05-07-2012, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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Functional hood with Vararam?
Are there any hoods that will allow the Vararam intake to function better? Im not sure how any air flow from the hood would get pulled into the VR intake.. Or at this point would it all be just purely for cosmetics.. ?
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05-07-2012, 12:10 AM | #2 |
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The hood would be all cosmetics. The Vararam intake gets air from the front grille.
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05-07-2012, 12:11 AM | #3 |
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that's what I figured but I just wanted to check with others just to make sure...
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05-07-2012, 08:21 AM | #4 |
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Functional air scoops work on air flow. Several years ago, techs found out that an air scoop to be effective has to be mounted as far forward as possible because otherwise the air goes up and over not "in." Ideally then, a grill scoop would have better function than a hood scoop. Exactly what are you seeking from your Vararam?
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05-07-2012, 08:30 AM | #5 |
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Yes its true in that the Vararam air source comes from the grill. I've spoken to Eric at MPD1 about a hood that would be beneficial for a VR equipped car. Eric asked me about a month ago when could he sell me a hood and I stated if I got one I wanted it to be more than just cosmetic but functional for my intake. I explained how the VR gets its air feed from the grill but it would be nice if he had a hood design that allowed the air to come in from a hood scoop, then fed directly to the VR filter. Eric would have to work the magic in the feed not allowing water to come in as he does with all his other works but I think it would nice if there were a hood to allow for maximum air feed. I don't think it could/would hurt the system.
With the cost of hoods these days being in the neighborhood of $800 before paint, its got to have some purpose for my party.
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05-07-2012, 10:38 AM | #7 |
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I think a better option would be to fab something tht will open up that mailslot and try and get air through there into the intake. It will be cheaper then a new hood and collect more air for the vararam.
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In the meantime, I'm doing the mail slot SLP delete and if ever someone comes with a simple kit coversion, I'm on it.
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05-07-2012, 11:11 AM | #10 |
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I think maybe having a vented hood, heat extractor etc.. would allow more flow through the grill. Which in turn could allow more flow to the Vararam. Just a guess.
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I'd even go for a hood like the Leno hood that has the vents to allow the heat to get out. For $800 plus I want more than just good looks from a hood.
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