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If re-directing the airflow to the intake box, the air doesnt know its a "rpi scoop" or "diy $2" scoop, point is, air is now being more effectivly redirected, hence improving performance than before. Claims of different size scoops etc is BS in my opinon, as more air, the better is usually the concept. Hence what forced induction theoratically is, MORE AIR. There is no way it makes logical sense an diy scoop if whatever size etc can hinder performance, yes it may not be AS effective because of the certain angles and such, BUT that alone should decrease performance what so ever as I have been reading in a few threads. DYNO graphs etc done by certain companies... well, should say a lot since those companies are selling that specific product and dont want to say, oh lose business? Just for kicks and curiosity, a good friend just had a mustang dyno installed. I am going to run a few tests with and without the DIY scoop and see what happens.
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='820632' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:18 PM
I was pretty bored... then decided to make this... I'm going to paint it black tomorrow and clean it up a bit
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='820940' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:09 AM
yeah! his idea is much better and simple! Awesome mod! $2 vs $99.
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What about this? Fiddy cents and minimal cutting:
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Originally Posted by neoe60' post='821056' date='Mar 19 2009, 07:35 AM
What about this? Fiddy cents and minimal cutting:
http://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Blue-Scoo...s/dp/B001FO9024
http://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Blue-Scoo...s/dp/B001FO9024
$0.50! the cheapest mod in the world!!!
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='820961' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:16 AM
com'on mine look better then that tin thing he had made... anyway I'm giving it to my friend for his e60, I'm going to make another one and I'll post a DIY.
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='820965' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:37 AM
If re-directing the airflow to the intake box, the air doesnt know its a "rpi scoop" or "diy $2" scoop, point is, air is now being more effectivly redirected, hence improving performance than before. Claims of different size scoops etc is BS in my opinon, as more air, the better is usually the concept. Hence what forced induction theoratically is, MORE AIR. There is no way it makes logical sense an diy scoop if whatever size etc can hinder performance, yes it may not be AS effective because of the certain angles and such, BUT that alone should decrease performance what so ever as I have been reading in a few threads. DYNO graphs etc done by certain companies... well, should say a lot since those companies are selling that specific product and dont want to say, oh lose business? Just for kicks and curiosity, a good friend just had a mustang dyno installed. I am going to run a few tests with and without the DIY scoop and see what happens.
Yeah, please do it! and keep posting.
My h-scoop is just for fun and look with gains or not. I don't care.
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you guys kill me. lol
Its NOT just a scoop. Here are just SOME of our rejects. The scoop is designed with hours of dyno time (just ask the people who let us use their cars for testing).
Its NOT just a scoop. Here are just SOME of our rejects. The scoop is designed with hours of dyno time (just ask the people who let us use their cars for testing).
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Originally Posted by RPIpower' post='821179' date='Mar 19 2009, 11:36 AM
you guys kill me. lol
Its NOT just a scoop. Here are just SOME of our rejects. The scoop is designed with hours of dyno time (just ask the people who let us use their cars for testing).
Its NOT just a scoop. Here are just SOME of our rejects. The scoop is designed with hours of dyno time (just ask the people who let us use their cars for testing).
Oh! that is serious.. Well, you focus the HP GAINS. while these homemade ones are just for fun and look... gain or not.. Just ignore. I respect very much your R&D. please keep improving! If your scoop gains over +15 HP, I honestly will buy yours.