Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Franc, I hate to say it, but not a single vehicle you mentioned earlier, to my knowledge, has a CAI that gets air from the side vents. They are simply to let air escape, cool brake components (higher end), and many times, they are not functional at all.
After hearing the Chrysler project head for the XF speak at Woodward, he told us all about the aerodynamic testing the XF underwent. I have to believe that the grille is still the best place to draw air, especially if you open it up with mesh or the like. IMHO that open scoop of a grille is going to channel air into those filters better, especially at speed - I have to believe the engineers did something right here, just needed something a little less restrictive than stock tubing or materials, enter the traditional XF CAI.
If you are worried about cooling, I think you are going to need to trade in the XF
you know these Merc V6s are notorious for heat. Personally, I am not willing to spend thousands on cooling mods for my NA, when I can run it for 2 hours straight at the track in 95 degree heat and see little loss comparatively....
1) Heat really isn't a problem in the NA's. Except, it would appear, on my CAI application. I'll be happy to demo it for you at the Dragon.
2) I'm not going to argue the superiority of the MERC engineers. I mean, geez no body here ever has, right? Everyone has accepted their cars just as the are, right? No one makes improvements or mods, right?
3) Cold air intakes from the side are not uncommon and can be found on those manufactures"vehicles" Most of them have18 wheels.
4) I want to draw air from down low as I do now. And honestly, I may very well be currently in the best place to do it. But it has had consequences.
5) I do want to solve the heated CAI issue and a front scoop won't do that.
6) While I like the look of our "fake" vents, real ones would be cool. This, whether they actually create an improvement or not. As it is they are just cheap jewelry bling, ,,,,,,useless appendages anyway.
7) My stubborness with Dave has to do with his negativity on most any new idea presented here
8) In case you have not noticed, I truly like to be differ't.
In the end,the original poster here, CFForever, has an idea. He is willing to go the distance with his own resources. Your response to him was on the mark and respectful. But,,,,, Mostly he got razzed.
Not many companies out there are doing stuff for our Crossies. Seems to me, anyone willing to put in the time, effort and money to try something for our orphans ought to be encouraged.
Jus sayin'