Corner Lamp Induction Mod

[1realsleeper]

I was playing in the garage today and wanted to better my air induction. I decided to keep the factory air box and get as much air to it as possible... so I did this.
Full corner view.

I simply cut a square on the outside and then cut the inside out to keep the "cone shape"


Here's a close up. I sealed the sides with silicone and sprayed the inside black. I'm hoping that the silicone will keep the moisture out... even though it's never outside lol.

I can really hear the Ole girl breathing from the hole and it definitely seems to line up to the intake well.

Thoughts?

 

[Power Surge]

Being on the side of the car like that, I would actually be concerned about the vacuum effect pulling air out of that hole, as opposed to it actually drawing air in. You might want to do some testing.

 

[1realsleeper]

Being on the side of the car like that, I would actually be concerned about the vacuum effect pulling air out of that hole, as opposed to it actually drawing air in. You might want to do some testing.

That's a very good point... I didn't think about that.

 

[1realsleeper]

The only thing that could be a saving grace, is that the opening is not flat on the side... it's more rounded. The inside is also shaped like a velocity stack.
That was my thought process when doing thiso.

The only way I can think to test it, is to tape it shut and make a drag pass. Then open it up and make another. Then compare times....

 

[luigisho]

What does better air induction mean to you? I think stuff already tried on many different vehicles shows true ram air setups only make a marginal difference at higher vehicle speeds.

 

[1realsleeper]

Well I'm looking for the freshest, coolest air to make sure the complete system is ready for nitrous.
I want good, properly pressured exhaust and the ability to induce lots of o2

 

[luigisho]

Ah extra modifications make this more sensible than just a standalone hole for induction. You doing a wet or dry kit? You have access to a 2nd vehicle?

 

[1realsleeper]

Ah extra modifications make this more sensible than just a standalone hole for induction. You doing a wet or dry kit? You have access to a 2nd vehicle?

I've had more experience with wet kits... but I see most prefer dry on this forum. I'm trying to do further research now.

Absolutely. This car is a weekend warrior/sleeper car. It will rarely be out honestly.

 

[Devin]

How're you going to keep rain out of the filter box?

edit: Just saw that you will be using this car for special excursions. That makes sense.

 

[luigisho]

I remember Jeremy Thomas back in the late 90's/early 00's had a similar side opening. Maybe even more so to the side of the car and affixed a small air scoop. Not sure how effective it was but maybe help capture air in vs vacuum. Anyone have a pic of jthomas68's old white SHO with the kooky scoop on the side?

 

[1realsleeper]

I remember Jeremy Thomas back in the late 90's/early 00's had a similar side opening. Maybe even more so to the side of the car and affixed a small air scoop. Not sure how effective it was but maybe help capture air in vs vacuum. Anyone have a pic of jthomas68's old white SHO with the kooky scoop on the side?

I was just spit balling a similar idea. I'd like to see his car.

I was thinking the slightest protrusion would cause enough turbulence to get rid of the vacuum. Like a single piece of metal at the back of the housing (by the door)

 

[1realsleeper]

Here's a pic from the front. It looks like it should catch some air... we shall see.