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foild 10-17-04 02:24 PM

best way to get cold air intake without headlight scoop
 
im going to be purchasing a k&N filter kit soon, and i would like to shield it from the hot engine air (obviously)
if i do this using the vinspeed box , whats the best way to get cold air into that box without using the headlight scoop.
??
thanks alot!
cam

KarmaWeasel 10-17-04 02:39 PM

You could always throw in some piping that goes down to the front air dam...

Kenteth 10-17-04 02:41 PM

check the archive and search the forum, theres been several good writeups on this


EDIT: And the stock air piping would work great btw

1RevvinFC3S 10-17-04 02:42 PM

^Easier said than done. The most effective way is to remove the winsheild sprayer bottle, make the hole about 3" in diameter, and use air from under the front of the car. I would, however, advise the vented headlight cover.

1987RX7guy 10-17-04 02:43 PM

a headlight cover doesn't give you cold air unless you have cut a lot of metal and made some ducts.

cwsttu 10-17-04 03:12 PM

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305195

check the sig too

BDoty311 10-17-04 03:23 PM

Step 1: Remove passenger side FTP lenses, then the driver side so you don't look dumb.
Step 2: Start cutting.;)

I also got some honeycomb grille off of a Grand Prix and cut it to fit on both sides. Looked really trick, very OEMesk. This was on my last car mind you.

RotaryWeaponSE7EN 10-17-04 03:32 PM


Originally Posted by BDoty311
Step 1: Remove passenger side FTP lenses, then the driver side so you don't look dumb.
Step 2: Start cutting.;)

I also got some honeycomb grille off of a Grand Prix and cut it to fit on both sides. Looked really trick, very OEMesk. This was on my last car mind you.

Brian that shit looked gay on the banana.

BDoty311 10-17-04 03:33 PM

Better than 2 obvious holes in your front bumper.

RotaryWeaponSE7EN 10-17-04 03:46 PM

No it looks fine w/o the ftp's.

trochoid 10-17-04 04:56 PM

I saw a car on the KC run last summer that had the eggcrate mod for the ftps, don't remember if it was the AE or not. I was suprised how clean it does look. Much better than having gaping holes in the front.

chumma7 10-17-04 05:13 PM

i uploaded pics of my cai setup at my vb garage. pm me if you have questions.
it works great. much more pull throughout the powerband.

chumma7 10-17-04 05:30 PM

or check this link:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...09#post3375409

RotaryWeaponSE7EN 10-17-04 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by trochoid
I saw a car on the KC run last summer that had the eggcrate mod for the ftps, don't remember if it was the AE or not. I was suprised how clean it does look. Much better than having gaping holes in the front.

No this was his banana mobile.


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