V8S Intake Vents
Discussion
I do think they look great and tidy up the engine bay nicely.
However I don't think that intaking from inside the wheelarch is a good idea... Just think about what will be in there on wet country roads.
I would like to rid mine of those manky hoses too, but so far I can't see a workable alternative that's not intrusive - like louvres in the bonnet or wings.
I hope this works for you...
K
However I don't think that intaking from inside the wheelarch is a good idea... Just think about what will be in there on wet country roads.
I would like to rid mine of those manky hoses too, but so far I can't see a workable alternative that's not intrusive - like louvres in the bonnet or wings.
I hope this works for you...
K
They do look great what a good idea, one question though have you been out in the rain yet?
I'm just curious as where they are positioned (in the wheel arch) and with the pipe behind the vent lower, I would be worried that water could come in the car – just a thought before it’s too late.
I'm just curious as where they are positioned (in the wheel arch) and with the pipe behind the vent lower, I would be worried that water could come in the car – just a thought before it’s too late.
This was my version of what Joe has done with his vents... again they are Landrover parts, this time from an old Rangerover dash.
the duct on the wings have a foam filter to prevent the fresh flies from getting as far as my dash. Airflow is still OK and like Joe, I have removed that horrible trailing/snagging length of dirty flexible tube that we had previously. I'm pleased with the result.
K
the duct on the wings have a foam filter to prevent the fresh flies from getting as far as my dash. Airflow is still OK and like Joe, I have removed that horrible trailing/snagging length of dirty flexible tube that we had previously. I'm pleased with the result.
K
This reminds me of an idea I had whilst looking at my S3C engine bay the other day;
1) Forget the air vents - "no roof" is the best ventilation and the internal vents never connected properly any way.
2) Completely remove the vent pipes that come from the bonnet - Not only does this clean up the engine bay, but also saves weight (just)....and...
3) ...the holes that are left in the front of the bonnet allow better cooling in the engine bay, but also give a good route of cooler air to the airfilter to the engine (Instant power increase!)
Now someone tell me why this is not a win-win solution.
1) Forget the air vents - "no roof" is the best ventilation and the internal vents never connected properly any way.
2) Completely remove the vent pipes that come from the bonnet - Not only does this clean up the engine bay, but also saves weight (just)....and...
3) ...the holes that are left in the front of the bonnet allow better cooling in the engine bay, but also give a good route of cooler air to the airfilter to the engine (Instant power increase!)
Now someone tell me why this is not a win-win solution.
Sounds reasonable to me...
Engine cooling is not a problem on mine... I need duct tape on the grill to help the engine get up to temperature at most times of the year.
I had thought of terminating the nearside vent pipe at the coil to try to keep that cool.
IIRC at SCH Jens car had no vent pipes (and not much else either
)
K
Engine cooling is not a problem on mine... I need duct tape on the grill to help the engine get up to temperature at most times of the year.
I had thought of terminating the nearside vent pipe at the coil to try to keep that cool.
IIRC at SCH Jens car had no vent pipes (and not much else either
)K
What I did on my car was to remove the nearside vent hose (just fixed it to the top of the wheelarch liner) and when the bonnet is shut the original vent blows directly at the air filter, that combined with my cold air trunking idea http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
should give me at least 25bhp more
I have still got my offside vent hose in place and I think I am going to remove it and fix it to the top of the wheelarch liner like the other side.
Cheers.....Tony..
should give me at least 25bhp more
I have still got my offside vent hose in place and I think I am going to remove it and fix it to the top of the wheelarch liner like the other side.Cheers.....Tony..
ketvrin said:
This was my version of what Joe has done with his vents... again they are Landrover parts, this time from an old Rangerover dash.
the duct on the wings have a foam filter to prevent the fresh flies from getting as far as my dash. Airflow is still OK and like Joe, I have removed that horrible trailing/snagging length of dirty flexible tube that we had previously. I'm pleased with the result.
K
Kevthe duct on the wings have a foam filter to prevent the fresh flies from getting as far as my dash. Airflow is still OK and like Joe, I have removed that horrible trailing/snagging length of dirty flexible tube that we had previously. I'm pleased with the result.
K
Is that another new modification to the top of your plenum chamber
Cheers
Jaye
AutoAndy said:
This reminds me of an idea I had whilst looking at my S3C engine bay the other day;
1) Forget the air vents - "no roof" is the best ventilation and the internal vents never connected properly any way.
2) Completely remove the vent pipes that come from the bonnet - Not only does this clean up the engine bay, but also saves weight (just)....and...
3) ...the holes that are left in the front of the bonnet allow better cooling in the engine bay, but also give a good route of cooler air to the airfilter to the engine (Instant power increase!)
Now someone tell me why this is not a win-win solution.
...so today we fought the mighty anaconda...1) Forget the air vents - "no roof" is the best ventilation and the internal vents never connected properly any way.
2) Completely remove the vent pipes that come from the bonnet - Not only does this clean up the engine bay, but also saves weight (just)....and...
3) ...the holes that are left in the front of the bonnet allow better cooling in the engine bay, but also give a good route of cooler air to the airfilter to the engine (Instant power increase!)
Now someone tell me why this is not a win-win solution.
...and lived
- What a lot of rubbish for a bit of ventilation...and boy did that jubilee clip by the gearbox take some getting to. Now looking forward to testing the acceleration with the massively improved power to weight ratio! ..also stage one complete in the engine bay renovation...
Kitchski said:
I would have thought they'd have sucked air out of the cabin, rather than blown it in!
Sorry, just searching for something and spotted this!
I guess this is the benefit of the new PH search engine !) Sorry, just searching for something and spotted this!
Expect to see a lot more long-forgotten posts resurrected
..........but not much help in finding what you're looking for.
glenrobbo said:
I guess this is the benefit of the new PH search engine !)
Expect to see a lot more long-forgotten posts resurrected ......
....but not much help in finding what you're looking for.
Very true. I am like U2 in that respect. Expect to see a lot more long-forgotten posts resurrected
..........but not much help in finding what you're looking for.
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