Originally Posted by +fireamx
Just so my post isn't misunderstood, I was only pointing out why I left my hood scoop nonfunctional, because it's not "tall" enough to offer any "Ram AIR" capabilities. Something I've posted several times in the past, when challenged.
Like BrianBrave, after reading that article, the first image that popped into my head was all the Top Fuel Dragsters, with their forward facing scoops, and their butterflys wide open not enjoying any performance increase.
I do question how much actual "Ram" effect one gets from NeedsWings intake when the tubing makes a 90 degree bend directly in front of the radiator into a giant K&N airfilter, that's facing sideways.
I think the 1/2 second quicker 1/4 mile ET's (that are enjoyed by the NA Crossfires using the NeedsWings system) comes form the larger volume, and smoother flowing mass of cool air being introduced into the intake, rather than any actual "Ram" effect. But that's just my opinion.
I think its been pointed out repeatedly how restrictive the stock intake housing is on our cars, even the two "corrugated" tubes that lead up to the radiator core support disrupts the smooth flow of air causing turbulance.
The 1996 Viper came with this same type of corrugated style intake tubes, and it was rated at 450 HP. But when the GTSR appeared, the corrugated tubing was replaced with two smooth silcone tubes and the H.P. went up to 460, with no other modifications.
look at the grille,,, it is set up to let air in but not out,, there ia a presure build up behind the grille ,, most is forced through the radiator. and some is forced into the,needswings intake.
filters,,, look into a turbo intercooleror ,leave it open to the air,, or behind a grille?? Oh what about xray having his grille blown off at 100 mph the pressure behind it (bottom clips were not cliped) blew it out and away it went..if it didnot have pressure behind it then it should stay on like a sheet of paper over your grille when driving . jim