Need some opinions, for this.... Options

[toon1]

I am creating a mold for an air intake scoop that will mount on the B pilliar.

My intention is to keep things close as possible to the stock look. I also wanted something that I could remove if need be( that's why I decided not to go with fender scoops).

With this preliminary setup( pictured), I am not sure if it will scoop enough air. it stands off about 2" from the pilliar.

The other option is to make the outside somewhat round, similar to the top scoops of a Bugatti.

I'm also open to all other ideas.

Thank's, Keith

[toon1]

Another thought. Instead of bring the entire sail panel out, maybe making the duct convex kinda' like .... a Porsche Bedouin 996 Turbo (2003)
http://www.netcarshow.com/rinspeed/2003-po...ouin_996_turbo/

(IMG:http://img2.netcarshow.com/Rinspeed-Porsche_Bedouin_996_Turbo_2003_800x600_wallpaper_1b.jpg)

Looks wise ... hate it.

Functionality wise... I doubt that you will see any measureable difference in piping air that way. I'm no expert but I just don't see how it would.

I thought about Boxster fender scoops. But if i didn't like them they would be hard to remove and cover up.

With these, If I don't like them I will take them off.

Right now the engine has to pull air into the bay. It also has to fight for that same air with what the engie intake needs. The area behind the window is a low pressure area, there is nothing to force air in. the engine bay temps stay in the 140* range.

If air could be forced into the bay by the ducts it might be possible the lower the bay temps. or at the least supply the engine with a little more air than it normally sees.

I have seen race cars with ducts to the engine bay and Boxsters use them. It must have some validity.

I would probably only see a difference at higher speeds but that's what I am looking for.

I like the way the copper colored car has the ducts done. I thought of that also but didn't want to cut throught the sail panel.

I am going to Tape some flexable ducts to the sail panels tonight for my ride home to see if it helps.

I will have 2 points of data. the IAT on the MS system and a CHT gauge. we'll see what happens.

is there anyone who knows what CFM the engine cooling fan draws at, say, 3000rpm?