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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Need quick advice: which flows more air?

Which would flow more air into a carburated C4 corvette engine compartment?
1. Cowl induction with a hood scoop with the back open on it.
or
2. Ram air, with the front of a hood scoop cut out to flow air in like ram air?
I need to know tonight so any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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#2 is a airgrab'n force feed when ever in forward travel.


#1 relies on high pressure building up and rolling itself into the cowl. MPH is needed for this action to happen. #1 being open at the rear of a hood is also known to create underhood pressures that can cause your temp to run higher on the motor due to the fan having to deal with a force working againt it.

I'd go #2
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks Hot Rod Hawk. I am leaning toward the ram air with the front of the scoop inlet for air.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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forward facing scoop for function, rearward facing scoop for better looks on your car IMO. did that guy give you a refund or what john?
Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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C5west agreed to take back their crappy product. I'm going to install the Greenwood hood scoop which is perfect compared to the previous companies.
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