DIY Mod: "Cold Air Supply"
09-09-2009, 12:48 PM
#11
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It really doesn't matter if it gets plugged with snow in winter, you already have plenty of cold air available, and when the snow melts in there gravity will drain the water back outside. I wouldn't worry about the snow...
09-09-2009, 12:52 PM
#12
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check out http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/scat.php
They have flanges and ducting made for engine applications (aircraft)...
They have flanges and ducting made for engine applications (aircraft)...
09-09-2009, 12:57 PM
#13
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Vasman, I like where you are going with this. I like how it looks from the outside. But the inside could use some refinement.
I know you are focused on getting cold air "in" under the hood. You could also focus on getting hot air "out."
I was one of those uber-nerds that would put 80 fans on my computer to keep it cool when overclocking it.
You have a lot of fans pulling air in, but there was no where for the air to go once it got inside. So you had to add exhaust fans to pull air out and create a flow-path.
Maybe you could try something similar....maybe experiment cutting a vent in your plastic wheel well liner? Getting a hood with cool vents (i.e. saleen) or that concept hood from Cervinis.
I am just e-thinking outloud right now.
EDIT: I just re-read your post about not wanting to buy a new hood....sorry.
I know you are focused on getting cold air "in" under the hood. You could also focus on getting hot air "out."
I was one of those uber-nerds that would put 80 fans on my computer to keep it cool when overclocking it.
You have a lot of fans pulling air in, but there was no where for the air to go once it got inside. So you had to add exhaust fans to pull air out and create a flow-path.
Maybe you could try something similar....maybe experiment cutting a vent in your plastic wheel well liner? Getting a hood with cool vents (i.e. saleen) or that concept hood from Cervinis.
I am just e-thinking outloud right now.
EDIT: I just re-read your post about not wanting to buy a new hood....sorry.
09-09-2009, 01:22 PM
#14
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If I recall correctly, there was a problem with these because they were so low. People driving in snow wound up with the snow inside the snorkels. They were also prone to bumping into curbs if you pulled in perpendicular. In 1970 the air intakes were integrated into the top of the hood.
Probably true, the 1970-72 looked much cooler with the hood as well!
09-09-2009, 01:43 PM
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check out http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/scat.php
They have flanges and ducting made for engine applications (aircraft)...
They have flanges and ducting made for engine applications (aircraft)...
09-09-2009, 09:17 PM
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09-10-2009, 12:22 AM
#19
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Heh, I've had this same design in my head for a while now... just too lazy to implement. I was thinking about using silicone hose like this perhaps:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SA...E/?image=large
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SA...E/?image=large
09-10-2009, 12:31 AM
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I did something similar, only a little bit cleaner looking for a while for track use. I didn't really see any gain from it, although I have heard great stories for those who fully enclose the intake pipe so the only air being sucked in comes from the bumper...