but haven't seen a valid answer yet: What happens when water gets in? I drive my MINI EVERYWHERE...so it really is a matter of when...
Also, I've read this question but haven't seen a valid answer yet: What happens when water gets in? I drive my MINI EVERYWHERE...so it really is a matter of when...
#227
Water Management
Please refer to postings #19 and #158.
An Al2 divertor, similar to the divertor in #19, will be included to direct the air toward the AES. Water coming thru the front scoop should be atomized, to some extent, and directed with the air out of the hood. I ran my car thru some sereve rain, with a prototype divertor installed, the area (read plug boots) stayed clean, while a friends car showed dirt accumulation on the sparkplug boots. This same divertor will channel rain (or car wash) water away when the car is sitting still.
JS
An Al2 divertor, similar to the divertor in #19, will be included to direct the air toward the AES. Water coming thru the front scoop should be atomized, to some extent, and directed with the air out of the hood. I ran my car thru some sereve rain, with a prototype divertor installed, the area (read plug boots) stayed clean, while a friends car showed dirt accumulation on the sparkplug boots. This same divertor will channel rain (or car wash) water away when the car is sitting still.
JS
Last edited by JS; 09-07-2007 at 07:58 AM.
#228
#229
Please refer to postings #19 and #156.
An Al2 divertor, similar to the divertor in #19, will be included to direct the air toward the AES. Water coming thru the front scoop should be atomized, to some extent, and directed with the air out of the hood. I ran my car thru some sereve rain, with a prototype divertor installed, the area (read plug boots) stayed clean, while a friends car showed dirt accumulation on the sparkplug boots. This same divertor will channel rain (or car wash) water away when the car is sitting still.
JS
An Al2 divertor, similar to the divertor in #19, will be included to direct the air toward the AES. Water coming thru the front scoop should be atomized, to some extent, and directed with the air out of the hood. I ran my car thru some sereve rain, with a prototype divertor installed, the area (read plug boots) stayed clean, while a friends car showed dirt accumulation on the sparkplug boots. This same divertor will channel rain (or car wash) water away when the car is sitting still.
JS
Mind you there is alot of garbage on this thread that has nothing to do with the part, so it's kinda difficult to wade through it all, but I don't think I've found anything )prior to what you wrote) that addresses the issues of potential water damage testing, and performance testing.
I live in a hot area, so I'm interested if this thing could help me get better performace despite the heat.
#231
#236
I'm confused...I see the picture on post 19, but 156 doesn't talk about anything with the issue of water??
Mind you there is alot of garbage on this thread that has nothing to do with the part, so it's kinda difficult to wade through it all, but I don't think I've found anything )prior to what you wrote) that addresses the issues of potential water damage testing, and performance testing.
I live in a hot area, so I'm interested if this thing could help me get better performace despite the heat.
Mind you there is alot of garbage on this thread that has nothing to do with the part, so it's kinda difficult to wade through it all, but I don't think I've found anything )prior to what you wrote) that addresses the issues of potential water damage testing, and performance testing.
I live in a hot area, so I'm interested if this thing could help me get better performace despite the heat.
Water will be a non issue and wil be easier to understand once you see a shot of the underside. To put it as simply as i can the air coming in thru the front scoop is almost completely sealed until it exits . If you are in a rain storm the wet air will come in ,go thru the DFIC and pass into the exit scoop and out through the top. There is very little opertunity of water to escape. Now when the car is stationary the wate could pool in the bottom of the exit scoop but once you are moving it would be blown out. If it is still a issue a very simple drain hole could be put into it with perhaps a run off hose. The bottom line is that IF water is any kind of problem it wil be easy to remidy. In my case when i wash the car I lift the hood and just place a towel over the engine to soak up any direct water from the hose. Hope this helps a bit.
Randy
M7 Tuning
#239
#241
Just contact the manufacturer....they sell 'universal' kits which is just the wire and you could cut it to your needs
http://www.grillcraft.com/
#243
Almost impossible to make in fiberglass, so we decided against it early on.
Remember we are not expecting to sell a whole hell of lot of these so keeping production cost in check was certainly high on my list.
Some people has insinuated that we needed to add this scoop or some of the other options to make the DFIC work properly.....All I can say is poppycock!!
We are adding these products to make the DFIC all it can be and more showing that we are always thinking, never leaving enough alone and with that having a blast doing it......
Peter
M7 Tuning
562-608-8123
Remember we are not expecting to sell a whole hell of lot of these so keeping production cost in check was certainly high on my list.
Some people has insinuated that we needed to add this scoop or some of the other options to make the DFIC work properly.....All I can say is poppycock!!
We are adding these products to make the DFIC all it can be and more showing that we are always thinking, never leaving enough alone and with that having a blast doing it......
Peter
M7 Tuning
562-608-8123
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